Reviewing Google Data Analytics Certificate | Should You Take It?

[@SundasKhalid]

Google Data Analytics Certificate here 👉🏼 imp.i384100.net/GoogleDataCert Drop course names if you want me to review more data courses.

[@muhammadwaqar4374]

Are there any Data Science Certifications by Google???

[@TechnologyVideos313]

IBM professional data analytics coursera please compare it with google certification which 1 is better.

[@ceenreddy..198]

Mam...I'm newl'y started Data-Science,please Tell me,how to Start and How many hours per day to prepare for data science,Give Some advices for me

[@shivinunitholi2493]

Hi Sundas, I am from a non tech person and been into the non tech world for about 15 years now.. Wanna move to tech industry and I have started learning programming languages and am pursuing this Data Analytics course. I am curious if the Stanford Online certificate courses on programming and Cybersecurity is any good for someone like me. Please do a video on the same. Thanks in advance

[@arshusharma1478]

Mam how can I attach that badge on my certificate?

[@pree394]

Can we apply for entry level data analyst jobs with no experience in data analysis but just by completing the google data analytics certificate? Can someone please give some insights on this?

[@franchescaduranrodriguez9885]

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[@shilpakarra9253]

This is cool. Have been on this course for a while now and have just started the Module where we get to know about R Programming. As someone from non technical background, I assume it is safe to start somewhere rather than breaking my head over which language to learn first. Since I am more inclined towards Data preparation, data cleaning, data visualisation and storytelling I would prefer taking R / Python at a slower pace. Also, am not sure if the job opportunities / support within the course cover people from India or is it majorly for people in the US? Any thoughts?

[@sofictionary56]

😁

[@1607ish]

Hey! I am from India as well. 33, married with 2 kids, So what was your experience like? I am about to get started.

[@bukuism]

@@1607ish following

[@BhookhLagiHaiBhai]

Really urgent!! Can i skip R and do python from other sources. ?? And what about excel??

[@johnmorales806]

Hey, so I am in my last year at the University of Toronto majoring in Statistics (Minor in Econ and Psych as well). Do you think this certificate would be helpful in getting a job for me if I already am familiar with R, SQL, Python from my undergrad? Also, I did not build any connections in my academic career, (first two years I just went to class and went home and the last two are COVID years, and UofT are still doing mostly remote learning) how likely is it to get an entry-level job with just bachelors + this certificate without many connections and just a portfolio of some projects. Do you have any tips on how I could start building connections? Thanks in advance.

[@mannykhan7752]

Im on module 8 and this close to completing the course. This was very very helpful that im on the right path. Thank you Sundas.

[@manpreetsasan8617]

Hey, do you think that after this you are job ready. And what other areas do you think you need to improve after taking this course

[@All_About_Bangalore]

Is there any course fee?

[@amnazarin5019]

Can you please tell me how much does it cost you?

[@manpreetsasan8617]

@@All_About_Bangalore yes it is. You can audit the course for learning purpose but to get certification you need to pay. Its on coursera

[@bhuvaneshwarij1326]

I'm a content writer, no back ground in programming, can I take this course

[@alexandriadejos4001]

Thank you for this video..very, very helpful. I'm on the 2nd Course, and I have been slowing down because I was starting to feel that maybe this course was not for me, but after watching your video, I am going to continue and give it my best! Looking forward to checking out more of your content! Thanks again..xo

[@ihameed]

just completed 3rd course in the series and I must say this course is really world class. for peoples not so happy with choice of R in this course, google 2nd cert is/was IT automation with python (that I dont recommended and its super rushed) google should re made that course just to make it valuable.

[@garanamogudu5396]

In oct 2022.. how about someone with Little IT background it is wise to do Google data analytics along with IT automation with python?

[@breadgenie9585]

Should i have data analytics starter books to understand the topics in the google course better ?

[@ihameed]

@@breadgenie9585 No, course is pretty great and keeps you engaged

[@breadgenie9585]

@@ihameed Thankyou for the reply.

[@chacmool2581]

On the R vs. Python issue, two comments: 1. I am in a master's program in DS at a large, reputable university in the US. The program expects us to be proficient in both R and Python (plus SQL) and uses both in the coursework. A requirement for admission is some level of knowledge of R. 2. It's not either-or. You need to be proficient in both of them. Your competition for jobs will come from such people. 3. Right or wrong, R confers a certain respectability in some circles sure to its niche, statistics focus. In academia and social science research, it's a must. 4. R's RMarkdown and Tiny are great for showcasing and sharing your work. That alone is almost worth the price of admission.

