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About the Course

This is the first of eight courses in the Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate, which will help develop the skills needed to apply for more advanced data professional roles, such as an entry-level data scientist or advanced-level data analyst. Data professionals analyze data to help businesses make better decisions. To do this, they use powerful techniques like data storytelling, statistics, and machine learning. In this course, you’ll begin your learning journey by exploring the role of data professionals in the workplace. You’ll also learn about the project workflow PACE (Plan, Analyze, Construct, Execute) and how it can help you organize data projects. Google employees who currently work in the field will guide you through this course by providing hands-on activities that simulate relevant tasks, sharing examples from their day-to-day work, and helping you enhance your data analytics skills to prepare for your career. Learners who complete the eight courses in this program will have the skills needed to apply for data science and advanced data analytics jobs. This certificate assumes prior knowledge of foundational analytical principles, skills, and tools covered in the Google Data Analytics Certificate. By the end of this course, you will: -Describe the functions of data analytics and data science within an organization -Identify tools used by data professionals -Explore the value of data-based roles in organizations -Investigate career opportunities for a data professional -Explain a data project workflow -Develop effective communication skills...

Top reviews

NM

Feb 24, 2024

I have really got a fine refresher through this course. One of the basic idea of preparing PACE strategy document and understanding on RACI matrix was new for me. I recommend this course to every one.

A

Jul 8, 2023

A good introduction to data science and the job of data analyst. The course provides useful documents that will be good templates in a professional setting.

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By Imran A

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May 10, 2023

It is an amazingly nice course.

By Ajit S S

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Oct 14, 2025

Very good learning experience.

By majid j

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Oct 11, 2025

Excellent Course for learning.

By Dr. Z O

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May 2, 2025

excellent course and I like it

By Kunal s

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Nov 25, 2024

Good it improve my Knowledge..

By Varaidzo C M

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Oct 28, 2024

Excellent content and delivery

By DEEPAK B A

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Oct 8, 2023

amazing course and instructors

By Nayan D

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Jul 7, 2023

excellent introductory course

By Educational W

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Oct 30, 2025

This course is just awesome.

By Zeeshan S

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Nov 6, 2024

Best Course I have ever had.

By Muhammad F

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Aug 4, 2024

very helpful and good course

By Tilim M

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Jun 20, 2024

This Course very insightful.

By palmer j

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Apr 11, 2024

very resourceful and helpful

By Jose D Z G

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Oct 15, 2023

Very happy with this Course!

By Abhimanyu S

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Oct 10, 2023

Interesting course material.

By Manasseh O A

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Apr 21, 2023

This was really eye opening.

By Ralph V

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Feb 14, 2025

Very helpful with my career

By Hassan A

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Jan 1, 2025

Its Amazing ! Go for it !!!

By Mehwish H

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Oct 16, 2024

The instructor is very good

By Wendy M D

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Aug 14, 2024

so informative and engaging

By Naaish A

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Mar 20, 2025

point to point information

By Fekih M

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Nov 9, 2023

Thank you for this course.

By Omair A

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Sep 16, 2023

Amazing stuff for learning

By Fazlous S

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Apr 29, 2023

This is an awesome course.

By Atish D

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Apr 24, 2023

Nice detailed introduction