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Analyze Data to Answer Questions
This is the fifth course in the Google Data Analytics Certificate. In this course, you’ll explore what it means to actually analyze your data. You’ll take what you’ve learned up to this point and apply it to make sense of the data you’ve collected. You’ll learn how to organize and format your data using spreadsheets and SQL to help you look at and think about your data in different ways. You’ll also find out how to perform complex calculations with your data to address business objectives. You’ll learn how to use formulas, functions, and SQL queries as you conduct your analysis. Current Google data analysts will continue to instruct and provide you with hands-on ways to accomplish common data analyst tasks with the best tools and resources.
Learners who complete this certificate program will be equipped to apply for introductory-level jobs as data analysts. No previous experience is necessary.
By the end of this course, learners will:
- Learn how to organize data for analysis.
- Understand the processes for formatting and adjusting data.
- Explore how to aggregate data in spreadsheets and by using SQL.
- Use formulas and functions in spreadsheets to make data calculations.
- Learn how to complete calculations using SQL queries.
Duration
6 Months
Institution
Google
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Google.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$361
Total Est. Investment
$361
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Analyze Data to Answer Questions program at Google are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.