Google Data Analytics Certificate
Whether you’re just getting started or want to take the next step in the high-growth field of data analytics, professional certificates from Google can help you gain in-demand skills like R programming, SQL, Python, Tableau and more.
- 100% remote, online learning
- Hands-on, practice-based training
- Under 10 hours of study a week*
Get a job in data analytics, with help from Google
Learn the foundations of data analytics, and get the job-ready skills you need to kick-start your career in a fast-growing field.
$64,000+
Median salary in the Data Analytics field1
28,000
In-demand job openings in data analytics1
Qualify for in-demand jobs in data analytics
Data analysts prepare, process, and analyze data to help inform business decisions. They create visualizations to share their findings with stakeholders and provide recommendations driven by data.
- Data analyst
- Junior data analyst
- Associate data analyst
- Operations analyst
- Business systems analyst
Learn more about the certificate program
Data Analytics Certificate
Hosted on Coursera, this fully online program provides all the skills you need to find an entry-level job in the field of data analytics.
You’ll learn about:
- Data types and structures
- Using data to solve problems
- How to analyze data
- Data storytelling with visualizations
- Using R programming to supercharge your analysis
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NOW FEATURING AI TRAINING
Harness the power of AI in data analytics
Learn how to use AI to:
- Help with data cleaning and structuring
- Build formulas and manipulate complex data sets
- Identify questions to ask and prepare for data analysis
- Come up with ideas for data visualizations
- Help with an R script to automate loading data from various sources
Preview the certificate material
An introduction to data analytics
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.
The full certificate program includes:
- Hands-on activities
- Quizzes and assignments
- Regular assessments
MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE
Education and technology are keys to opportunity, but so are equity and access.
To support access to the Google Career Certificates, we’ve provided a Google.org grant to NPower Canada to deliver Google Career Certificate programs and deploy 5,000 scholarships.
These scholarships are distributed through NPower Canada, in collaboration with youth and workforce development non-profits like AIM CROIT, Indspire, Maison de l’amitié, Pathways to Education, Toronto Public Library, and the YMCA, focusing on Canadians from underserved communities.
Since 2021, NPower Canada has guided scholarship recipients through the program, providing ongoing wraparound support and the skills needed to be job-ready upon completion. Apply for a scholarship here.
Advanced Google Career Certificates
Advanced Google Career Certificates build on the skills from our foundational certificates and provide continued learning opportunities for graduates to go deeper in the field.
Advanced Data Analytics Certificate
Advanced data analysts and data scientists are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting extremely large amounts of data.
Prepare for jobs such as:
- Senior data analyst
- Junior data scientist
- Data science analyst
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Business Intelligence Certificate
Business intelligence professionals help organizations collect, structure, interpret, and report on business data to help stakeholders make informed decisions.
Prepare for jobs such as:
- Business intelligence analyst
- Business intelligence engineer
- Business intelligence developer
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“I really enjoyed the certificate content because it helped to reinforce the foundational knowledge I gained from the Google Data Analytics Certificate, going deeper into the topics I enjoyed like data visualization and communicating with stakeholders, while also introducing new tools and processes. I also found the activities challenging, which allowed me to critically think through the solutions and provide my unique perspective.”
Latoya B., Business Intelligence Certificate
“The certificate built on the skills from the Google Data Analytics Certificate, solidifying those foundations while introducing new concepts and tools to differentiate data analytics from business intelligence. I felt fully immersed into the world of Business Intelligence and look forward to taking the next step in my career.”
Kwame O., Business Intelligence Certificate
“The instructional videos in the Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate were well-paced and easy to follow. I really enjoyed the instructors, particularly Cassie; her optimism towards data is infectious. She did a great job explaining the roles of different data professionals, especially in differentiating data analysts, data scientists, and business intelligence analysts. She helped me see the breadth of data-related careers.”
Johanna G., Advanced Data Analytics Certificate
“I found the Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate very engaging and I loved going deep and learning more about the field. This program gave me the confidence that I really know what I am doing in the data analytics field, and now I feel motivated to apply for more data analytics roles.”
Carlos M., Advanced Data Analytics Certificate
Frequently asked questions
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 everyday, like when we stream a show or song or post on social media.
Data analytics is the collection, transformation, and organization of these facts to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision-making.
Companies must continually adjust their products, services, tools, and business strategies to meet consumer preferences and demand and to react to emerging trends. Because of this, data analyst roles are in demand and competitively paid.
Data analysts make sense of data and numbers to help organizations make better business decisions. They prepare, process, analyze, and visualize data, discovering patterns and trends and answering key questions along the way. Their work empowers their wider team to make better business decisions.
You! No prior experience or specific tool is required. All you need is high-school-level math and a curiosity about how things work.
You will learn the skill set required for becoming a junior or associate data analyst in the Google Data Analytics Certificate. Data analysts know how to ask the right question; prepare, process, and analyse data for key insights; effectively share their findings with stakeholders; and provide data-driven recommendations for thoughtful action.
You’ll learn these job-ready skills in our certificate program through interactive content (discussion prompts, quizzes, and activities) in under six months, with under 10 hours of flexible study a week.* Along the way, you'll work through a curriculum designed with input from top employers and industry leaders, like Tableau, Accenture, and Deloitte. You’ll even have the opportunity to complete a case study that you can share with potential employers to showcase your new skill set.
After you’ve graduated from the program, you’ll have access to career resources and be connected directly with employers hiring for open entry-level roles in data analytics.
You'll learn to use analysis tools and platforms such as spreadsheets (Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel), SQL, presentation tools (Powerpoint or Google Slides), Tableau, RStudio, and Kaggle.
This program teaches the open-source programming language, R. R is a great starting point for foundational data analysis, and offers helpful packages for beginners to apply to their projects. We do not cover Python in the curriculum but encourage learners to explore Python after completion if they'd like to continue their learning journey.
This certificate is currently available in English and we are currently working to bring this certificate in additional languages. Please check back here for updates.
Google Career Certificates cost US$49 per month on Coursera after an initial 7-day free trial period. All Google Career Certificates are completely self-paced. At about 10 hours of study per week, many learners complete a Google Career Certificate in three to six months.
Coursera is a global online learning platform that offers access to online courses. Google has worked with Coursera to make Google Career Certificates available on their platform.
Google Career Certificates are available globally in English on Coursera. The Google IT Support Certificate and the Google Project Management Certificate are also available in French, Spanish and Portuguese. We are working to make the certificates available in more languages.
If you are interested in financial assistance for Google Career Certificates, you may be eligible for financial aid via Coursera through the course page. Recipients of financial aid will have full access to course content and assignments required to earn a certificate. To apply, go to the certificate course page on Coursera and click the “Financial aid available” link next to the “Enroll” button.
Google has also funded 5,000 scholarships for Google Career Certificates, which will be distributed by Google.org grantee NPower Canada. These funds will create a lasting impact in helping people land high-quality jobs in high-growth fields. Apply for a scholarship here.
Google Career Certificates were designed and built by subject-matter experts and senior practitioners at Google from each of the job fields. Every certificate has been created to equip learners with theoretical and practical knowledge and real-life problem-solving skills to be successful in an entry-level job. Expert industry organizations and platforms - like the Project Management Institute for project management, Tableau for data analytics, and Figma for UX design, to name a few - consulted and collaborated on material.
The Google Data Analytics Certificate features practical training and hands-on activities to help you leverage AI for data analytics. Learn how to use AI to help with ideas for data visualization, data cleaning, and data structuring directly from Google experts.