Course Overview
This course is an introduction to data analytics on Google Cloud. It is designed for learners who have no prior experience with data analytics or Google Cloud. The course covers the basics of data analysis, including collection, storage, exploration, visualization, and sharing. It also introduces learners to Google Cloud's data analytics tools and services. Through video lectures, demos, quizzes, and hands-on labs, the course demonstrates how to go from raw data to impactful visualizations and dashboards.
Who should attend
Data analysts
Prerequisites
- Basic familiarity with SQL
- Basic understanding of data concepts such as data types (relational, non-relational) and storage (data lakes, data warehouses)
Course Objectives
- Describe the data analytics workflow on Google Cloud and summarize the different types of analytics.
- Identify Google Cloud data analytics products and describe how each is used to work with data.
- Describe data sources, data structures, and data storage options in Google Cloud.
- Use BigQuery, Looker, and Looker Studio to answer data questions and influence business decisions.