Is The Google Data Analytics Certificate ACTUALLY Worth It?

The google data analytics certificate is said to be one of the best certs that coursera offers.
People claim to have gotten a job with this online certificate alone, which is pretty mindblowing.
But is a google data analytics certificate really worth it?
That will be the topic of today’s video
Enjoy!
~Shane

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[binalym]

I’m a physician with no background in IT, this certificate course set me up for an analytic role. It gave me the basic understanding of data analytics.
It didn’t end there, I ’m currently doing a masters in data science to develop the hard skills. Taking courses in sql, Python, statistics, excel helped.

So, in my opinion, for someone with no prior experience or knowledge, this is a great course. Remember to compliment it with IBM data analytics ✌️

[aturner]

I’m a corporate data analyst, everyone trying to get a job at my employer requires a 4-year bachelor degree in STEM/Business/Finance. This certificate set me apart when I finished it and helped me land my position. Highly recommended.

[justincostley]

I just finished the Data Analytics certificate today. I'm already a data anaylst but it was still interesting and it was nice to get a refresher.

[CalvinOnTheCoast]

I'm a data analyst and honestly, I love R, very simple and provides quick statistical analysis. Comparing R to Python doesn't seem realistic to me. Sure, python is valuable but even though it's an easy programming language compared to C# or Java, it still takes a lot more time to understand how it's working, plus you have to learn how to integrate Jupyter notebooks into VScode to really utilize the required library's (Matplotlib, pandas, scikit-learn...). Basically, all I mean to say by this, is don't get discouraged from data analytics because the course doesn't teach a certain programming language. The most necessary thing to master is SQL. That is what you will be expected to know in an entry level role, learn the harder stuff on your own time after work, as typically Python isn't required until a more senior role.
Overall great video Shane, keep it up.
Cheers.

[mikelesage]

I’ve been on the hunt for info on what certificates will help me land a role as Data Scientist. Right now I’ve had this and an IBM course recommended. What a great breakdown on this course! Thank you!

[thespiderexterminator]

More google certs please! You are doing us a great favor, Shane! Bless you!

[CardinalStrongk]

Loving these certificate videos. Super informative! I’m looking into getting one and your uploads are perfect timing also

[lawoemawuenagayheart]

Some people are really missing the point. The Google Data Analytics course PREPARES one enough for entry level DA role. There is no institution physical or virtual that gives you the "all you need to know" about a job. As you study the course, you'd naturally look up extra information on the topics to skill up and do even more learning as you practice using case studies. Specialization courses are fine to add up but be careful not to go down the rabbit hole to "master" a tool because these tools are really huge and you may not need a huge chunk of those to practice. You're HUMAN, and firms are looking for humans.

[cynthiaulloa]

you commenting on the fact that this is the cheaper way to know if you like this job was a great point. Thank you for your honesty, great video/

[Gsuneow]

Thanks for the info, I’m about to get my associate in business marketing this spring and I needed something more than just a degree in marketing. Since marketing and data analytics go hand to hand this would be great.

[ThePropertyTaxChampion]

This video is really good and informative, great job with all the details! I just started the course through coursera, looks solids, well see.

[kdsquire]

I completed the course as a prep for teaching a college course on Game Analytics and thought it was really good. The key third of this video is the most important part of this video. If you're interested in data analytics, definitely take this course. You will get a great sense for what data analytics is, is not, whether you like it, and where you need to learn more.

[mgminthantaung]

These certificates are really good for people who want to enter job quickly. I would like to request more of these, bro. Thank you very much 💓

[rajaiealmatrood]

I think that even as a medical doctor, having the skills of data analysis can significantly boost your chances of getting a job as, say, a researcher.

[dubkins]

Ha! I just finished the course today! Well difficulty wise it's not that bad (being a rising Senior for highschool). Personally I'd say it's worth it, if you have time you could breeze through the entire course within a month. The information is very helpful and interesting for someone who doesn't know anything about the subject. But the information about Tableau and R is too brief in my opinion, everything else is super useful. I don't know how useful it'll be for college apps (ACE recommends 12 credit hours) or interviews with keywords.

[haydenayotte]

As someone who recently completed this certificate, I agree with you that it is a “phenomenal way to dip your toe into data analytics”. It is perfect for someone interested in pursuing data analysis as a career path without needing to spend years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars trying to find out. However, as I have found out the hard way, this certificate alone is not enough to land someone a job as a data analyst.

[goldhawke]

I've been to university to study data analytics and I am currently doing the google data analytics certificate to improve my skills, its a great way to work on those skills for people out of university or college that lack feel like they still lack some important skills.

[exodus]

I'm taking the course right now. I'm very impressed by the quality of everything. When it came time for me to learn SQL I notice I'm having to go outside of the google program to learn what I need to pass the test. That's the only thing that I could say they need to improve on.

[aaronanthonymoat]

I found this today and they also do python as well. I was strolling the internet trying to find course for lover prices and found Google. I'm struggling for money so this is so good. I'm going to learn python first followed by this one. It's so reassuring hearing the good from you. Thanks for your video. 😊

[kobourou]

Shane you have motivated me in a few minutes, i feel so energized as I am finishing my second week in the course. I had doubts, now you made me believe. I'll be back with my certificate soon.