Google Data Analytics - Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions
- Janne Lemettinen
- Dec 9, 2023
- 2 min read
Google Data Analytics Certificate
Review of the Second Course: Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions
This course highlights the crucial skill of asking insightful questions to guide data-driven decision-making. I think the key skills that participants can acquire:
Understanding the Significance of Relevant Questions for Stakeholders: Emphasis on the importance of asking the right questions tailored to stakeholders' needs.
Appreciation of Stakeholder Importance and Effective Communication: Recognition of the role of stakeholders and the significance of clear communication in the data analytics process.
Basic Spreadsheet Formulas and Data Entry: Fundamental skills in spreadsheet formulas, data entry, and organization techniques.
Development of Analytical Thinking: Fostering analytical thinking to enhance problem-solving abilities.
The course begins by emphasizing the importance of asking questions and understanding stakeholder needs. It provides a deeper understanding of the Data Analyst role, highlighting the extensive collaboration and communication involved with various stakeholders.
The concept of SMART questions is introduced as a valuable tool for crafting effective questions. Problem-solving and asking the right questions are essential skills for any data professional, particularly new Data Analysts. Mastering this aspect can significantly make your work easier.
One module dedicates itself to data-driven decision-making, exploring various data types and effective data presentation methods. While this module serves as an introductory segment, it lays the groundwork for future, more advanced topics.
What I like about this course, is its early emphasis on communication and asking the right questions. These are fundamental elements of every Data Analyst job. When you can understand your stakeholders needs effectively, you can do your job better and bring key insight and value for any business or problem.
This course will approximately take 21 hours and is highly recommended for people who are new to the data field and if you don´t have a lot of experience from communication or understanding business related questions this course will be very useful.
-Janne