Google Data Analytics - Foundation: Data, Data, Everywhere
- Janne Lemettinen
- Nov 12, 2023
- 2 min read
Google Data Analytics Certificate review
This is a short review of the first course, which is called Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere. This certificate includes eight online courses.
If you are new to the data field and don't have much experience or understanding of how to start getting familiar with the data world, then this course provides a great introduction. If you have some experience and have worked with data, then this course may not be very informative.
The first course provides a great overview of what the Google Data Analytics certificate will include and the kind of skills you will learn. It also explains the most important tools and key skills for a Data Analyst. You will learn key concepts and get an introduction to Excel and even SQL. I think it's great that SQL is introduced early, and students will understand its role.
The instructor was very motivating, and the structure of this course was amazing, especially if you are starting to learn from scratch.
I believe the key skills you will learn from this course are:
Understanding the day-to-day work of a Data Analyst more precisely
Understanding the role of data
Developing analytical thinking
Understanding the basics and importance of data cleaning, data analysis, and data visualization
Introduction to Excel, SQL, and Tableau
Most importantly, this is a very motivating course for aspiring Data Analysts, and you should get a good start to your studies by completing the course. The course also reveals how Google will approach teaching on Coursera. Basically, every course will include videos, readings, and assignments. There is also the possibility to chat with other students.
This course will approximately take 21 hours and is highly recommended for people who are new to the data field. After the course, you should be very motivated to continue your journey. I personally also like Google's way of structuring courses, so I think you will be happy too if you decide to complete the entire certification, which includes eight courses.
-Janne
