Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

Module 1: Introducing data analytics and analytical thinking

Welcome to the Google Data Analytics Certificate

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Introduction to the course

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Data analytics in everyday life

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Cassie: Dimensions of data analytics

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What is the data ecosystem?

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How data informs better decisions

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Discover data skill sets

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Key data analyst skills

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All about thinking analytically

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Explore core analytical skills

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Data drives successful outcomes

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Witness data magic

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What to expect moving forward

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13 readings

Program description and course 1 overview: Set your expectations

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Helpful resources and tips

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Evaluate your current data analytics skills

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Share and connect in the discussion forums

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Program surveys

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New data perspectives

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How data analysts approach tasks

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Origins of the data analysis process

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Data and gut instinct

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Use data analytics skills in a business scenario

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Use the five whys for root cause analysis

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Glossary terms from module 1

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Assessment-taking strategies

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4 quizzes

2 discussion prompts

4 plugins

Module 2: The wonderful world of data

8 readings

5 quizzes

2 assignments

1 discussion prompt

1 plugin

Module 3: Set up your data analytics toolbox

7 readings

4 quizzes

2 discussion prompts

Module 4: Become a fair and impactful data professional

Let’s get down to business

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The job of a data analyst

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Joey: Path to becoming a data analyst

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Tony: Supporting careers in data analytics

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The power of data in business

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Rachel: Data detectives

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Understand data and fairness

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Alex: Fair and ethical data decisions

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Data analysts in different industries

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Samah: Interview best practices

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Congratulations! Course wrap-up

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6 readings

4 quizzes

1 discussion prompt

1 plugin

Course Content

Module 1: Introducing data analytics and analytical thinking

Welcome to the Google Data Analytics Certificate

Introduction to the course

Data analytics in everyday life

Cassie: Dimensions of data analytics

What is the data ecosystem?

How data informs better decisions

Discover data skill sets

Key data analyst skills

All about thinking analytically

Explore core analytical skills

Data drives successful outcomes

Witness data magic

What to expect moving forward

13 readings

Program description and course 1 overview: Set your expectations

Helpful resources and tips

Evaluate your current data analytics skills

Share and connect in the discussion forums

Program surveys

New data perspectives

How data analysts approach tasks

Origins of the data analysis process

Data and gut instinct

Use data analytics skills in a business scenario

Use the five whys for root cause analysis

Glossary terms from module 1

Assessment-taking strategies

4 quizzes

Module 1 challenge

Test your knowledge on the data ecosystem

Test your knowledge on data analyst skills

Test your knowledge on analytical thinking and outcomes

2 discussion prompts

Meet and Greet

More about you

4 plugins

Your Google Data Analytics Certificate roadmap

Commit to completing the program

Google Data Analytics Certificate participant entry survey

Practice data analyst skills

Module 2: The wonderful world of data

Learn about data phases and tools

Stages of the data life cycle

The phases of data analysis and this program

Molly: Example of the data analysis process

Explore data analyst tools

8 readings

Variations of the data life cycle

More on the phases of data analysis and this program

Key data analyst tools

Choose the right tool for the job

New Reading

5 quizzes

Module 2 challenge

Test your knowledge on the data life cycle

Test your knowledge on the data analysis process

Self-Reflection: Review past concepts

Test your knowledge on the data analysis toolbox

2 assignments

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1 discussion prompt

Consider importance

1 plugin

Phases of data analysis

Module 3: Set up your data analytics toolbox

The ins and outs of core data tools

Make spreadsheets your friend

SQL in action

Angie: Everyday struggles when learning new skills

Become a data viz whiz

Lilah: The power of a visualization

7 readings

Step-by-Step: Make spreadsheets your friend

More spreadsheet resources

Step-by-Step: SQL in action

SQL guide: Getting started

Endless SQL possibilities