Credential Earned
The Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate is an industry-recognized credential issued by Google. This learning path is offered by SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera) and prepares learners to earn a shareable, employer-recognized certification that validates job-ready data analytics skills.
Program Overview
The Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate Learning Path prepares learners for entry-level data analytics roles by building strong foundations in data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and storytelling. The pathway emphasizes hands-on tools, real-world case studies, and portfolio development, making it well suited for CTE programs in data analytics, business, IT, and career readiness.
Learning Path Content
The learning path includes nine aligned courses that satisfy the requirements for Google’s Data Analytics certification:
- Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
- Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions
- Prepare Data for Exploration
- Process Data from Dirty to Clean
- Analyze Data to Answer Questions
- Share Data Through the Art of Visualization
- Data Analysis with R Programming
- Google Data Analytics Capstone: Complete a Case Study
- Accelerate Your Job Search with AI
Skills Developed
Learners develop job-ready skills in data cleaning and preparation, SQL and spreadsheets, data analysis and validation, pivot tables and charts, data visualization with Tableau, R programming, data storytelling, and accessibility-aware visual design. The pathway culminates in portfolio-ready case studies and integrates AI tools to support job search and interview preparation.
Career Outcomes
Completers are prepared for entry-level data roles such as Junior Data Analyst, Data Analytics Assistant, Business Analytics Associate, and Operations Analyst. The skills also support continued learning in advanced analytics, data science, or business intelligence pathways.
Industry Credential Value
The Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate is widely recognized by employers as a practical, skills-based entry point into data careers. For CTE directors, this pathway offers a clear certification outcome, strong workforce alignment, and measurable artifacts (projects and portfolios) that support placement and postsecondary transition.