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Free online course Data analytics for beginners

Duration of the online course: 17 hours and 48 minutes

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Launch a data analytics career path with this free online course—learn SQL, spreadsheets, data integrity and reporting skills to make smarter business decisions.

In this free course, learn about

  • Data Analytics Foundations
  • Data Tools, Business, and Problem Solving
  • Data Types, Organization, and Integrity
  • Data Cleaning with SQL
  • Data Analysis and Calculations
  • Data Visualization and Presentation
  • Data Analysis with R and RStudio

About the free online course

Data is everywhere, but turning it into clear answers is a skill. This free online course is built for beginners who want to understand how data analytics works in real projects and how it supports better decisions in business and technology. You will learn to think like an analyst: define a problem, ask the right questions, choose the right data, and translate results into insights that other people can act on.

Throughout the learning journey, you will build a practical foundation in the tools and habits used in entry-level analytics roles. You will work with spreadsheets for fast exploration and organization, understand why databases matter, and get introduced to query languages like SQL for working with larger datasets. Just as important, you will strengthen core analytical skills such as critical thinking, curiosity, structured problem solving, and attention to detail—skills that help you avoid assumptions and create more reliable conclusions.

The course also focuses on data credibility and integrity, helping you recognize common causes of poor-quality data and how to prevent them. You will learn how analysts verify information, reduce bias, and apply consistent organization practices so data remains trustworthy over time. These concepts are essential whether you are analyzing sales performance, operations metrics, customer behavior, or any other scenario where accuracy impacts decisions.

Being effective in analytics is not only about numbers; it is also about communication. You will practice thinking about stakeholders, explaining findings clearly, and presenting results in a way that supports action rather than confusion. You will also explore what it means to build an online presence for analytics roles and understand realistic steps to begin a job search, especially if you are transitioning from another field.

If you are starting from zero, refreshing your fundamentals, or considering a move into Technology and Programming with a focus on Developer and IT Tools, this course will give you a confident, structured entry point into data analytics—and a clearer view of how to keep learning toward real-world opportunities.

Course content

  • Video class: Data Analytics for Beginners | Google Data Analytics Certificate 18m
  • Exercise: Who said "I can't make bricks without clay"?
  • Video class: 5 Skills Data Analysts Need | Google Data Analytics Certificate 26m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is NOT one of the five essential analytical skills necessary for data analysis?
  • Video class: Intro to Spreadsheets, Databases, and Query Languages | Google Data Analytics Certificate 20m
  • Exercise: What is the first step in the data analysis process?
  • Video class: Spreadsheets and SQL for Beginners | Google Data Analytics Certificate 21m
  • Exercise: Which tool is described as 'supersized spreadsheets' for managing large data sets?
  • Video class: The Power of Data in Business | Google Data Analytics Certificate 20m
  • Exercise: What is the benefit of using data analytics for small businesses?
  • Video class: Coca-Cola: Real-World Data Analytics Example | Google Data Analytics Certificate 04m
  • Exercise: Which industry uses data analytics to predict staffing needs based on weather patterns?
  • Video class: Problem Solving with Data Analytics | Google Data Analytics Certificate 23m
  • Exercise: What is the first step in the data analysis process according to the video transcript?
  • Video class: Making Data-driven Decisions in Business | Google Data Analytics Certificate 24m
  • Exercise: What is the role of data in decision-making according to the speaker?
  • Video class: Data Analysis Using Spreadsheets | Google Data Analytics Certificate 34m
  • Exercise: What is the main advantage of using spreadsheets for data analysis?
  • Video class: Communication Do's and Don't for Data Analysts | Google Data Analytics Certificate 42m
  • Exercise: As a data analyst, why is it critical to communicate effectively with stakeholders?
  • Video class: Understanding Data Types and Structures | Google Data Analytics Certificate 29m
  • Exercise: What is the importance of understanding different types of data and data structures in the data analysis process?
  • Video class: Ensuring Credibility in Your Data | Google Data Analytics Certificate 28m
  • Exercise: What is the main reason for ensuring data is unbiased in data analysis?
  • Video class: Databases and Metadata for Beginners | Google Data Analytics Certificate 35m
  • Exercise: What is a primary key in a relational database?
  • Video class: Organizing and Protecting Data | Google Data Analytics Certificate 10m
  • Exercise: What is the primary purpose of using file naming conventions?
  • Video class: Create Your Data Analyst Online Presence | Google Data Analytics Certificate 14m
  • Exercise: Which website is specifically designed to help people make connections with other people in their field and has job boards that you can search?
  • Video class: How to Report Your Clean Data | Google Data Analytics Certificate 28m
  • Exercise: What is the first step in the data verification process?
  • Video class: Getting Hired as a Data Analyst | Google Data Analytics Certificate 30m
  • Exercise: What is the most common way to start a job search?
  • Video class: Ways to Ensure Data Integrity | Google Data Analytics Certificate 33m
  • Exercise: What is the importance of data integrity in data analysis?
  • Video class: How to Clean Raw Data in SQL | Google Data Analytics Certificate 42m
  • Exercise: What is SQL?
  • Video class: Understanding Clean Data | Google Data Analytics Certificate 1h06m
  • Exercise: What is the most common cause of poor quality data?
  • Video class: Analyze Data to Answer Questions | Google Data Analytics Certificate 30m
  • Video class: Intro to Data Formatting in Spreadsheets | Google Data Analytics Certificate 32m
  • Video class: Aggregating Data for Analysis | Google Data Analytics Certificate 41m
  • Exercise: What is data aggregation?
  • Video class: Intro to Data Calculations in Spreadsheets and SQL | Google Data Analytics Certificate 1h12m
  • Video class: Best Practices for Presenting Data | Google Data Analytics Certificate 25m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of creating a framework for your presentation in data analytics?
  • Video class: Mastering the Post-Presentation Q 16m
  • Video class: Creating Data Visualizations with Tableau | Google Data Analytics Certificate 24m
  • Exercise: What is Tableau?
  • Video class: Crafting Stories with Data | Google Data Analytics Certificate 39m
  • Video class: The Recipe for Powerful Data Visualization | Google Data Analytics Certificate 46m
  • Exercise: What is data visualization?
  • Video class: R Markdown with RStudio for Beginners | Google Data Analytics Certificate 27m
  • Video class: Working with Data in R | Google Data Analytics Certificate 36m
  • Exercise: What is a data frame in R?
  • Video class: Intro to Data Visualization with R 51m
  • Video class: Programming Using RStudio | Google Data Analytics Certificate 42m
  • Exercise: What are functions in R and how are they used?
  • Video class: Programming with R as a Data Analyst | Google Data Analytics Certificate 24m

This free course includes:

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17 hours and 48 minutes of online video course

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Digital certificate of course completion (Free)

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Exercises to train your knowledge

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100% free, from content to certificate

What data analytics skills are covered in this beginner course?

The course introduces problem-solving, data preparation, analysis, visualization, communication, spreadsheets, databases, SQL, and data integrity.

What is SQL and how is it used in data analytics?

SQL is a query language used to retrieve, clean, organize, and analyze data stored in relational databases.

Why are spreadsheets and databases both used for data analysis?

Spreadsheets are useful for smaller datasets and quick analysis, while databases manage larger structured datasets efficiently.

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I love the course thankyou i am a mba student and i love it

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