Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate Review | Will it get you a job?

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0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Why I took The Google Data Analytics
1:56 - Google Data Analytics Course Content
3:43 - Certification Quality
5:02 - Tips For Completing
6:24 - Certification Time Commitment
6:38 - Price of the Google Analytics Certification
7:31- My Favorite Things about the Google Data Analytics Certification
9:39 - Cons of the Google Data Analytics Course
10:26 - Will the Google Data Analytics Course Replace a Degree?
10:57 - Will It Get You A Job?
12:29 - How to Frame on Your Resume

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[yomamaisgaming]

Just finished the 8 courses. And the biggest takeaway is to use the tools you learn from this program to create a portfolio for employers. The certificate highlights what your certified skills is, but holds no real weight when applying for a job. Get the interview and showcase what you've learned.

[therandomdot]

Just FYI to folks. I have years of industry experience in data management & analytics. My lack of degree was holding me back from jobs. So, went to college. Graduated with a masters. And.. no job. Companies don't hire degrees, they hire tool skills. Learn softwares. Get certs. Get jobs. I've wasted 2 years after graduation creating project portfolios & code examples trying to demonstrate analytics skill. Nobody cares. All they care about is how many softwares are on your resume, and how many certs you have to back it up (if you don't have working experience). If you want to go for a degree, get a Bach and move on. Colleges don't offer enough enterprise-level softwares to give you the software skills you need to be marketable / employable after college. Folks coming out of college with degrees in IS are having to hustle to learn on their own. So, before exploring college, shore up tool skills and see where that takes you. I'm currently hustling trying to play catch-up. And it sucks.

[Anarkey]

Currently on my capstone project now in the course. Finished my IT Support Professional and IT Automation with Python. Thinking of doing track 2 for the capstone and adding it as my portfolio. I'm also planning out my own case study for a personal project. Hopefully it becomes a nice foundation for me to get a data analyst job as I'm doing a mid career switch

[pekachew]

I love this so much. I've watched around 15 videos on this course and yours is definitely the most helpful. Your breakdown is concise, informative and pleasant to watch. Thanks

[brianjacobs]

I am doing this course, while I am in my final year of my marketing degree. Thanks for being one of the people who helped me getting started.

[LukeBarousse]

Great insights, Nicole! I enjoyed hearing your perspective on how this applied in getting a job, keep up the content!

[ancientone]

This is one of "thee" Best reviews I've seen of this Cert. I just completed this Specialization and this is a spot on review👌. And it took me from July 3 2022-Jan5 2023 exactly. I made sure to click every link and read every word, unless there was repetitive material, in that case I would "skim" it. I feel confident from knowing nothing with a dream of becoming a Data Analyst with no degree or related work experience. To a confidence (that yea I don't know everything), but give me a chance and I could learn anything. That was a Great Ride. Thankyou Google, Coursera and all the instructors they were all superb. If you are serious they even offer financial assistance/scholarships upon request. You can really tell they did all of this with the best intentions in mind, very heart ❤️ warming.

[PaulL]

Awesome, thanks for the review. I'm working on the Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate right now. I'll definitely go into the Data Analytics next.

[mynameisjeff]

So I don't have a clue about data analyst but this sounds interesting and I definitely want to take this course, and hopefully become a data analyst. Thanks for this video.

[traetrae]

I'm just starting my capstone project right now. It's definitely taking me the full 6 months because I work full time and have had mandatory overtime for almost a year, have my child, and had a period of time where I burned out and didn't do any of the course for like two weeks a few months back. I'm excited to get started on the capstone project.

[enricodimaio]

I completed the google data analytics course (and the capstone project) in ~ 2 months. Basically I did 1 week a day, studying full time. I'd really love to work in the industry, and now I'm interested in learning more about python. I just hope that having a master's degree in design / communication, and not in mathematics / computer science disciplines, will not penalize me in the job search (in Italy or elsewhere).

Anyway, good video!

[raynsworld]

I’m hooked.. I’m trying t transition to this and I am a notary loan signing agent. Trying to change my life and start businesses to change others

[beautysheisluv]

OMG! I really enjoyed this video so informative and helpful. I started this certificate Program and completed course 1 in a day. Your are great and this has made me want to complete the entire program. Something I’ve learned is that you have to invest in yourself including your career. I am transitioning from health care and this is a great change. Thank you

[ragnaroksangel]

Really useful video. I decided to enroll today and knocked out the beginner course. I've seen sooo many jobs focusing on Google Analytics certification, but never bothered seeing what it actually is. I blew my shoulder last year and have been out of work, and then my transmission blew in my van. I have a disability in my left hand. So, bunk right shoulder, bunk left hand, and now on foot... My options are limited. The lightbulb finally came on and this is my solution. I've been a nerd my whole life, but have generally had pretty physical jobs. I'm tired of using my body instead of my brain.

[TheCazz]

Nice to see a video on this certificate from someone who’s actually completed it.

[edus]

How interesting. I always knew i learn differently than others but I’m amazed at how much this course is hyped by everyone and how much I haven’t been enjoying it. I seem to have very different ideas of what good teaching is. But it looks like I’m the only one! 😂 Anyhow, I’ll push through, and thanks for the review.

[ihameed]

Google has a full course around python, its IT automation with python. I wanted to be a BA/data analyst/BI for longest and followed/learned thing or two and honestly R is definitely a better choice than python for this course

[gregoryv]

Thank you so much for all the videos you do, I was looking for years basically on my own for the same info and going through your videos is sort of a double check and verification and guide as well, very informative, to the point and professional.
Thank you, please keep sharing!

[andrewjensen]

Nicole, thank you for this thoughtful summary with context, and an understanding of the key things that many going through this program will benefit from keeping in mind. I am already working through this program (end of course 4). A clearly constructed review / summary video of the program, such as yours, is motivational, because it is a piece of friendly, concise clarity of perspective in the midst of all the many details. Thank you.

[TheJourneyBunch]

This was great. Thank you for the insight into the course