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Google Cloud Data Analytics Professional Certificate
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Google Cloud Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Launch your career in Cloud Data Analytics. Build in-demand skills and gain credentials to go from beginner to job-ready in 10 weeks or less. No degree or prior experience required.

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
2 months, 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Prepare for a degree
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.5

(137 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
2 months, 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Prepare for a degree

What you'll learn

  • Explore the benefits of data analytics in cloud computing

  • Describe key aspects of managing and storing data in Google Cloud.

  • Apply transformation strategies to data sets to solve business needs.

  • Develop skills in the five key stages of visualizing data in the cloud.

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Professional Certificate - 5 course series

Introduction to Data Analytics in Google Cloud

Course 115 hours4.6 (99 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Define data analytics as it applies to cloud computing.

  • Explain the benefits of cloud computing.

  • Identify common tools used by entry-level cloud data analysts.

  • Describe key roles that interact with data within an organization.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Google Cloud Platform
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Data Management
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Analytics
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Big Data
Category: Data Governance
Category: Data Processing
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Data Storage

Data Management and Storage in the Cloud

Course 224 hours4.0 (24 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Explain how data is defined and structured in BigQuery and Google Cloud Storage.

  • Identify the key components that make up a data lakehouse architecture.

  • Explain how partitioning can improve query performance and reduce costs.

  • Define key components of data governance.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Management
Category: Data Lakes
Category: Data Warehousing
Category: Google Cloud Platform
Category: Data Processing
Category: Data Governance
Category: Query Languages
Category: Big Data
Category: Database Management
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: NoSQL
Category: Data Architecture
Category: Metadata Management
Category: Data Access
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Star Schema

Data Transformation in the Cloud

Course 317 hours4.4 (18 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Describe the steps of the data journey and how they are used to drive data-driven decision making.

  • Recognize the role of data transformation in preparing data for analysis.

  • Describe the benefits and challenges of transforming data in the cloud.

  • Identify the key components of a data transformation plan.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Transformation
Category: Data Cleansing
Category: Data Pipelines
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: SQL
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Extract, Transform, Load
Category: Data Integration
Category: Data Processing
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Data Migration
Category: Data Quality
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Data Collection
Category: Data Governance

What you'll learn

  • Explore the importance of data visualization and storytelling in cloud data analysis.

  • Identify and translate stakeholder requests to create dashboards and reports via wireframes and design mockups.

  • Explain the role and advantages of cloud-native data visualization tools to access, explore, and analyze data.

  • Create a report and dashboard to foster collaboration and decision-making.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Dashboard
Category: Data Governance
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Data Access
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Data Visualization
Category: UI/UX Strategy
Category: Business Intelligence
Category: Business Analytics
Category: Data Modeling

Put It All Together: Prepare for a Cloud Data Analyst Job

Course 513 hours4.6 (23 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Assess feasibility of a business request and the ability to translate into actionable data analysis.

  • Identify appropriate data visualization techniques for different types of data and analysis goals.

  • Develop career resources for a role in cloud computing. Practice resume and interview techniques for a cloud data career.

  • NEW [optional] Generative AI for Cloud Data Analytics

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Ethics
Category: Google Cloud Platform
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Generative AI
Category: Cloud Computing

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Google Cloud Training
Google Cloud
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This Professional Certificate has ACE® recommendation. It is eligible for college credit at participating U.S. colleges and universities. Note: The decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution.

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