In this guided project, you will learn about working with Google's BigQuery which is allows easily work with and query massive datasets without worrying about time wasting or having the right infrastructure to analyze that data quickly. You will learn how to use big query to collect your data, query it with SQL and even do quick visualizations on it.
Working with BigQuery
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
4.3
(225 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 hour
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Write Queries to analyze big data
Visualize query results with data studio
save, create report and share your work
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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Project Overview - Working with BigQuery (5 min)
Navigation and Getting your data into BigQuery (7 min)
Running SQL Queries with BigQuery (7 min)
Visualizing Big Data with BigQuery (7 min)
Saving reports, sharing and wrap-up. (8 min)
Recommended experience
some SQL knowledge but not necessary to conclude the Guided Project
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How you'll learn
Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
Expert guidance
Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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MS
4
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2023
Needs to be updated as there are a lot of changes in the interface of BigQuery and LookerStudio
SS
5
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2022
I can say Google can do much better in explaining things in more clear doc format than video ones.. as poor people cannot understand this foreign slang.. however guide done great job..
GA
4
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2021
It was quick, short course for anyone looking to get a feel of how the platform looks and to perform some very basic operations on Google BigQuery. Overall a good course :) thank you!
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