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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

RR

Aug 17, 2025

This Google FDS segment delivers solid tactics and sets expectations for the course student to enter a work environment with an established professional tone.

LS

Oct 15, 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.

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By Jose D Z G

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Oct 15, 2023

Very happy with this Course!

By Abhimanyu S

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Oct 10, 2023

Interesting course material.

By Manasseh O A

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Apr 21, 2023

This was really eye opening.

By Dilna K

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Feb 15, 2026

Amazing learning experience

By Ralph V

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Feb 14, 2025

Very helpful with my career

By Hassan A

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Jan 1, 2025

Its Amazing ! Go for it !!!

By Mehwish H

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Oct 16, 2024

The instructor is very good

By Wendy M D

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Aug 14, 2024

so informative and engaging

By Naaish A

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Mar 20, 2025

point to point information

By Fekih M

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Nov 9, 2023

Thank you for this course.

By Omair A

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Sep 16, 2023

Amazing stuff for learning

By Fazlous S

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Apr 29, 2023

This is an awesome course.

By Atish D

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Apr 24, 2023

Nice detailed introduction

By Unnati G

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Jan 7, 2025

Very informational course

By Imran K K

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Mar 1, 2025

An excellent kickstart !

By M. I

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Jan 29, 2025

best course and trainers

By AFFANDHI A

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Jan 25, 2025

Puas dengan pelatihannya

By Francisco M

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Apr 19, 2023

Useful and easy to learn

By Norge P P

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Jan 4, 2023

Very informative course.

By Ogaga A

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Sep 3, 2024

Great and easy to learn

By YERUVA S S H

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Jun 20, 2024

worth doing this course

By Abhinav S

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Sep 30, 2023

Something new to learn!

By Harish K

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May 5, 2023

Totally Fundamentals...

By José L N M

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Jan 17, 2025

Excelente introducción

By Victor M

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Jan 13, 2025

Unique and up-to-date.