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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

SS

Apr 23, 2023

This is a very good refresher + new course material for someone who has already completed the Google Data Science course. Looking forward to the next course

ZH

Mar 22, 2026

This course made me feel much more confident about starting my journey in data. The lessons were well-structured, easy to follow, and highly informative for beginners

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By Andrii G

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Mar 22, 2024

Clear and exciting start of Specialization.

By Diya s

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Aug 16, 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!

By Luis P

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Mar 7, 2025

Great Module 1! exciting to start Module 2

By Godwin B E

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Nov 23, 2024

I learnt a lot and it has helped my career

By Rabia A

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Jul 20, 2024

It's really great experience, very helpful

By Ali R R

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Oct 5, 2023

Greate Place for learning in-demand skills

By opop d

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May 20, 2023

wonderful course on basics of data science

By Muhammad A M

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Jul 16, 2024

Excellent support for foundation building

By CHONG L

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May 26, 2023

It's a nice intro course to data science.

By Camilo T

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Oct 8, 2024

Excelente curso. Muy completo. ¡Gracias!

By Queena .

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Oct 26, 2022

Loved it! Very informative and helpful.

By Wajahat A G

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Nov 5, 2024

excellent course for understanding data

By Clemens P

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Aug 30, 2023

clear and concise, applicable knowledge

By Aisha B

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Jan 7, 2025

Excellent Instructors guides very well

By Vladimiros K

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Sep 16, 2024

The best course available in Coursera!

By Hyder A

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Jun 19, 2023

A great course for data professionals.

By Saptarshi M

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Dec 30, 2024

Excellent Course. Highly recommended.

By Breyner G

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Jun 7, 2024

I learn a lot from this course!!!!!!!

By Bo J

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Apr 4, 2024

I like to give people 5-star reviews.

By Lethabo N

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Dec 10, 2025

Best Data Analyst course on Coursera

By Fred L

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Oct 24, 2023

Very clear and easy to follow format

By Maria C O I

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Aug 10, 2025

Good introduction and great teacher