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Introduction to Data Analytics on Google Cloud

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...

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$900 USD
Duration 1 day
Course Code GCP-IDAGC
Available Formats Classroom

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.

Skills Gained

  • 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.

Who Can Benefit

  • 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 Details

Understand the Data Analytics Lifecycle on Google Cloud

  • Data analytics workflow
  • Data sources
  • Storage methods
  • Google Cloud data analytics products
  • Data types
  • Detail and describe the data analytics workflow on Google Cloud.
  • Compare and contrast data sources and storage methods available in Google Cloud.
  • Compare how different data types can be used for data analytics.

Explore Data and Extract Insights by Using BigQuery

  • BigQuery services, capabilities, and organization
  • Data storage
  • Basic SQL
  • Answering data-driven questions
  • Describe BigQuery and the BigQuery solution architecture.
  • Derive insights from data by using BigQuery.
  • Use the BigQuery user interface to run basic queries.
  • Lab 1: BigQuery Qwik Start: Console
  • Lab 2: Introduction to SQL for BigQuery and Cloud SQL
  • Lab 3: BigLake: Qwik Start
  • Lab 4: Analyze data with Gemini Assistance

Make Data-Driven Decisions by Using Looker

  • Looker data exploration terms and concepts
  • Looks and dashboards
  • Visualizations
  • Report sharing
  • Looker Studio
  • Manipulate a Looker Explore to answer data-driven questions.
  • Create a situation-appropriate visualization to highlight the answer for a datadriven question.
  • Choose between Looker and Looker Studio for data visualization and sharing.
  • Share visualizations with others.
  • Lab 1: Looker Data Explorer—Qwik Start
  • Lab 2: Looker Data Studio—Qwik Star

Schedule

FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

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GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

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We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

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Reviews

Very good material, the instructor was clear explaining the topics, and the labs were easy to follow it.

Overall experiance is very nice. the online training plateform is very advance.

I was very satisfied about how the course was organized. Sean Did a very good work

I thought the course was informative and the tools to go over the material were very nice.

Brandon was a great instructor. The virtual course materials and labs provided were very informative.