[@kartikgawde4261]

Hi. I am in the final year of my cost accountancy professional course. My university introduced certification in data analytics but instead of R, they are teaching python. Since I am not from this background, can you please advise whether I should also learn python in addition to this course?

[@chacmool2581]

@@kartikgawde4261 Learn both. Both are useful and you will likely be competing against people who know both.

[@hiteshgehani3965]

Hello i have joined this course my vision is to become data scientist so as i am begineer and new to the data field is this is right choice for non it background this certification will help me to becoms data scientist ?

[@lukhbirjhass6139]

Tha cost shown for the course is for all the 8 modules or each 1 is 1065₹..?

[@jdamian628]

Thank you for this informative video! I've been doing some research on this course for a while and have actually started myself. However, I am still confused on two things -- does one have to take the entire course to take the certification? Is there a difference between the Google Data Analytics Certification and Google Analytics Certification OR is this the same thing?

[@ThosePokes]

Hi Jacqueline, I completed all 8 modules and there are mini-certificates earned from each one PLUS a final certificate for the whole course at the end. You have to do all 8 modules to get the certificate but a large part of module 8 is optional.

[@TonyMontana-pe6vf]

I am just finishing this google analytics course now. I have learned a lot from the course, but I feel like is not enough to get you a job in the data analysis field. But, yes, a follow up course like you sugested would be FANTASTIC. A course that is a little bit more advanced would be great.

[@ashleyleecameron]

Tony....good feedback. I'm just starting mine...I'm in South Africa, I have been working without direction my whole life...I am very keen and intrested in redirecting my whole perspective and finding myself. Thanks again.

[@kittkat813]

How long did it take you to complete? Also, how many hours did you dedicate a week? Did you find it challenging?

[@TonyMontana-pe6vf]

@@kittkat813 It took me 3 months to finish it. I was doing about 15 to 20 hours per week during the lockdown. It is recommended 6 months doing about 10 hours per week to complete the course. Challenging? It depends what you are good at and what you enjoy learning. But, SQL and R was a little bit challenging for me, coz I am not good at coding. In general I would say it is a little challenging, but nothing to be afraid of. It is a very basic intro course into database concepts and analytics. But, I think it is a really good introductory course. Good luck.

[@newzzyworld-jw7ej]

Is this free of cost???

[@sharathsharu9478]

@@TonyMontana-pe6vf What's your age... I am a new beginner for all the new coding language should I learn first c++, java, html Or shall I take the data analytics courses please replay me.. Thank you ❤🙏

[@hamiby3995]

Thank you for the video! I'm currently on course 7 of the program, I definitely agree a part 2 would be something very helpful. Would you be able to do a video on 'part 2 substitutes', I.e. recommended some intermediate courses we could study to build on the skills from this course, thanks 😁

[@SundasKhalid]

That’s a great idea. Let me look into that. A part 2 substitute would be amazing.

[@jatinsharma8471]

Can we complete this course in less time. I want to study 20 hours a week . Is it possible?

[@ashyy190]

@@jatinsharma8471 yes possible

[@aaqibahmed8876]

@@SundasKhalid Hi Sundas, any video on this ? and thank you for the insights!

[@Krish11788]

@@SundasKhalid Please review MIT Micromasters in Statistics and Data Science

[@harshitagoswami2699]

Should I learn some coding before starting this course or take course first. Mathematics graduate don’t have technical knowledge

[@KenSherman]

YOU WAS PART OF THE TEAM!?😲 I didn't see that 1 coming. Nice!😊 1:16 Was there suppose 2 be another link you was pointing to when u referenced your other video? I don't see it.👓 9:07 I was one of the early enrollees during that period - b4 they redacted 1 of its courses. And yes, I successfully completed it.

[@mylifeinukengland2685]

Is it only going to connect me with US employers? If i am in England, will i get any connections after completion?

[@ujjawalshah7156]

I only got the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate Badge and not the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate itself. What should I do?

