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From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform

4.6 out of 5 rating Last updated 13/12/2024   English

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Duration

3 Days

18 CPD hours

Overview

This course teaches students the following skills:
Derive insights from data using the analysis and visualization tools on Google Cloud Platform
Interactively query datasets using Google BigQuery
Load, clean, and transform data at scale
Visualize data using Google Data Studio and other third-party platforms
Distinguish between exploratory and explanatory analytics and when to use each approach
Explore new datasets and uncover hidden insights quickly and effectively
Optimizing data models and queries for price and performance

Description

Want to know how to query and process petabytes of data in seconds' Curious about data analysis that scales automatically as your data grows' Welcome to the Data Insights course! This four-course accelerated online specialization teaches course participants how to derive insights through data analysis and visualization using the Google Cloud Platform. The courses feature interactive scenarios and hands-on labs where participants explore, mine, load, visualize, and extract insights from diverse Google BigQuery datasets. The courses also cover data loading, querying, schema modeling, optimizing performance, query pricing, and data visualization. This specialization is intended for the following participants: Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Business Intelligence professionals Cloud Data Engineers who will be partnering with Data Analysts to build scalable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform To get the most out of this specialization, we recommend participants have some proficiency with ANSI SQL.

Introduction to Data on the Google Cloud Platform
  • Highlight Analytics Challenges Faced by Data Analysts
  • Compare Big Data On-Premises vs on the Cloud
  • Learn from Real-World Use Cases of Companies Transformed through Analytics on the Cloud
  • Navigate Google Cloud Platform Project Basics
  • Lab: Getting started with Google Cloud Platform
Big Data Tools Overview
  • Walkthrough Data Analyst Tasks, Challenges, and Introduce Google Cloud Platform Data Tools
  • Demo: Analyze 10 Billion Records with Google BigQuery
  • Explore 9 Fundamental Google BigQuery Features
  • Compare GCP Tools for Analysts, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers
  • Lab: Exploring Datasets with Google BigQuery
Exploring your Data with SQL
  • Compare Common Data Exploration Techniques
  • Learn How to Code High Quality Standard SQL
  • Explore Google BigQuery Public Datasets
  • Visualization Preview: Google Data Studio
  • Lab: Troubleshoot Common SQL Errors
Google BigQuery Pricing
  • Walkthrough of a BigQuery Job
  • Calculate BigQuery Pricing: Storage, Querying, and Streaming Costs
  • Optimize Queries for Cost
  • Lab: Calculate Google BigQuery Pricing
Cleaning and Transforming your Data
  • Examine the 5 Principles of Dataset Integrity
  • Characterize Dataset Shape and Skew
  • Clean and Transform Data using SQL
  • Clean and Transform Data using a new UI: Introducing Cloud Dataprep
  • Lab: Explore and Shape Data with Cloud Dataprep
Storing and Exporting Data
  • Compare Permanent vs Temporary Tables
  • Save and Export Query Results
  • Performance Preview: Query Cache
  • Lab: Creating new Permanent Tables
Ingesting New Datasets into Google BigQuery
  • Query from External Data Sources
  • Avoid Data Ingesting Pitfalls
  • Ingest New Data into Permanent Tables
  • Discuss Streaming Inserts
  • Lab: Ingesting and Querying New Datasets
Data Visualization
  • Overview of Data Visualization Principles
  • Exploratory vs Explanatory Analysis Approaches
  • Demo: Google Data Studio UI
  • Connect Google Data Studio to Google BigQuery
  • Lab: Exploring a Dataset in Google Data Studio
Joining and Merging Datasets
  • Merge Historical Data Tables with UNION
  • Introduce Table Wildcards for Easy Merges
  • Review Data Schemas: Linking Data Across Multiple Tables
  • Walkthrough JOIN Examples and Pitfalls
  • Lab: Join and Union Data from Multiple Tables
Advanced Functions and Clauses
  • Review SQL Case Statements
  • Introduce Analytical Window Functions
  • Safeguard Data with One-Way Field Encryption
  • Discuss Effective Sub-query and CTE design
  • Compare SQL and Javascript UDFs
  • Lab: Deriving Insights with Advanced SQL Functions
Schema Design and Nested Data Structures
  • Compare Google BigQuery vs Traditional RDBMS Data Architecture
  • Normalization vs Denormalization: Performance Tradeoffs
  • Schema Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
  • Arrays and Nested Data in Google BigQuery
  • Lab: Querying Nested and Repeated Data
More Visualization with Google Data Studio
  • Create Case Statements and Calculated Fields
  • Avoid Performance Pitfalls with Cache considerations
  • Share Dashboards and Discuss Data Access considerations
Optimizing for Performance
  • Avoid Google BigQuery Performance Pitfalls
  • Prevent Hotspots in your Data
  • Diagnose Performance Issues with the Query Explanation map
  • Lab: Optimizing and Troubleshooting Query Performance
Advanced Insights
  • Introducing Cloud Datalab
  • Cloud Datalab Notebooks and Cells
  • Benefits of Cloud Datalab
Data Access
  • Compare IAM and BigQuery Dataset Roles
  • Avoid Access Pitfalls
  • Review Members, Roles, Organizations, Account Administration, and Service Accounts
Additional course details:

Nexus Humans From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.

This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts.

Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.

While we feel this is the best course for the From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you.

Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

FAQ for the From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform Course

Available Delivery Options for the From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform training.
  • Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
  • Traditional Instructor Led Classroom (TILT/ILT)
  • Delivery at your offices in London or anywhere in the UK
  • Private dedicated course as works for your staff.
How many CPD hours does the From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform training provide?

The 3 day. From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform training course give you up to 18 CPD hours/structured learning hours. If you need a letter or certificate in a particular format for your association, organisation or professional body please just ask.

What is the correct audience for the From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform training?

Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Business Intelligence professionals Cloud Data Engineers who will be partnering with Data Analysts to build scalable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform

Do you provide training for the From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform.

Yes we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for the From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform. This can take place anywhere in Ireland including, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Northern Ireland or live online allowing you to have your teams from across Ireland or further afield to attend a single training event saving travel and delivery expenses.

What is the duration of the From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform program.

The From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform training takes place over 3 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 8 hours including small and lunch breaks to ensure that the delegates get the most out of the day.

Why are Nexus Human the best provider for the From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform?
Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies as they and their trainers have won and hold many awards and titles including having previously won the Small Firms Best Trainer award, national training partner of the year for Ireland on multiple occasions, having trainers in the global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021. Nexus Human has also been nominated for the Tech Excellence awards multiple times. Learning Performance institute (LPI) external training provider sponsor 2024.
Is there a discount code for the From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform training.

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for the From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform training. Other discount codes may also be available but only one discount code or special offer can be used for each booking. This discount code is available for companies and individuals.

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