The first course of Google's Data Analytics certificate, introducing what data analysts do and how they think. It is a gentle, jargon-light start — useful on its own to test whether data analytics is for you before committing to the full programme.
Good for: Complete beginners deciding whether to pursue data analytics.
Less suitable if: You already know data analytics basics, or you want hands-on tools straight away.
Skills you'll gain
Data analysis basicsAnalytical thinkingData ecosystemSpreadsheets introData-driven decisions
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You are exploring data analytics
You want a gentle first course
You are new to data
Consider something else if you…
You already know the basics
You want hands-on SQL or tools now
You want the full certificate
Requirements: None.
Realistic time: About 15 hours; a couple of weeks part-time.
About this course
Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere is the opening course of the Google Data Analytics Certificate, and one of the most-enrolled courses anywhere. It introduces what a data analyst actually does, the types of data and how they flow through organisations, the key stages of the analysis process, and the tools and mindset of a data-driven culture.
What you'll learn
Understand the role of a data analyst
Recognise different types of data and how they flow
Follow the key stages of the data-analysis process
Build a foundation in data culture and terminology
Get familiar with common analytics tools
Set up for the rest of the Google Data Analytics path
This course includes
Yes
Certificate
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Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
Free to audit on Coursera; the certificate needs a subscription, with financial aid available.
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The certificate is issued through Coursera with Google, as the first course of the wider Data Analytics certificate.
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Created by Google Career Certificates as the first course of the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate. It's designed by Google's training teams for complete beginners, with a practical, job-focused approach.