[@hassanakhtar3624]

Sorry to say but you talk too much and sway a lot between the conversation. Communication doesn't mean talking much but talking in a precise and lucid manner. I hope, I didn't offend you, just a feedback, looking forward to see more videos from you with the feedbacks onboard. Thank you.

[@SundasKhalid]

Watch the latest videos on my channel. This was one of my first videos on KZbin recorded more than a year ago

[@hassanakhtar3624]

@@SundasKhalid Okay, wish you the best ....

[@waynelast1685]

Another video review said Python is better for future Data Science, but really both can be used.

[@AsmrAnimalStories]

This course won’t get fresh graduates jobs. The case study is not for beginners. Not enough was taught to give beginners information to solve the cap stone project…

[@divyadharani5509]

You are providing real time experience towards data science which helping me a lot to move on ...keep going.. looking forward to your "it's topic for another video"..

[@SundasKhalid]

Hahah I did a few “it’s a topic for another video” to keep the conversation focused else I would talk for hours :) def working on “another” videos and will be sharing soon. Still trying to find my rhythm with KZbin.

[@OwnYourZaaviya]

I have completed that course back in May 2021. Before joining that course, I never heard the terms Data Analytics, Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Data Engineers, etc. IMO, Google Data Analytics is a good starting point for newbies like me. It offers a solid base for starting your data analytics journey. However, it is just the tip of the iceberg. The best advice Sundas has given is to do the "reverse engineering" (backtrack) of the role you want for yourself in the future and build your knowledge base, expertise, and skills required for that particular role.

[@harikrishnanbelraj5123]

Hello Saad Anwar. So you have completed the course. Did you find this course useful to start a new career as data analyst or have you taken this course as knowledge addition. Your reply will be helpful for me coz I am planning to start a new career as data analyst through this course.

[@OwnYourZaaviya]

@@harikrishnanbelraj5123 NOTE: LONG ANSWER AHEAD! Hi Hari! I hope you will be doing fine. Before answering that, I would like to add some info about my professional background. This will help you understand the bigger picture. I am a computer science graduate, never liked programming back in my university days, which is in 2003. Unfortunately, back then there were not many great resources online or offline available to teach coding in a simple and fun way. So, started my career in the digital marketing domain back in 2007. I have 15+ years of experience in the digital marketing industry. However, I felt unsatisfied with my professional and intellectual growth. Looking for ways to improve my skillsets and expertise. I tried Codecademy to learn HTML, CSS, and javascript, completed the course but failed miserably to find an entry-level job or freelance work related to those skillsets. So, I left that as it is. Then I tried my hand in different computer programming languages, C, C#, Java, but unfortunately never mastered any of those. Last year, I lost my job during the COVID19 lockdown and I was feeling down and depressed. I found this course through a friend’s newsfeed. Data Analytics was new to me, as I have discussed earlier. However, after finishing the course, I realized that I have been doing a lot of basic data analysis without knowing it. For example, when I analyze data offered by Google Analytics to find ways to improve a website’s organic/paid traffic I was doing a sort of data analysis. As Dave Langer, a very astute data scientist KZbinr said, you will be doing a lot of KPI analysis for the business you are working for. In summary, if you are a fresh graduate, go for this course, this will add value to your resume to get an entry-level job as a data analyst. If you are an experienced professional, still go for the course, it will conceptually clear a lot of things about data analytics and data science and all possible career pathways. If you are planning to switch your career after completing this course, and you are at a very early stage of a career path, then please do so, but keep in mind that this is just the beginning of a life-long learning journey. If you are an experienced professional, this course will complement your already existing expertise and skillset very well, but be careful and considerate before making a full career switch to become a data analyst, data scientist, or data engineer, especially if you don’t have a computer science background. The learning curve is steep and requires mastering different tools and techniques. Microsoft Excel, SQL, R, and Python. Also improve your basic mathematics like calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. In my understanding, having a very good grip of Statistical concepts will help you a lot. You can always learn to write code in any language, but you should exactly know what kind of “analysis” you are performing on your data to answer a business query. At the end of the day, it is always a CEO, COO, CFO, Marketing Manager, Marketing Director, OR Product Manager, who wants answers to his/her queries about a certain business problem. I may have oversimplified it because of my inexperience, but this is what I have learned so far. I would love to hear from other people what they think of my assessment of data science.

