This series of courses introduces data in the cloud and Looker to someone who would like to become a Looker Developer. It includes the background on how data is managed in the cloud and how it can be used to create value for an organization. You will then learn the skills you need as a Looker Developer to use the Looker Modeling Language (LookML) to empower your organization to conduct self-serve data exploration, analysis and visualization.
Google Cloud Data & Looker: Unlock Business Insights Specialization
Google Cloud Data & Looker: Unlock Business Insights Specialization
Build skills to leverage cloud data with Looker. Introduction to Data in the Cloud and Looker for a Looker Developer
Instructor: Google Cloud Training
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(364 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Learn the skills needed to do data exploration and analysis in Looker to empower others to solve business needs.
Use dimensions, measures, filters, table calculations and pivots to analyze and visualize data.
Create and share near real-time data visualizations using Looks, dashboards, and boards.
Use the Looker Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and project version control to modify LookML projects and curate Explores that empower business users to leverage data in their everyday workflows
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Data Management
- Data Modeling
- Real Time Data
- Pivot Tables And Charts
- Data Transformation
- Data Presentation
- Data Strategy
- Data Visualization Software
- Business Transformation
- Data Analysis
- Performance Tuning
- Data Governance
- Ad Hoc Analysis
- Data Storytelling
- Digital Transformation
- Interactive Data Visualization
- Google Cloud Platform
- Data Warehousing
- Looker (Software)
Tools you'll learn
What’s included
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Taught in English
13 practice exercises
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Examine the value of data and how it affects customer experiences.
Explore the different Google Cloud data management solutions that are available.
Learn about the ways Google Cloud products have made data more useful and accessible to a workforce.
Skills you'll gain
Google Cloud Platform, Data Governance, Data Management, Cloud Storage, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Business Transformation, Data Warehousing, Data Migration, Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Analytics, Digital Transformation, Data Strategy, and Database Systems
What you'll learn
Use dimensions, measures, filters, and pivots to analyze and visualize data
Create advanced metrics instantaneously with table calculations
Create visualizations using Looks and dashboards
Share Looker content with others
Skills you'll gain
Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, and Data Presentation
What you'll learn
Define LookML basic terms and building blocks
Model new dimensions and measures using LookML and use dashboards to combine key queries and visualizations into a one page executive view
Model files of LookML projects to design and build custom Explores for business users
Use derived tables in Looker to create new custom tables and use datagroups to manage caching policies
Skills you'll gain
Looker (Software), SQL, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Performance Tuning, Database Design, and Business Intelligence Software
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Frequently asked questions
This specialization is designed to be completed in 5 weeks at approximately 5 hours per week.
To get the most out of course 3, participants should have a basic understanding of SQL, Git.
It is recommended to take the courses in order.
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