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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

NM

Feb 24, 2024

I have really got a fine refresher through this course. One of the basic idea of preparing PACE strategy document and understanding on RACI matrix was new for me. I recommend this course to every one.

AB

Feb 6, 2025

Best course to kick start your career as a data analyst or other job role related to data, AI and ML. Well taught and best suited for startees and beginners.

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By Kenneth B

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Mar 6, 2024

I found this to be uninteresting. This is a recruitment course for Google.

By Iván G D T

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Apr 19, 2025

I learnt about on the previous Data analysis certificate, very redundant.

By Felix G

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Jan 23, 2025

Very boring - very long - a lot of fluff, not much substance!

By Alex J

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Apr 18, 2024

I think a lot of this is un needed and can be skipped

By Thasarathi N

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Feb 7, 2025

not bad one but there is no technical support for ds

By Priyamjeet M

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Jan 30, 2026

verification process is inefficient and tedious

By Govind G

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Sep 15, 2023

too basic in the name of advanced

By Ufair S

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Aug 3, 2025

Too much theory in the Module

By Jyothi T

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Oct 25, 2025

i did not get my certificate

By Igor P

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Jul 20, 2025

Absolute disaster.

By Ebrahim G A

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Jul 14, 2025

Time wasting

By Carlos A

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Apr 29, 2025

too basic

By Rohit

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Oct 3, 2025

trash