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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

SO

Nov 6, 2023

I love the course very much, it provides everything needed to get started with a data science project and proper communication with both the data teams and stakeholders.

ME

Oct 9, 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 Yamkelani I

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Oct 23, 2025

the course was informative and eye opening on the careers of data analyst professionals

By John B S

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Jan 13, 2025

Balance between reading & video materials. Great practical insights from other experts.

By Mohammed A

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Jan 28, 2024

Great and well-structured course. I learned a lot and am grateful to possess new skills

By GERARD C C B

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Jan 23, 2024

Made me understand the basics of Data Science properly. Thank you, Google and Coursera!

By Fatima F

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Aug 21, 2025

This course is very helpful in making the strong foundation of Data Analytics skills.

By Conni B

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Mar 10, 2025

Nice review of what was accomplished in the First Google Data Analysis Certification!

By Jan A P

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Aug 23, 2023

Very Insightful and Informative! This gave me a good perspective on my future career!

By Rohit J

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Oct 7, 2025

Very detailed, conceptual and insightful course. Glad to have enrolled and completed

By Manikandan K

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Jul 12, 2023

The best data analytics course, well structured course with end portfolio project.

By Kenneth E P

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May 8, 2023

Great that the end of the course is a project that can be add into our porfolios.

By Ertugrul G

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Jul 16, 2024

I would recommend this to everyone regardless of your gender, age, or ethnicity.

By Fokoueng W R G

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Nov 10, 2023

I really enjoyed this course. It will be very helpful for me to level up. Thanks

By Aryo S

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Aug 24, 2023

Its good knowledge, the information the prosses can be applied in several field.

By Jens J

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Jan 20, 2026

Se hace una introducción extensa y practica de fundamentos de ciencia de datos.

By Juan P B

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Mar 9, 2025

Estoy aprendiendo mucho, agradezco el alto nivel y la traduccion de los mismos.

By Zacharia M

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Nov 17, 2023

This is a carefully designed course that gives a solid Data Science foundation.

By Kashif

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Aug 11, 2025

great course to learn and very helpful and good teaching techniques were used.

By JAYSON V R

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May 26, 2025

Im excited to proceed to the next chapter of this course, Thank you very much!

By Isam S

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Apr 20, 2025

This course provided a solid introduction to the fundamentals of data science.

By Sebastián P

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Jun 4, 2025

Amplio mi conocimiento en la gestión y planificación de proyectos, gracias!!!

By Mussawar A

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Jan 4, 2026

Amazing explanatory videos, detailed notes, and well-structured assessments.

By Nelson L

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Jun 25, 2024

Concepts such as PACE, RACI and communication arevery well elaborated here.

By Muhammad R A

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Mar 6, 2026

Very good for those who want to learn how to translate data into insights.

By Davinder K

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Dec 5, 2025

Gained enormous knowledge and this course helped me in enhancing my skills

By Ramesh K

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Jun 27, 2023

Great way to know the concepts and enhance your knowledge of Data Science.