[@shubhammahool9816]

Ma'am i am done with my hotel management degree and now i want to change my feild can you suggest me the best courses i can make my career

[@mahussain9764]

what you are earning from data scientist i dont know but i am sure you are earning good from youtube videos promoting your data analyzing .

[@IdlyVada]

The tutorial trap is legit a problem I'm facing...

[@gevorian]

If I put my full effort into this course for the next week, do you think I will be able to complete it with just the free trial? I have applied for financial assistance but I am really motivated to start now. If not, will my progress towards the certificate be saved for when I possibly receive financial assistance or pay for it myself?

[@priyaarora4436]

I am an data-scientist enthusiast. Currently, working as an SDE, doing this course along with others. I have seen your other video as to how you made a switch from non-tech to tech field. Just wondering, how can one get 2 years of experience without getting any work for even data-analyst job as mentioned everywhere even for Google data-analysts job. Could you guide on this one too? Much appreciate your help

[@siddhibhagwat1762]

At what age we can apply?

[@manpreetsasan8617]

You can try linkedin and doing some internships. Also, one approach I can tell you to follow is build projects on kaggle and showcase your skills. It'll help you in landing a good job

[@dysonthomas5390]

I started learning this couse after watching the video, in the 5th module week 3 u will find an interesting thing

[@thelaziestninja86]

I'm currently doing this certificate, but I am having a hard time staying motivated. It gets really old listening to them repeat over and over their experiences with data analytics. I honestly don't care at this point. There should be a section just for those types of videos. It feels like wasted time when I am trying to learn skills. Also, most of the questions just seem like common sense. The only time I've had really issues is when I needed to understand terms I wasn't familiar with, but those were easily remedied. Also, may of the course questions are "Come up with an idea for a problem and try to solve it." I doubt very much someone is going to give me a data set, tell me there is a problem I need to solve, but they aren't going to tell me what it is. I understand the SOW, but coming up with some imaginary problem was annoying. Creating random things to add to and SOW for an imaginary problem was incredibly annoying. Overall. I like the hands on stuff where I am working with a data set, I even like the questioning and writing (when we aren't told to just make something up). Yes, I can make something up, but I don't want to. I want experience with someone giving me a problem with something I probably know nothing about and then being told to come up with an SOW to a given problem. Also, learning logs are incredibly annoying. I'm never going to go back and look at them. If I need to remember something I'll look at my notes. I'll know how far I've come by how comfortable I become working with data, not by digging through old files from when I knew nothing about data analysis.

[@letsnacho5491]

Hey I have a question in this course like are there premade tutorials or online classes daily like who is the one teaching?

[@thelaziestninja86]

@@letsnacho5491 They do have some simple tutorials in the videos. They are really basic however. It's basically a self taught course with a lot of reading and some videos. It's nothing hard, it's just too basic. I believe you can audit the course, which I'd suggest, before paying for it.

[@guyfromthehill]

How much was your package for Google.

[@SurjeetSingh-mo2rh]

You are superb and crystal clear

[@capt_gh0st]

Hey, I don't have a computer but i have an Android tablet. Do you think i can complete this course on a tablet?

[@potatohead6470]

is it possible for those who don't have strong Maths? i failed my Math but i have high curiosity about how things work and i love data

[@ashiqjunayed6812]

Thanks for the video Sundas! I am in now course six. Your feedback helps me a lot. Anything that you think would be good for future analyst who wants to advance their career apart from this course would be great. Keep up the good work!

[@SundasKhalid]

Thank you! Noted on your suggestion. Will think more about it and how it can be nicely packed into a video

[@omkarmule4337]

Hello @Ashiq Junayed .Recently i have enrolled in google data analytics course and completed my 1st course but i am not able to view second course ?can u provide solution for that issue?do i firsr need to download certificate first?to start second course?

[@ashiqjunayed6812]

@@omkarmule4337 if your subscription to Coursera not end you could enroll the next course. Otherwise you can get help from the support section.

[@naziaali642]

I got the financial aid for course one do we have to write the same reasons for applying financial aid for second course ? Please somebody answer

[@pree394]

Yes you got to right the same reason, but make sure that the reason is quite convincing as to why you need financial assistance for completing the course. A friend of mine did the same to finish the entire course.

