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Foundations of Data Science
  • Level Expert
  • المدة 23 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Google
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This is the first of seven courses in the Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate, which will help develop the skills needed to apply for more advanced data professional roles, such as an entry-level data scientist or advanced-level data analyst. Data professionals analyze data to help businesses make better decisions. To do this, they use powerful techniques like data storytelling, statistics, and machine learning. In this course, you’ll begin your learning journey by exploring the role of data professionals in the workplace. You’ll also learn about the project workflow PACE (Plan, Analyze, Construct, Execute) and how it can help you organize data projects. Google employees who currently work in the field will guide you through this course by providing hands-on activities that simulate relevant tasks, sharing examples from their day-to-day work, and helping you enhance your data analytics skills to prepare for your career. Learners who complete the seven courses in this program will have the skills needed to apply for data science and advanced data analytics jobs. This certificate assumes prior knowledge of foundational analytical principles, skills, and tools covered in the Google Data Analytics Certificate. By the end of this course, you will: -Describe the functions of data analytics and data science within an organization -Identify tools used by data professionals -Explore the value of data-based roles in organizations -Investigate career opportunities for a data professional -Explain a data project workflow -Develop effective communication skills

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Get started with the certificate program

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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2 Videos

  • Welcome to the Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate
  • Introduction to Course 1

3 Readings

  • Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate overview
  • Course 1 overview
  • Helpful resources and tips

Careers in data science

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Welcome to module 1
  • Explore your data toolbox

3 Readings

  • Data discourse over the years
  • Prepare to assess your readiness for the Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate
  • Understand your readiness score

1 Quiz

  • Assess your readiness for the Advanced Analytics Data Certificate

Program plan and expectations

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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2 Videos

  • Wrap-up
  • Lois-An: Navigate your data career with curiosity

3 Readings

  • Participate in program surveys
  • Engage with other learners
  • Connect with other learners

Review: Introduction to data science concepts

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Prepare for your first assessment

1 Readings

  • Glossary terms from module 1

1 Quiz

  • Module 1 challenge

Data-driven careers

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
    • 1 Plugin
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4 Videos

  • Welcome to module 2
  • Adrian: Create a data-driven business solution
  • Data-driven careers drive modern business
  • Leverage data analysis in nonprofits

2 Readings

  • Profiles of data professionals
  • Where data makes a difference for the future

1 Quiz

  • Test your knowledge: Data-driven careers

Data career skills

    • 2 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • The top skills needed for a data career
  • Important ethical considerations for data professionals

4 Readings

  • Ideal qualities for data analytics professionals
  • Volunteer data skills to make a positive impact
  • Critical data security and privacy principles
  • The practices and principles of good data stewardship

1 Quiz

  • Test your knowledge: Data career skills

Work in the field

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • The data professional career space

2 Readings

  • Build the perfect data team
  • Activity Exemplar: Organize your data team

2 Quiz

  • Activity: Organize your data team
  • Test your knowledge: Work in the field

Review: The impact of data today

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Wrap-up

1 Readings

  • Glossary terms from module 2

1 Quiz

  • Module 2 challenge

Trajectory of the Field

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Activity: Write prompts for Gemini

3 Videos

  • Welcome to module 3
  • Cassie: A lifelong love of data
  • The future of data careers

3 Readings

  • Current and future tools
  • How data professionals use AI
  • The places you’ll go…

1 Quiz

  • Test your knowledge: Trajectory of the field

Data Professional Career Resources

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Tiffany: Advice for job seekers
  • Build a professional online presence
  • Strengthen professional relationships
  • Prepare for your job search
  • Daisy: Highlight both technical and people skills

2 Readings

  • Make the most out of mentorships
  • Showcase your skills: How to prepare for the interview

Review: Your career as a data professional

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Wrap-up

1 Readings

  • Glossary terms from module 3

1 Quiz

  • Module 3 challenge

The data project workflow

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
    • 1 Plugin
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3 Videos

  • Welcome to module 4
  • Hautahi: Importance of communication in a data science career
  • Introduction to PACE

1 Readings

  • The PACE Stages

1 Quiz

  • Test your knowledge: The data project workflow

Elements of communication

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    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Key elements of communication
  • Communication drives PACE

3 Readings

  • Best communication practices for data professionals
  • Activity Exemplar: Communicate with stakeholders in different roles
  • Elements of successful communication

2 Quiz

  • Activity: Communicate with stakeholders in different roles
  • Test your knowledge: Elements of communication

Communicate like a data professional

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    • 4 Readings
    • 2 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Connect PACE with upcoming course themes

4 Readings

  • The value of the PACE strategy document
  • Communicate objectives with a project proposal
  • Connect PACE with executive summaries
  • Activity Exemplar: Create a project proposal

2 Quiz

  • Activity: Create a project proposal
  • Test your knowledge: Communicate like a data professional

Review: Data applications and workflow

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Wrap-up

1 Readings

  • Glossary terms from module 4

1 Quiz

  • Module 4 challenge

Begin building a portfolio to impress

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • The value of a portfolio
  • Introduction to your Course 1 end-of-course portfolio project

2 Readings

  • End-of-course portfolio project introduction
  • Explore your Course 1 workplace scenarios

Automatidata scenario

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Readings

  • Course 1 end-of-course portfolio project overview: Automatidata
  • Activity Exemplar: Create your Course 1 Automatidata project

1 Quiz

  • Activity: Create your Course 1 Automatidata project

TikTok scenario

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Readings

  • Course 1 end-of-course portfolio project overview: TikTok
  • Activity Exemplar: Create your Course 1 TikTok project

1 Quiz

  • Activity: Create your Course 1 TikTok project

Waze scenario

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Readings

  • Course 1 end-of-course portfolio project overview: Waze
  • Activity Exemplar: Create your Course 1 Waze project

1 Quiz

  • Activity: Create your Course 1 Waze project

End-of-course portfolio project wrap-up

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • End-of-course project wrap-up and tips for ongoing career success

1 Readings

  • Course 1 glossary

1 Quiz

  • Assess your Course 1 end-of-course project

Course review: Foundations of Data Science

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • Course wrap-up

2 Readings

  • Join the community and study group
  • Get started on the next course

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"Foundations of Data Science" is the first course in the Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate, designed for aspiring data scientists and advanced-level data analysts. Guided by Google experts, the course covers data storytelling, statistics, machine learning, and the PACE project workflow. Over 1380 minutes, learners will explore data professionals' roles, tools, and career opportunities. Available on Coursera with Starter and Professional subscription options, this expert-level course builds on foundational analytics knowledge to enhance your data career skills. Ideal for those with prior analytical experience looking to advance in data science.

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