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About the Course

This is the third course in the Google Data Analytics Certificate. As you continue to build on your understanding of the topics from the first two courses, you’ll be introduced to new topics that will help you gain practical data analytics skills. You’ll learn how to use tools like spreadsheets and SQL to extract and make use of the right data for your objectives, and how to organize and protect your data. Current Google data analysts will continue to instruct and provide you with hands-on ways to accomplish common data analyst tasks with the best tools and resources. 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, learners will: - Find out how analysts decide what data to collect for analysis. - Learn about structured and unstructured data, data types, and data formats. - Discover how to identify different types of bias in data to help ensure data credibility. - Explore how analysts use spreadsheets and SQL within databases and data sets. - Examine open data and the relationship between, and importance of, data ethics and data privacy. - Gain an understanding of how to access databases and extract, filter, and sort the data they contain. - Learn best practices for organizing data and keeping it secure....

Top reviews

DD

Jul 4, 2021

Thank you for the course! It's a nice introduction to SQL and Google Big Query as well as the concepts of data privacy and security. The course also offers some great tips for professional networking.

RA

Aug 10, 2022

The lessons were easy to follow through and the explanantions were easy to understand. The hands-on practices also helped improve hands-on skills with the data analysis tools introduced in this course

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By Gustav G

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Nov 15, 2023

Great coverage of data basics. I have some university level training and this course was concise and covered the most important data analysis topics.

By Tega G

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Aug 14, 2023

Exposed me to new idea and topics i didnt know I had a shallow grasp on.

From bias to data privacy and security, It was an amazing experience overall.

By Fungai C

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Oct 2, 2022

As a computer science graduate, i did not really understand sql even though i had used it. This course helped me grasp the major concepts. thank you.

By Abdelaziz Z

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Jun 6, 2022

the lessons were very interesting. I learned a lot, thank you for enriching my knowledge and guiding me throughout this training, Thank you very much.

By Peter K O

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Jan 20, 2022

The best Data Analysis course that i've come across. The self paced learning with the discussion forums contributes much experience for establishment.

By Ahmad M

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Dec 10, 2021

No Technicalities. However, it provides many blind areas you may not notice in this field such as data integrtiy, how to get data and data organizing.

By Obakeng D O

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Oct 31, 2021

I'm so impressed by how Google packaged the course content, and Hellie is an awesome instructor. Well done once again Google ,this is exceptional !!!

By Nwamaka C

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Jul 10, 2023

This is the first time i got to experience an online lecture and this course has done great by preparing me for what lies ahead in my field of study.

By Tilahun W M

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Jan 2, 2023

Excellent, as it provided me a general overview of data preparation and organization, and hands-on skills to make data ready for further processing.

By Suzanne

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Oct 1, 2022

All of the Google Coursera courses have been fantastic. The combination of several types of learning activities ensures the informaiton will stick.

By Muhammad A

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Aug 4, 2022

Implementation and the real fun began from this course. Enjoyed every moment of it. This course is getting more and more exciting!

Thank you Google <3

By Meet V

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Jul 29, 2022

Now I am excited and I got skills and mentor of Data Engineering. Thanks you so much for good choice for Google Data Analytics Certification Course.

By Nasim K

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Apr 26, 2022

Great online Learning with google. I'm thrilled, Excited!!!!. Alredy completed first three courses of Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate.

By Carolyn K

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Dec 23, 2021

I felt this course was very informative and well thought out. I was able to follow along easily and felt I learned a great deal from it. Thank you!

By Venus B

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Jul 28, 2021

Great course! The student gets to practice what he's learning. Provides great sources, leads, and networks to build one's career as a data analyst.

By SAMWEL K M

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Mar 24, 2023

The course is perfectly organized for self-paced learning and with sufficient additional resources to ensure that the learner gets the best content.

By Wajid A

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Sep 12, 2024

Prepare data for exploration, is such a wonderful piece of reading, everything explained in comprehensive and well mannered way. Highly recommended

By Alele E

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Dec 14, 2022

The course is concise and precise , in very simple and easy to assimilate language. I would recommend it to anyone interested in data analytics!!!

By NIKEN W

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Feb 15, 2022

I started to feel the required data analyst skills and the whole process of data analytics become more clearer! I am thrilling for the next course!

By Iván A A

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Nov 25, 2021

Really good course. It doesn't explain only the technical stuff but also the things that you need in real life to grow in your professional career.

By Reuben D

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Oct 7, 2021

This course is amazing! I can now confidently write a query using SQL, I can now sort and filter data from database using both spreadsheet and SQL.

By Sergio R

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Aug 16, 2021

Great course, simple concept well explained.

Right now this MOOC impulse me to learn more about excel and SQL.

It is key concept in this course.

By Md. H

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Jun 20, 2021

This course gives me a new experience in learning more about data. The way it is designed and the activity test method was great to reflect myself.

By ARCHANA D S

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Nov 6, 2024

Thanks for my mentor halley for spending your valuable timing to teach us and helping me us getting into data analyst field in preparation process

By Alexis L K

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Sep 12, 2023

The speed picked up and did not feel as repetitive as the first two parts of the course. This one finally began diving into more hands-on aspects.