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Analyze and Optimize User Retention

Unlock the power of cohort analysis to transform raw user data into actionable retention insights that drive business growth. This course empowers data professionals to systematically segment users by acquisition channels, calculate meaningful retention metrics, and diagnose the true drivers behind user churn patterns. This Short Course was created to help data analysts accomplish strategic user retention optimization through advanced cohort analysis techniques. By completing this course, you'll be able to confidently build Looker explores that reveal sticky user segments, overlay retention curves with business events to identify seasonal patterns, and distinguish between temporary user fatigue and long-term engagement decline. These skills enable you to provide data-driven recommendations that directly impact product-market fit and marketing spend optimization. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Apply cohort analysis to calculate user retention segmented by acquisition channel Analyze retention curves to distinguish between user fatigue and seasonal effects This course is unique because it combines hands-on technical implementation in Looker with strategic business analysis, enabling you to bridge the gap between data extraction and actionable business insights. To be successful in this course, you should have a background in data analysis fundamentals and basic familiarity with business intelligence tools.
Duration 3 Months
Institution Coursera
Format Online

Eligibility Criteria

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Academic Foundation

A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Coursera.

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Language Proficiency

English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.

Detailed Fees Breakdown

Base Tuition Fee $154
Total Est. Investment $154

Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.

Academic Trajectory

Program Outcome

Graduates of the Analyze and Optimize User Retention program at Coursera are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.

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