Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

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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7 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.6

(362 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

7 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.6

(362 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

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.

What’s included

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Taught in English

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from Google Cloud

Specialization - 7 course series

Course 2 includes hands-on labs with Looker to build skills in both data analysis and visualization. In the first lab, learners work with dimensions, measures, filters, and pivots to query, select, and visualize data in Looker using Explores. In the second lab, learners use table calculations and offsets to instantaneously create new metrics from data using Explores.

Course 3 includes hands-on labs focused on building LookML skills to curate data experiences for business users. In the first lab, learners practice creating dimensions and measures in LookML and learn about the different data types that LookML supports. In the second lab, learners create and persist derived tables in LookML to create new tables that do not yet exist in the underlying database.

Introduction to Looker

Course 11 hour4.9 (16 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Use Looker to explore and analyze data.
Apply LookML to create a semantic layer.
Explain the benefits and process of Governed BI & Analytics in Looker.
Utilize Gemini features in Looker.

Skills you'll gain

Looker (Software), Google Gemini, Data Governance, Self Service Technologies, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, LLM Application, Governance, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Data Analysis Software, and Application Programming Interface (API)

Using Custom Fields in Looker Explores

Course 245 minutesView course

What you'll learn

Create custom measures based on an existing dimension
Create custom groupings
Adding filters to custom measures

Skills you'll gain

Ad Hoc Analysis, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, Looker (Software), Database Application, and Data Literacy

Creating a Looker Modeled Query and Working with Quick Start

Course 31 hourView course

What you'll learn

Create a modeled query.
Save the modeled query in LookML.
Use the modeled query to build a Look report.

Skills you'll gain

Looker (Software), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Pivot Tables And Charts, and Dashboard

Optimizing Performance of LookML Queries

Course 41 hourView course

What you'll learn

Understand when and how to add persistence and incremental updates to derived tables.
Use aggregate awareness to optimize queries on rolled up or summarized data.
Create a refinement of an existing Explore.

Skills you'll gain

Looker (Software), System Monitoring, Data Analysis, Database Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, and Continuous Monitoring

Analyzing and Visualizing Data in Looker

Course 55 hours4.7 (367 ratings)View course

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 Presentation, Data Manipulation, and Data Import/Export

Looker Studio Essentials

Course 62 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Recognize key concepts and features in Looker Studio, including the interface, data connections and basic visualizations.
Describe the main data visualization charts and build simple reports using common chart types and data sources.
Describe the differences between types of data sources and connect to data sources using connectors.
Use data blending techniques to combine data from multiple sources.

Skills you'll gain

Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, and Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)

Developing Data Models with LookML

Course 75 hours4.7 (69 ratings)View course

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), Data Modeling, SQL, Dashboard, Database Design, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence Software, and Data Warehousing