[@naziaali642]

@@pree394 thanks i got the financial aid for course first and today only i applied for second by writing the same reasons from which i got the first course

[@SundasKhalid]

Nazia, glad you got the financial aid! All the best!

[@imranmaan123]

I'm a Software Quality Analyst having 12 year experience in a leading IT company running team but ita manual Testing and team Management, I am not satisfying with my current job coz i'm importent for my company due to the domain but feel ill not fit for market... i'm good in SQL database so should this is right time to shift to Data side? Really confused At the moment. Please guide..

[@akin242002]

Great review. Very thoughtful and looking at it from a variety of ways.

[@Athandatu]

Wow, you look so much like Sarah Silverman

[@SundasKhalid]

That's new one :)

[@rolguin8115]

You couldn't be more right on how to get the learning in the long term. 😉

[@albinsiby7]

Hi, I was considering the course and wanted to ask that if we choose the option to finish course in 6 months (10hours/ week), can we go at a faster pace if we have the time or will we have to go as per the mentioned pace of 10 hrs/week ?

[@chariss1178]

Yes, I finished course one in one day

[@garanamogudu5396]

@@chariss1178 seriously bro ? Did u gave exam?

[@priyam312]

Can i get a certificate on financial aid?

[@desireel247]

There are several different googles certificate programs that boast getting good paying tech certificates that will help open doors to these jobs, but where are all the job openings for people with these certificates listed that have no prior degree in a related field? It doesn't matter if you can do it if you can't get employed after. Does google also offer, or can they, a place where they list available positions to those that have just the certificates they got training thru them? In most other places, these certificates alone, and a portfolio, are not enough to land a job.

[@sriyarachamalla9045]

Do we get 8 different certificates or we get 1 certificate after completing all 8 courses ?

[@dianeal-habieli745]

sloppy, disjointed presentation

[@AbdulAhad-ul7tg]

Just saw your video on course 6 week 3. Being Pakistani So inspired with your journey.

[@gulraizkhanlak]

@sundas can we skip R course and study from somewhere else in python ?

[@chacmool2581]

A general topic that you ought to cover is the value of these moocs and nearly free online courses vs. the time and $$ investment of a master's degree. This is for two reasons. One, labor surveys indicate that employers are requiring degrees even for jobs and tasks that don't need it. It's all there in the labor stats, in the data. This means that the barrier to entry is getting higher and higher. Two, surveys of the DS field in the US reveal that most data scientists have at least a bachelor's and a good third have at least a masters in a related field. Three, the few companies not requiring degrees and focusing exclusively on skills are a miniscule minority. Most jobs, most companies still require degrees. Plus the best jobs will always tend to go to those with degrees. There are no shortcuts and free lunches, I am afraid.

[@KenSherman]

Sounds like you would make a good video. Ppl will be flooding the comments section😉.

[@ritwikparija1525]

Can you give us links or real-world Projects on DA it would really help a lot.

[@manpreetsasan8617]

You can practice on kaggle

[@shwetaaswal3383]

This only course cant get you a job. What else you can suggest after doing this certification

[@SundasKhalid]

See the full video and find the part where I talk about building projects portfolio

[@mohammedabrarkhan9729]

Hi Sundus, thank you for the video! This really helped clarify so many doubts I had about the field and how I should go about my path. Thank you!

[@yesicarojas4260]

how fast can you complete this course ? can it be done in a month? Thank you!

[@allahthegreatest1]

Hey Sundas, I just got a free enrollment from google and I am grateful for that. But here I am facing a problem my exams starts in january ending and ends in february. I am not sure wether the cousre enrollment will still be there or not... Can you please suggest me what to do as soon as possible so that I don't miss the chance. My main issue is will the cousre be still there or not If I have decided to start it after 2 months..? As my final exams are here and i need to prepare for them... Please Reply Me.

[@jes932]

I started watching your video and the speed of your talking give me anxiety 😂, you speak very fast for and instructional video

[@sevdas157]

You perfectly explained, but because you use your hands too much, it was a bit distracting me. Thank you

[@nathanjones2214]

Thank you for the video. Could you please give an example of how to build a PROJECT PORTFOLIO?

[@robertnormanomega2298]

hi Sundas. just want to ask I am from the Philippines. does the financial aid only covers american citizens?

[@waynelast1685]

23:10. yes! make a more advanced course.

