Learning Outcomes

Welcome to the Course!

Creating your Google Data Studio Account

Exploring Data Sources, Tables and Filters

Creating Calculated Fields and Custom Dimensions

Creating a Time Series and Comparing Date Formats

Lesson Summary

This module explains the concept of data visualization and acts as an introduction to Google Data Studio, the data visualization tool that will be used throughout the entire course. You will also be able to connect your first data source and create a sample table with filters and segments.

What is Data Blending and the Concept of JOINs

How to Use Conditional Formatting

Access Permissions and Data Credentials

In this module, you learn how to blend different types of data and the concept of join keys. You will get the chance to use sample Google Sheets data to create charts based on single/multiple dimension joins. In addition, you will explore advanced design techniques such as conditional formatting and also learn how to share reports with others.

Introduction to Data Visualization - Course Assessment

Learn how to visualize raw data and build insightful dashboards with Google Data Studio in this free online course.

Introduction to Data Visualization

This free online course will show you how to execute powerful data visualization utilizing Google Data Studio. We'll show you how to design compelling reports for clients, internal stakeholders, partners or whoever your target audience might be. We'll equip you to use data connectors and tables, create dynamic filters and blend different data sources. You'll also learn to utilize the CASE and IF statements and and collaborate and share reports.

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