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About the Course

This is the first course 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

LS

Oct 16, 2025

I believe a focus on the planning phase should come after getting familiar with the technical parts, as I feel like that is context you are missing to fully understand how to plan a data project.

IA

Oct 17, 2025

the labs were sufficients and well organised. The follow along labs prepare you for the pratice labs and allow you to grab more of the instructional videos when you review them. Thanks coursera

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By Luis P

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Mar 8, 2025

Great Module 1! exciting to start Module 2

By Godwin B E

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Nov 23, 2024

I learnt a lot and it has helped my career

By Rabia A

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Jul 20, 2024

It's really great experience, very helpful

By Ali R R

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Oct 5, 2023

Greate Place for learning in-demand skills

By opop d

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May 20, 2023

wonderful course on basics of data science

By Muhammad A M

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Jul 16, 2024

Excellent support for foundation building

By CHONG L

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May 27, 2023

It's a nice intro course to data science.

By Camilo T

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Oct 8, 2024

Excelente curso. Muy completo. ¡Gracias!

By Queena .

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Oct 27, 2022

Loved it! Very informative and helpful.

By Wajahat A G

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Nov 5, 2024

excellent course for understanding data

By Clemens P

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Aug 30, 2023

clear and concise, applicable knowledge

By Aisha B

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Jan 7, 2025

Excellent Instructors guides very well

By Vladimiros K

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Sep 17, 2024

The best course available in Coursera!

By Hyder A

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Jun 19, 2023

A great course for data professionals.

By Saptarshi M

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Dec 30, 2024

Excellent Course. Highly recommended.

By Breyner G

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Jun 7, 2024

I learn a lot from this course!!!!!!!

By Bo J

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Apr 4, 2024

I like to give people 5-star reviews.

By Lethabo N

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Dec 11, 2025

Best Data Analyst course on Coursera

By Fred L

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Oct 24, 2023

Very clear and easy to follow format

By Maria C O I

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Aug 11, 2025

Good introduction and great teacher

By Attapong K

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Jan 21, 2025

establish foundation as course name

By Bukola O

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Aug 19, 2023

High-quality and pertinent content.

By Arthur L

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Jul 11, 2023

Lovely introduction to data science

By Keshor K

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Oct 15, 2025

this certicate name will be change