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Data Analyst Learning Path

A Data Analyst gathers and analyzes data to identify trends and develops valuable insights to help solve problems and inform business decisions. They have skills in data cleansing, visualization, and analysis including an understanding of data ethics and tooling.

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A Data Analyst gathers and analyzes data to identify trends and develops valuable insights to help solve problems. This learning path guides you through a curated collection of on-demand courses, labs, and skill badges that provide you with real-world, hands-on experience using Google Cloud technologies essential to the Data Analyst role. Once you complete the path, check out our catalog for 700+ labs and courses to keep going on your professional journey.
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01 A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs
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access_time 45 minutes
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In this first hands-on lab you will access the Google Cloud console and use these basic Google Cloud features: Projects, Resources, IAM Users, Roles, Permissions, and APIs.

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02 Introduction to Data Analytics on Google Cloud
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access_time 3 hours
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In this beginner-level course, you will learn about the Data Analytics workflow on Google Cloud and the tools you can use to explore, analyze, and visualize data and share your findings with stakeholders. Using a case study along with hands-on...

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03 BigQuery for Data Analysts
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access_time 10 hours 30 minutes
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This course is designed for data analysts who want to learn about using BigQuery for their data analysis needs. Through a combination of videos, labs, and demos, we cover various topics that discuss how to ingest, transform, and query your...

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04 Prepare Data for Looker Dashboards and Reports
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access_time 4 hours 45 minutes
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Complete the introductory Prepare Data for Looker Dashboards and Reports skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: filtering, sorting, and pivoting data; merging results from different Looker Explores; and using functions and operators to build Looker dashboards and reports...

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05 Analyzing and Visualizing Data in Looker
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access_time 5 hours 45 minutes
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In this course, you learn how to do the kind of data exploration and analysis in Looker that would formerly be done primarily by SQL developers or analysts. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to leverage Looker's...

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06 Developing Data Models with LookML
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access_time 7 hours
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This course empowers you to develop scalable, performant LookML (Looker Modeling Language) models that provide your business users with the standardized, ready-to-use data that they need to answer their questions. Upon completing this course, you will be able to start...

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07 Derive Insights from BigQuery Data
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access_time 4 hours 45 minutes
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Complete the introductory Derive Insights from BigQuery Data skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: write SQL queries, query public tables, load sample data into BigQuery, troubleshoot common syntax errors with the query validator in BigQuery, and create reports...

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08 Create ML Models with BigQuery ML
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access_time 5 hours 30 minutes
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Complete the intermediate Create ML Models with BigQuery ML skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: creating and evaluating machine learning models with BigQuery ML to make data predictions. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by...

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09 Manage Data Models in Looker
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access_time 7 hours
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Complete the intermediate Manage Data Models in Looker skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: maintaining LookML project health; utilizing SQL runner for data validation; employing LookML best practices; optimizing queries and reports for performance; and implementing persistent derived...

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10 Applying Advanced LookML Concepts in Looker
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access_time 5 hours 15 minutes
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In this course, you will get hands-on experience applying advanced LookML concepts in Looker. You will learn how to use Liquid to customize and create dynamic dimensions and measures, create dynamic SQL derived tables and customized native derived tables, and...

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11 Boost Productivity with Gemini in BigQuery
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access_time 4 hours
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This course explores Gemini in BigQuery, a suite of AI-driven features to assist data-to-AI workflow. These features include data exploration and preparation, code generation and troubleshooting, and workflow discovery and visualization. Through conceptual explanations, a practical use case, and hands-on...

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12 Work with Gemini Models in BigQuery
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access_time 3 hours
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This course demonstrates how to use AI/ML models for generative AI tasks in BigQuery. Through a practical use case involving customer relationship management, you learn the workflow of solving a business problem with Gemini models. To facilitate comprehension, the course...

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