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About the Course

This is the first of seven courses 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 seven 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.

RM

Sep 21, 2024

Good intro. Was able to move through quickly to suit my level of comfort with material. Was more about filling in some practical details for me, rather than introducing me to a 'whole new world'.

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By Dylan V d L D

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Mar 11, 2024

A well made foundational cource about the data career workflow. How a data project is carried out and other important skills needed in the workspace for a success in the project are discussed. With a focus on on interpersonal skills this cource also covers the data career market space & skills that would help standout more & land your first jobin the data field.

By Shivanshu K

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Jun 8, 2024

While the course builds a great foundation for anyone entering the data-career space, sometimes it goes a bit beyond the limit into the details that might not have been necessary to understand fully at the moment. Overall, it was a decent course and it surely helped me gain a little more interest in the data analytics.

By Diego R F

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Oct 3, 2023

It's really important to know how a data project is developed inside a company, the data stategy and more. Maybe you can make it more professional and maybe show real cases examples of the past or something like that. Showing how a project was developed from the begining it can be really insightful.

By Ravikanth D

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Nov 1, 2024

The material about PACE in module 5 does not align with the strategy document in the Course 1 project. For ex: the PACE strategy document exemplar in the project identifies some tasks that they belong to multiple stages, but the material does not make that immediately clear.

By DeepakPandidurai

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Jun 12, 2024

It was interesting to know the wide range of opportunities and the foundational skills required for each. The course is structured well and informative supporting material are provided. Excited to continue with the rest of the courses in this certificate programme

By Hyder H

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Oct 16, 2024

This course was quite helpful in understanding the diverse data professions their requirements and their work ethics this course majorly builds you up to learn about effective planning and achieving the first milestone in making our future project a success.

By fasih A

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May 7, 2024

I take one star because it have less vedios . but its very helpfull in pace strategy which give tool to plan my day and gain new skill daily and something meaning full from my day and not that much insights about data but its beginner level introduction

By Htay P

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Sep 16, 2024

it is supportive even for revisiting if you have learn data science in college. it really worth the time to take this course especially you are to face data science and statistics linked project. Thanks for the course provider.

By Shanthan K

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Aug 1, 2024

Much needed course for me, a person who is in middle of basic and advanced concepts of data science for overall quality of understanding how does the data is managed, organized, analysed in organizations was explained very well

By Elizanne L

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Jul 18, 2023

This was a really great course to get you in the right mindset to continue with the certificate. I have learned how to complete the appropriate documentation and how important communication is. I look forward to learning more!

By David I

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Feb 20, 2024

Very Good introduction to the world of Data Science, really liked the PACE workflow, but I would like more clearer examples since categorizing tasks is a little abstract, specially given the non-linear nature of the course

By Russell E B

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Jun 30, 2024

This is a pretty good course. The quizzes are a bit easy. And even though the Specialization has "Advanced" in title, it is not all that advanced. But I recommend it to get started.

By Fernando E M M

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Apr 21, 2023

Very exciting in terms of how a project is organized, how you have to follow certain structures that make your work easier when you are working in a group as a Data Scientist.

By Victor B

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Feb 5, 2024

If you are new to the industry and you are looking for a general knowledge this course will open up your horizon on getting to more about data science.

By MUWANGA R J S

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Apr 30, 2023

Good overview of things of the general methodology and softer aspects of data science that needs to be considered when interacting with data.

By Ibrahim E

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Oct 23, 2024

I can't give a perfect score because there are so many terms that I can't understand while it's good that now I know about the workflow.

By Chan

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Aug 18, 2023

Overall, this is a very good course but it would have been better if the reading materials are more succinct and straight to the point.

By Deleted A

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Oct 25, 2023

For someone who is learning a new career at this point in my life, the challenge is real but the pay off is well the reward.

By Siddhu N

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Jul 8, 2024

the end project could have been better and more interactive with a couple of videos included. but overall not a bad course.

By Patricio M

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Apr 24, 2023

A high level overview of the certificate path. Not many details on day-to-day tasks, but a more general survey.

By Max L

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Apr 13, 2023

It's a great course but kind pointless for advanced certificate, maybe works better for base certificate

By RANA K

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Aug 21, 2023

get to know about the world of data this course will give you the shareable knwledge on the data world

By Prathmesh D

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Aug 1, 2023

It was a great learning experience I think a bit of excel could have been taught in this course

By RM T

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Jun 9, 2024

Its Good for beginners. i learned multiple new things from this course. Regards: RM Tehseen

By AYOUB A

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Jun 6, 2023

it was really a good cours i found the basic of data analyst and i understand the mening