[@salmahussein9040]

Thank you for this very informative video! Loved hearing your input as a woman of color!

[@SundasKhalid]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@Black-xq3iq]

Will it be help to complete both data analytics and project management certification ?

[@palakpathak9087]

Hi Sundas I have a doubt that after finishing this course can we revisit the course whenever we need to brush up

[@SundasKhalid]

I think you can but not sure if Coursera has a time limit. I'd suggest checking Coursera's website.

[@garanamogudu5396]

How much time it took for you?

[@VaibhavShewale]

maybe i should start this and do it in my free time!

[@Raj-gc2rc]

Please guide me to become Time series analyst, I have good understanding of time series analysis

[@verma_ayush]

this is great but don't you think you reviewing being one of the people who designed this course is a conflict of interest?

[@janoos24]

Thank you so much for this video. This was really helpful. You are truly making a difference in people's lives.

[@janoos24]

I began taking this course and have completed the course Data Data everywhere. Can't wait to learn more. Thanks again for inspiring us.

[@kevintom7034]

Did you have a video on the Data Analytics course? I think I saw you talk on there.

[@vaibhavsingh3247]

What do you think about IBM Data Analytics professional certificate?

[@SundasKhalid]

It'a a great choice too. If you watch till the end, I talk about the IBM certificate.

[@shabirahmed6510]

Hello Great review! Thanks a lot! I am currently into AI and ML , I wanted to know if this course is going to help me in the future as I am looking to become a ML engineer / Data scientist :)

[@reshmabenson9826]

Im right now in 6th course.... Want to know more abt the courses that I can do after this..... It would be really good if u do a video on that

[@theHustler2354]

What about statistics....?

[@9ramone7]

Hi, I just saw your video on the “How to mange imposter syndrome” I knew you looked familiar

[@abdulnasir9586]

Thanks for such guidance & brief knowledge. i am banker and my work is preparing MIS for management review. i interest sting in data science related courses to. hoping to get more inspirational videos from your end.

[@growwitholive]

Thanks for the video. So happy to hear that you are a part of it. I'm on course 2 now.

[@SundasKhalid]

Thank you!

[@omkarmule4337]

Hello study with olive can you please help me out in solving my issueI am not able to view second course do i need to download certificate firsr?

[@letsnacho5491]

Hey I have a question in this course like are there premade tutorials or online classes daily like who is the one teaching? if anyone knows please let me know

[@lakshmisharoff5447]

How about for people who want to be clinical data Analyst. Does it require python?

[@johnsonajayi7846]

If you know Python, SQL and R will be really helpful. More skills, more ways of doing things and more money.

[@stefanyloren]

I love this vid. The clearest vid about google cert. Thanks ❤️

[@kazisirajussalakin2652]

What is the difference between Data Science and Data Analytics?

[@jordankumar7443]

Thank you so much for this introductory or informational video'.

[@TheHemanthK]

Hello Sundus , wanted to know whether a Commerce graduate can do this course, or is it a science background specific course? please let me know.

[@Manoo0413]

It clearly states the course is for freshers, background does not matter

[@j_lovesu]

Amazing video. Thank you very much.

[@rohandhaigude5777]

Hi. Nice informative video! I have one question. I am a management consultant and wondering if this course will help me in achieving a sweet spot of data analytics used for decision making in Management consulting firms.

[@jorgehoces980]

Thanks for your videos even if this was posted 1 year ago!

[@SheIsAsAwesomeAsMe]

Can someone please tell me if I can take this course without a laptop, as mine is currently not working.. Can I do it on my smart phone instead? Anyone reading this, please reply!

[@abdulwaki8590]

Aoa sundas I hv a question I m going to start data analyst course I hv no IT background. If we can data analysis through pivot table so we can skip python?

