Certificate Description
Data is a group of facts that can take many different forms such as numbers, pictures, words, videos, observations, and more. We use and create data every day. Data analytics is the collection, transformation, and organization of these facts to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision-making.
In this program, you’ll be introduced to the world of data analytics through hands-on curriculum developed by Google. You'll develop in-demand data analytics skills using spreadsheets, SQL, Tableau, R, and more. This will help equip you with the skills you need to apply for entry-level data analyst roles.
Key Benefits
- 100% Online Self-Paced Certificate Program
- Developed by Google
- Learn entry-level job skills for a job in the field of data analytics
- No prior experience required
- Stackable for academic credit towards a degree
Learning Modules Include
- Unit 1: Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
- Unit 2: Asking Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions
- Unit 3: Preparing Data for Exploration
- Unit 4: Processing Data from Dirty to Clean
- Unit 5: Analyze Data to Answer Questions
- Unit 6: Sharing Data Through the Art of Visualization
- Unit 7: Data Analysis with R Programming
- Unit 8: Data Analytics Capstone Project: Complete a Case Study
Certificate Learning Outcomes
- Identify data types and structures
- Use data to solve problems
- Understand how to analyze data
- Formulate data storytelling with visualizations
- Apply R programming to supercharge your analysis
Prior Learning Credit
The Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate serves as a valuable credential that complements your educational path, offering the potential to earn academic credits for prior learning that can be applied to a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs at National University. Below is a list of degrees that are eligible for academic credit transfer:
Requirements to Enroll
All learners are eligible to enroll in the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate. There are no admissions requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED.
Estimated Time to Completion
The Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate can be completed in 3 months working approximately 15.5 hours per week, or in 6 months working 7.5 hours per week.
Access Time
Learners will have access to their certificate learning modules for up to 12 months from the date of their enrollment.
CEUs
CEUs - 18.6 National University Continuing Education Units
Certificate of Completion
Learners will be awarded a National University Workforce Education Solutions Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Progress for each of the 8 units. After completion of all 8 units, learners will be awarded an official National University Workforce Education Solutions Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion and Credly digital badge.
Contact Us
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