This course is packed with practical, hands-on assignments designed to prepare you for real-world challenges in Data Analytics. As a culmination of your learning journey, you'll complete a comprehensive Course Project that applies all the skills you’ve mastered throughout the course.

Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?

No Prior Experience Needed: This course is designed for absolute beginners, so no technical or analytics background is required.
Basic Computer Skills: You’ll need to know how to navigate a computer and use common tools like web browsers.
Access to Google Sheets: A free Google account will give you everything you need to follow along with the lessons and complete the assignments.
A Willingness to Learn: An open mind, curiosity, and a commitment to building your skills step by step are essential.

Time for Practice: Allocate time for assignments and the course project to truly master the skills taught.

Practical Assignments Overview

The practical assignments in this course are designed to bridge the gap between learning and doing, providing real-world scenarios to apply your skills in Google Sheets. Each assignment includes a structured task with clear instructions and a detailed solution to guide you through the process. To start, simply copy the provided file for each assignment from the shared link.

List of Practical Assignments

Analyze Your Data with Basic Formulas
Apply foundational formulas like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, and MIN to clean and analyze data effectively.
Master Sorting and Filtering in Google Sheets
Practice sorting and filtering data dynamically to uncover insights and organize your datasets efficiently.
Applying Conditional Formulas in Real-World Scenarios
Use IF and IFS formulas to solve conditional data challenges and make smarter data-driven decisions.
Advanced Data Retrieval Techniques
Leverage advanced lookup functions like VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH for seamless data connections.
Optimizing Data with Array Formulas
Automate repetitive tasks and calculations with ARRAYFORMULA to streamline your workflow.
Building Complex Formulas for Real-World Analysis
Combine multiple formulas into one powerful solution to solve intricate data problems.
Mastering the QUERY Function
Use the QUERY function to perform SQL-like operations directly in Google Sheets for advanced filtering and summarizing.
Dynamic Charts and Visualizations
Create compelling visualizations and interactive dashboards to communicate data insights effectively.

COURSE PROJECT

Title: Your First Step into Data Analytics: The Course Project

The course project brings everything you’ve learned together. You’ll tackle a comprehensive business scenario where you analyze data, create reports, and design interactive dashboards. This project is not just a test of your skills—it’s a tangible portfolio piece to showcase your expertise to potential employers.

Key Tasks:

Clean and organize a complex dataset.
Apply advanced formulas like ARRAYFORMULA, INDEX/MATCH, and QUERY.
Design interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
Summarize actionable insights for business decision-making.

Gabriel Castillo

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