Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
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Week
1
5 hours to complete
Introducing data analytics
Data helps us make decisions in everyday life and in business. In this first part of the course,
you’ll learn how data analysts use data analytics and the tools of their trade to inform those
decisions. You’ll also discover more about this course and the overall program expectations.
7 videos (Total 34 min), 13 readings, 4 quizzes
7 videos
Welcome to the Google Data Analytics Certificate9m
Introduction to the course4m
Data analytics in everyday life4m
Cassie: Dimensions of data analytics4m
What is the data ecosystem? 4m
How data informs better decisions4m
What to expect moving forward1m
13 readings
Program description and course syllabus10m
Learning Log: Think about data in daily life20m
Helpful resources to get started 10m
Deciding if you should take the speed track10m
Optional: Your diagnostic quiz score and what it means10m
Case Study: New data perspectives10m
Learning Log: Consider how data analysts approach tasks20m
Data and gut instinct10m
Origins of the data analysis process10m
Program surveys10m
Discussion forums10m
Get to know your classmates10m
Glossary: Terms and definitions 5m
4 practice exercises
Optional: Familiar with data analytics? Take our diagnostic quiz32m
Test your knowledge on the data ecosystem8m
Test your knowledge on proper use of the discussion forum6m
*Weekly challenge 1*40m
Week
2
3 hours to complete
All about analytical thinking
Data analysts balance many different roles in their work. In this part of the course, you’ll learn
about some of these roles and the key skills used by analysts. You’ll also explore analytical
thinking and how it relates to data-driven decision-making.
6 videos (Total 27 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes
6 videos
Discovering data skill sets46s
Key data analyst skills6m
All about thinking analytically 5m
Exploring core analytical skills4m
Using data to drive successful outcomes 4m
Real-world data magic5m
3 readings
Learning Log: Explore data from your daily life20m
Learning Log: Reflect on your skills and expectations20m
Glossary: Terms and definitions5m
4 practice exercises
Get a read on your analytical skills10m
Test your knowledge on analytical thinking8m
Test your knowledge on outcomes6m
*Weekly challenge 2* 40m
Week
3
4 hours to complete
The wonderful world of data
Data has its own life cycle, and the work of data analysts often intersects with that cycle. In this
part of the course, you’ll learn how the data life cycle and data analysts' work both relate to your
progress through this program. You’ll also be introduced to applications used in the data analysis
process.
5 videos (Total 26 min), 6 readings, 6 quizzes
5 videos
Learning about data phases and tools2m
Stages of the data life cycle4m
Six phases of data analysis6m
Molly: Example of the data process6m
Exploring data analyst tools6m
6 readings
Variations of the data life cycle10m
The data analysis process and this program10m
Learning Log: Organize your data in a table20m
Key data analyst tools10m
Choosing the right tool for the job10m
Glossary: Terms and definitions5m
6 practice exercises
Self-Reflection: Collecting data20m
Test your knowledge on the data life cycle10m
Test your knowledge on the data analysis process10m
Self-Reflection: Reviewing past concepts20m
Test your knowledge on the data analysis toolbox10m
*Weekly challenge 3*40m
Week
4
4 hours to complete
Set up your toolbox
As you're learning, spreadsheets, query languages, and data visualization tools are all a big part
of a data analyst’s job. In this part of the course, you’ll learn more about the basic concepts
involved and explore some examples of how these tools work.
6 videos (Total 24 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes
6 videos
The ins and outs of core data tools2m
Columns and rows and cells, oh my!8m
SQL in action3m
Angie: Everyday struggles when learning new skills1m
Becoming a data viz whiz5m
Lilah: The power of a visualization2m
5 readings
More spreadsheet resources10m
SQL Guide: Getting started10m
Endless SQL possibilities10m
Planning a data visualization10m
Glossary: Terms and definitions5m
5 practice exercises
Hands-On Activity: Generating a chart from a spreadsheet1h
Test your knowledge on spreadsheet basics6m
Test your knowledge on SQL8m
Test your knowledge on visualizing data6m
*Weekly challenge 4*40m
Week
4 hours to complete
Endless career possibilities
Businesses of all kinds value the work done by data analysts. In this part of the course, you’ll
find out about these businesses and the specific jobs and tasks that analysts perform for them.
You’ll also learn how your data analyst certificate will help you meet many of the requirements
for a position with these businesses.
12 videos (Total 37 min), 6 readings, 5 quizzes
12 videos
Let's get down to business49s
The job of a data analyst4m
Joey: Path to becoming a data analyst2m
Tony: Supporting careers in data analytics2m
The power of data in business4m
Rachel: Data detectives2m
Understanding data and fairness5m
Alex: Fair and ethical data decisions3m
Data analysts in different industries5m
Samah: Interview best practices2m
Weekly wrap-up25s
Congrats! Course wrap-up 3m
6 readings
Learning Log: Reflect on the data analysis process20m
Data analyst roles and job descriptions10m
Beyond the Numbers: A Data Analyst Journey10m
Glossary: Terms and definitions5m
Test-taking strategies10m
Coming up next...
5 practice exercises
Self-Reflection: Business use of data20m
Self-Reflection: Business cases20m
Test your knowledge on making fair business decisions8m
*Weekly challenge 5*40m
*Course challenge*50m