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Google Analytics Quick Start

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Google Analytics Quick Start

Madecraft

Instructor: Madecraft

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Set up Google Analytics 4 and implement custom event tracking using Google Tag Manager.

  • Navigate GA4's core reports to analyze traffic, engagement, and audience behavior.

  • Differentiate key metrics and structures between Universal Analytics and Google Analytics 4.

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May 2026

Assessments

4 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Google Analytics 4 represents a fundamental shift in how businesses track their website visitors, and knowing the "why" behind that shift changes how confidently you can use it. In this module, you'll build the foundational knowledge to navigate GA4 with clarity, from essential analytics vocabulary to the privacy-first data model that distinguishes GA4 from Universal Analytics.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

Your marketing data is only as good as the tracking behind it — and with the right approach, you can have GA4 collecting meaningful data faster than you might think. In this module, you'll set up GA4 using Google Tag Manager, implement the Google Tag for automatic analytics coverage, and build custom events that capture the specific actions that matter most to your business.

What's included

4 videos2 readings1 assignment

You've got data flowing into GA4 — now it's time to turn those numbers into decisions you can actually defend. In this module, you'll build practical fluency across every major report category, from acquisition and engagement through monetization, retention, and advertising attribution, and develop the skills to segment your audience with comparisons and audiences for drill-down analysis that drives real insight.

What's included

9 videos7 readings1 assignment

The skills you've built across this course — from configuring GA4 and creating custom events to navigating its full suite of reports — are ready to put to work. In this conclusion, you'll consolidate your capabilities with a final assessment and leave with a curated set of resources to keep your GA4 knowledge current as the platform evolves.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

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