Introduction to Data Analytics in Google Cloud

Overview

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Welcome learner! This is the first of five courses of the Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate. Jump into the world of data analytics and cloud computing. Explore the data lifecycle in the cloud and gain a better understanding of the common tools used by data analysts.

Syllabus

Introduction to cloud computing

Kickstart your cloud data analytics adventure! This module is your welcome party – meet the instructors, get a taste of what's ahead, and unlock the meaning of cloud data analytics'. You'll go back in time to explore its history and reveal the superpowers it gives you today.

Data analytics in the cloud

Data analysis comes in many shapes and sizes. In this module, you’ll explore the difference between traditional data analysis and cloud data analysis, and learn more about the impact of cloud data analytics. You’ll also examine various billing models in cloud computing and Google’s cloud architecture framework.

The data lifecycle

Data isn't static – it has a whole life story! In this module, you'll track its journey from birth to...well, sometimes deletion. Get the inside scoop on why managing this lifecycle is like having data superpowers – from disaster recovery to keeping costs in check. Plus, you'll tackle those nuanced rules and regulations in governance considerations.

The role of a cloud data analyst

Check out a day in the life of a cloud data analyst! Discover how the cloud changes the game, and who you'll team up with to turn data into business-boosting insights. In this module, you'll dive into the nitty gritty of managing those data questions that make a real impact on an organization.