Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

Instructor: Google Career Certificates

Beginner Level • 9 hours to complete • Flexible Schedule

What You'll Learn

  • Define and explain key concepts involved in data analytics including data, data analysis, and data ecosystems.
  • Conduct an analytical thinking self assessment giving specific examples of the application of analytical thinking.
  • Discuss the role of spreadsheets, query languages, and data visualization tools in data analytics.
  • Describe the role of a data analyst with specific reference to jobs.

Skills You'll Gain

Data Cleansing
Data Management
Data Visualization Software
Data analysis
Spreadsheet Software
SQL
Analytical Skills
Data Ethics
Google Sheets
Data Sharing
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Data Processing

Shareable Certificate

Earn a shareable certificate to add to your LinkedIn profile

Outcomes

  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate from Google

There are 4 modules in this course

Data helps us make decisions in both everyday life and in business. In this part of the course, you’ll learn how data analysts use a variety of tools and skills to inform those decisions. You’ll also get to know more about this course and the overall program expectations.

In this part of the course, you'll learn about the data life cycle and data analysis process. They are both relevant to your work in this program and on the job. You’ll also be introduced to applications that help guide data through the data analysis process.

Spreadsheets, query languages, and data visualization tools are all a big part of a data analyst’s job. In this part of the course, you’ll learn the basic concepts to use them for data analysis. You’ll also understand how they work through interesting examples.

In this part of the course, you’ll examine different types of businesses and the jobs and tasks that analysts do for them. You’ll also learn how a Google Data Analytics Certificate will help you meet many of the requirements for an analyst position with these organizations.