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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 25, 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.

JA

Jul 16, 2023

interesting course outline and assessments given. and i also commend our various course instructors throughout our learning process for thei words of encouragement. thanks.

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By RM T

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Jun 9, 2024

Its Good for beginners. i learned multiple new things from this course. Regards: RM Tehseen

By AYOUB A

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Jun 7, 2023

it was really a good cours i found the basic of data analyst and i understand the mening

By Arpit J

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Apr 10, 2023

Good intro. A bit too long and too much of the same thing being explained multiple times.

By Chinarat L

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Oct 3, 2025

Good detail to Develop the project and many choice of presentation to show the project

By Jaco v H

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Mar 28, 2024

Enjoyed the pace model. Feel that the assignments could be explained better.

By Jonathan m

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Dec 6, 2024

Nice and friendly material. But I would prefer more videos on the course.

By waiz s

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Nov 18, 2023

This material is very useful to start process to being data analytics.

By Hozefa A

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Aug 8, 2024

Text is too small and difficult to read video needs 1080P option too!

By Francesco E R

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Feb 4, 2025

Good overview about the Data Science world and how to move into it

By Joshua D

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Apr 21, 2024

A little basic for an advanced course, but good warm up.

By Aishwarya R

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Feb 22, 2024

It was easy and understandable, good course to start it

By Costine H

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May 12, 2023

quite basic if u are in the industry.. can skim through

By Yousef O

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Sep 22, 2025

It's great to learn about framework for data projects

By Boggarht A

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Apr 19, 2023

it was nice broadened my views of data science.

By Tera

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Jun 27, 2025

Good course to start my data science position.

By Zain U A

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Sep 10, 2024

Data analytics is quiet interseting course

By david e

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Aug 17, 2023

This course was very thorough and detailed.

By Glenn C T

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Jul 25, 2023

Some of the lessons are quite redundant.

By DEBASISH B

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May 3, 2023

A good introduction to Data Science .

By Tsz S C

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Nov 5, 2024

Improvement on interactive aspect

By Hector I H C

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Jan 22, 2025

Es muy bueno y esta muy completo

By Khem W

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Nov 13, 2023

nice basic framework to follow

By Mahboob A

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Sep 27, 2025

very good Professional course

By Jain D D

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Oct 9, 2024

Its a Good course to be done.

By MUHAMMAD H K

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Apr 6, 2025

Great course for analysts...