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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

IA

Oct 17, 2025

the labs were sufficients and well organised. The follow along labs prepare you for the pratice labs and allow you to grab more of the instructional videos when you review them. Thanks coursera

ME

Oct 10, 2024

This was a very useful course. I was pleasantly surprised by the type of content and the way it made me think. I am used to studying technical content, so this was a welcome change.

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By Shahbaz Q

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May 19, 2023

Excellent course for success in data career space

By ALVARO E B S

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Feb 14, 2026

Me gusta mucho escuchar a los expertos de Google

By Vidushi G

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Sep 22, 2025

I enjoyed the course and learning of Cassie mam.

By ANKAN D

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Oct 29, 2024

Good Course to get started with the Data World..

By Ijaz M

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Apr 25, 2023

Brilliant Overview Of Data Analytics Profession.

By LEONIDASKOUKOULIDIS

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May 7, 2025

Top-notch presentations and ancillary material.

By Marcel T

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Feb 9, 2024

Good course to take to improve your knowledge.

By Felipe H A

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Jan 2, 2024

gran curso introductorio que deja buen material

By COSC221103022 A S

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Oct 1, 2025

its such amazing facilities for undergraduates

By Franko

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Sep 1, 2025

It was exactly what i was looking for Good Job

By Mercypriya M

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Jan 9, 2025

It is well designed to understand the concepts

By Joaquin S

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Jul 30, 2024

Great introduction to data science soft skills

By Nursuryanti R

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Jan 27, 2024

good course for everyone learning new skillset

By PRACHI S

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Jul 12, 2023

the teacher and the materials were outstanding

By Abubakar K

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Oct 12, 2023

This course made me feel like a data manager.

By N’Zuzilubu Y

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Aug 7, 2023

THIS COURSE IS INCREDIBLE, CHANGED MY LIFE...

By zaki i

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Jul 25, 2023

easy to understand and so meaning full course

By nothing m

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Oct 12, 2025

Hey! ,Im Realy Happy With This First Course

By Wijesh K

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Jul 6, 2025

Good Learn about the basics of Data analysis

By Rimsha A

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Apr 24, 2024

This course is very helpful and informative.

By JAHNAVI R

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Jan 17, 2026

very useful and its easy and user friendly.

By Andrii G

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Mar 23, 2024

Clear and exciting start of Specialization.

By Diya s

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Aug 17, 2023

it is seriously founndation of data science

By Muhammad A

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Aug 14, 2025

Best Course. It was really helpful for me!