[@mattsgamingstuff5867]

There is a certain scale of data where spreadsheets cease to be a practical tool. You will also want to do data exploration and cleaning that are much more easily managed in a programming language than Excel. Code has another real important benefit, it's built in documentation. When you work with and transform data you need to record and be able to communicate EXACTLY what you did, that gets very fuzzy with spreadsheets. But if you did it in code, everyone can inspect your process and repeat your analysis (you'll also be able to rerun the code to automatically update your analysis without any additional work!). But back to the practicality. Just try and manipulate a spreadsheet with a couple million rows...it's going to crawl, crash, or some unknown failure mode. With python or R you will be able to do processing routines in less than a second after you hit enter in your notebook. Also eventually maybe you'll want to apply some advanced modeling (maybe a neural net classification), that's not going to be in reach for Excel but will be a minor extention of your R or Python toolkit. Then there's another pragmatic consideration, your data source isn't going to be a spreadsheet. Most likely you'll be pulling it out of a database, so you're going to need SQL. You can pull from SQL into CSV or Excel, for small and simple cases. But lets say you need to merge large data from several databases...it's going to be a bad spreadsheet day with some very error prone copy and paste ninja work. You can directly load your query results into data structures in Python and freely manipulate and splice them together (and then even export to Excel if something would be convenient there). There's also the final consideration, if you have an analysis or modeling process that needs to be integrated into a software solution, a spreadsheet is worthless. The devs are basically starting from scratch. If you've got code (and Python can be glued in practically anywhere) half the battle is already done. Spreadsheet's have their place but coding approaches exist to make your life easier.

[@RafaelRabinovich]

Thanks for the informative guidance

[@henrimboko8387]

is it possible to have more training or live video on data processing and the tools you use daily in your work

[@igSololeveling]

Can i do I'm from commerce background

[@anirtej7450]

I request you kindly share the Google Data Analytics Certificate Course material if you have, Thanks

[@irfanmanzar3003]

I'm already on course 4. I know tableau but I'm more excited to learn R programing. I will also go for python later. I hope after the certification I will get a job in Chicago, Illinois. Best of luck you all.

[@Saasex]

I am at course 5 which is Analysis phase. Just completed week 2

[@manpreetsasan8617]

I just started. And I am really excited though i am well-versed with python and pandas. Any tips from your end guyz 😊

[@vallalperumal2689]

Hai, I started to learn Google data analytical course when I was at course 2 my free trial over, the payment was not debited automatically. Then I tried to pay with my debit and credit card again but I couldn't make payment till now. Did you suffered with same issue? How did you paid, can you help me?

[@ayeshaali6462]

@@vallalperumal2689 your card should have international usage activated.

[@sinisterxburn]

@@manpreetsasan8617 how are things now?

[@worldlythings4718]

I tried my hard to get job in data science and data analyst, plZ mm I request you to recommend something for me.

[@diogoramiro3987]

Do you need to pay to get the certificate? Also, do you receive a certificate delivered to your home or does it costs do order it?

[@SundasKhalid]

See the description for the cost. There is a coursera monthly fee. I believe the certificate is digital so you can print it

[@sahibpreetsingh3065]

Hi @sundas Thanks for inspiring me to take this course, I have already completed part one. Can u please let us know some other skills that may help to practice what they are teaching

[@swapnilwankhede3440]

Hi Dear, Thanks for uploading useful information. And you look amazing. I am vba developer, shall i go with this course? Kindly advise, it will be really helpful for me.

[@femialexwilliams9571]

Where would you recommend finding/ doing projects?

[@kashankamran4666]

Im study in sysops system administrator which one for me ? google certification can you guide me

[@chathunilakshani7004]

How much time is taken to complete this Certificate Course?(Full time)

[@jatinsharma8471]

Can we study for 20 hours a week as I want to complete the course in less time.

[@SundasKhalid]

I’m sure you can customized it based on your availability

[@jatinsharma8471]

@@SundasKhalid Okay. Thank you

[@mustafalokhandwala9793]

Thanks for the video ☺️ Just wanted to know that these tools which is mentioned like R, SQL, Tableau etc. that this course will teach you the basics of this tools. Like if I am from non IT background i don't know anything about these tools and want to pursue my career in data analyst so, this course will teach you these tools from starting or it will only teach that how we can only use these tools in data analyst. hope i am clear..

[@divyaagrawal7642]

I am also from non - tech background. I want a career transition so I made mind to shift to data analytics So can u suggest what can be good start for me?

[@rachanareethu9019]

Mam I request u to please make a vedio or suggest books must read for Data Analyst and Data Scientist.

[@gulraizkhanlak]

Just made my mind before the year starts....IA my second priority next year is to complete this course. Thanks a lot, sundas for the tips. Will really consider reading additional content and practicing more with projects.