Google Analytics 4 is the measurement engine behind nearly every modern marketing decision — and knowing how to set it up, read its reports, and act on what it tells you is one of the highest-leverage skills you can develop as a marketer or business owner. Without confidence in GA4, you're guessing about what's working; with it, every campaign and content decision is grounded in real data.

Google Analytics Quick Start
Ends soon! Save on skills that make you shine with 40% off 3 months of Coursera Plus. Save now

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.
Details to know

Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Recently updated!
May 2026
Taught in English
91%
of learners achieved a positive career outcome
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."

Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."

Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."

Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
¹ Some assignments in this course are AI-graded. For these assignments, your data will be used in accordance with Coursera's Privacy Notice.





