The Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate is a beginner-level, eight-course series designed to develop practical, job-relevant data-analytics skills through flexible self-paced study.

What the programme develops

• Understanding of the practices and processes used by junior and associate data analysts.
• Data cleaning, organisation, analysis and calculations using common analytical tools.
• Data visualisation and presentation of findings through dashboards and presentations.
• Data validation, data literacy, data ethics and stakeholder communication.

Tools and methods

The programme includes spreadsheets, SQL and Tableau, together with R, R Markdown and ggplot2. It also develops skills in data cleansing, sampling, interactive data visualisation and communication of analytical results.

Delivery

The certificate is designed for learners without a required degree or prior professional experience and can be completed at the learner's own pace.