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About the Course

This is the second course in the Google Data Analytics Certificate. You’ll build on your understanding of the topics that were introduced in the first course of this certificate program. The material will help you learn how to ask effective questions, make data-driven decisions, and meet stakeholders’ needs. Current Google data analysts will instruct and provide you with hands-on ways to accomplish common data analytics tasks. Learners who complete this certificate program will be equipped to apply for introductory-level jobs as data analysts. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will: - Learn about effective questioning techniques that can help guide analysis. - Gain an understanding of data-driven decision-making and how data analysts present findings. - Explore a variety of real-world business scenarios as an example of questioning and decision-making. - Discover how and why spreadsheets are an important tool for data analysts. - Examine the key ideas associated with structured thinking and how they can help analysts better understand problems and develop solutions. - Learn strategies for managing the expectations of stakeholders while establishing clear communication with a data analytics team to achieve business objectives....

Top reviews

SO

May 30, 2022

The Skill of asking the right questions is usually very underrated and many people just overlook it. That's why I'm appreciative of google for teaching this core skill and making it super interesting.

DD

May 12, 2024

Everything was perfect but some questions on the practice and graded quizzes were tricky. The answers conflicted from the point of view side so it might need a better explanation for the right answer.

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By Moses W

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May 27, 2023

In a world where data is playing a vital role in every business, asking questions that leads to actionable insights is an underrated skill. For those of us looking to sharpen this particular skill, this is probably one of the best courses you'll find out there. I highly recommend it.

By Abinash R

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Jul 2, 2024

I love the way google and its instructors organize content for learning. It teaches complicated stuff in simple manner. In this course, i have learnt about how structured thinking is used to ask right questions and the various tools/templates to do so. Thank you Google & Coursera.

By Edmund B H

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Jun 23, 2021

The course presenter Ximena was articulate. Her voice was just the right pace, not too fast not too slow. The content of the course is very useful especially the preparation around stakeholders, arranging meetings with stakeholders and determining secondary and primary stakeholders.

By Heather F

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Aug 1, 2022

I skipped ahead and only took the weekly challenges and end-of-course challenge since I scored high on the diagnostic test. But based on the questions within the weekly challenges, it seemed this course was great for learners who have minimal experience in the corporate workforce.

By Marcus A

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Jun 12, 2023

This is a good course I am really happy because have gain lots of knowledge of how to ask effective questions to before you start to work on any project. I have also learn more about structured thinking. This course is best. Ximena is also good and makes everything understandable.

By Ana W

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May 24, 2023

Communication is always the top priority topic in all Google courses. Providing examples and scenarios of communication in this course greatly helps in understanding "how to communicate." I am very grateful for the instructional materials provided by the Google professional team.

By ALBERT K M

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May 9, 2021

What is the criteria does one follow in asking questions. As for me I always get problem when am writing a question in the toolbox it always indicate in another language which I can't event know it so am asking the way through it or what can I done because am using a mobile phone

By Sodiq L

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Jun 17, 2024

This is a great course for anyone seeking pathways into Data Analysis/ Analyst, the instructor and details in the course are well explained. A video go guide you, assignment, class quizzes and finally grade to guide when you finish the course. Will definitely recommend it other

By Fiona L

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Aug 6, 2023

The practice of Scope of Work help mark the boundaries of the data analysis project and define what constitutes inside and outside of the project, which brings and aligns stakeholders involved on the same page and serves as a reference point if disagreement rises. Very helpful.

By Promise A

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Aug 26, 2022

Ximena is an excellent coach. I enjoyed every of the video sessions. Now I'm better equipped with skills such as spreadsheet functions and formulas, structured thinking, best practices for conflict resolution, Data analysis process and how to draft an appropriate scope of work.

By Franziska

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Oct 8, 2021

alle Kurse die hier auf einander aufbauen sind super, auch wenn man in gewissen Feldern schon Erfahrungen hat ist der Kurs eine super Auffrischung. Jede einzelne Sequenz ist kurz und pregnant aufgebaut, so dass man selbst wenn man wenig Zeit hat, jederzeit Fortschritte erzielt

By Kurniawan A R

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Oct 27, 2023

These courses have been very beneficial. I've gained valuable insights into how to formulate effective questions. I plan to apply these skills in my own personal project. I want to express my gratitude to Google, Ximena, Coursera, and everyone who contributed to this program.

By Angel 7

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Jan 27, 2023

This course gave me alot of insight and knowlegde oh how to ask questions on a particular project.

I noted that one has to understand the context so that he/she can ask the right questions.

Its very informative and give one the needed foundation as a beginner in data analytics.

By Ibiyemi I

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Jun 16, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed this course, and learned a lot, as well. Ximena's delivery of the video lessons was great. It was very easy to follow her, and you could see that she loves her work. The readings added great value, too. I can't wait to see what the next course holds!

By YACOB G

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Dec 20, 2023

The courses are well-structured, incorporating entry-level and fundamental concepts, complemented by real-world examples. Despite having considerable experience and knowledge in data analytics, I found the course to be refreshing, providing insights across various sectors.

By VTP P

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Dec 30, 2023

Thanks for the content and effort made by Google to show us the path to becoming a data analyst. Highly appreciated the way the lecturer conducted the course. Attractive and insightful content, made me to study without any hesitation and helped me to improve my knowledge.

By JASON P V

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Jun 2, 2021

Yeah Good course. I admit everything that was thought was new to me. Nice to learn new things. Its pretty fast, needs a lot of self practice as you go especially the google sheets part. Self exploration is also needed but they give you the tools to do it. Good Job Google!

By gulshan i

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Nov 12, 2022

The training made it simple to comprehend complex ideas. It's astonishing how quickly the strangest ideas could be applied to the real world. Each lesson pushed me to keep studying and finish the course before I even realised it. The lecturers are doing an excellent job.

By Ablic T

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Jul 16, 2022

I found this course to be very theory intensive, however how it was presented and broken down into collective, and constructive structure was a great help. Also the setting of the assessments, and practical activities made it easier to retain the necessary information.

By Buffy

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Aug 7, 2022

There was a wealth of information to learn in Course 2 but it was all worth it. From learning SMART questions, to learning how to create a Scope of Work and who your primary and secondary stakeholders are to how to respond conflict. I thoroughly enjoyed this Course!!

By Anita T

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Apr 18, 2021

The course provides context and practical situations on how to approach questions and decisions. They address dealing with stakeholders, limitations, conflict and communication. Perspectives from analysts from different teams are invaluable, especially for beginners.

By Irina G

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Jun 3, 2022

It was great and very helpful, however I think some of the videos and lectures were quite repetitive. Some lectures talked about the same things talked on a video. Also, some examples for some of the concepts coudl be helpful, for example how a SOW should looklike.

By Chidi N

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Nov 17, 2023

What I appreciate most about the course is that it is interactive. Every session and module of the course contain real-life experience that makes me feel like I am working on a real case as a Data Analyst. The course in general is well structured and informative.

By Lezlie H

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Sep 19, 2022

I can't begin to articulate my feelings to describe how much I have learned from this course. I'm so thankful for this provision from Google. I can't imaging learning Data Analytics from any other company than Google - these foremost leader in data. Thank you!

By Brown s

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Sep 5, 2022

from the beginning of the course to the end was so exciting,i havent been this excited to finish a course,i was always looking forward to each topic and also the assignments and quiz.it always made me pay attention to each topic so as to remember what was taught.