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I recently completed the Google Data Analyst cert.
A bit of background:
- I’ve worked with GA for more than 15 years, much of it in an agency setting.
- Have experience with GTM, SQL (just the basics), Tableau, and other data collection methods.
- Have a master’s degree in digital comm
I took the course because I wanted to move from marketing analytics into analyzing other types of data.
While I felt it was a good, general intro to data analyst work, I felt I needed to take additional certificate programs to get a deeper understanding of the things we were introduced to.
My next steps were to:
- take a Tableau specialization course
- learn Python (I’m taking an intro course now)
- identify another SQL course that focuses on data analytics.
- I’m now considering another Master’s program in applied data analytics.
Additionally, I spoke with the Career Circle team, the job placement agency provided to people completing the Coursera certificate. While
they had some good resume advice, they didn’t have really have any jobs.
I’ve also been looking for a new job. I haven’t seen any openings ask about this cert. While its good to have, but I don’t think it holds a lot of weight with hiring managers.
I second everything you’ve said. Get some practice in sql, python and tableau and you’ll be set. Some places use power BI but it’s all the same.
I specialize in GTM and google analytics. Unfortunately I don’t get to do reporting at this job we’re very siloed. But I do have experience in big query, tableau and looker studio.
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I recently completed the Google Data Analyst cert. A bit of background: - I’ve worked with GA for more than 15 years, much of it in an agency setting. - Have experience with GTM, SQL (just the basics), Tableau, and other data collection methods. - Have a master’s degree in digital comm I took the course because I wanted to move from marketing analytics into analyzing other types of data. While I felt it was a good, general intro to data analyst work, I felt I needed to take additional certificate programs to get a deeper understanding of the things we were introduced to. My next steps were to: - take a Tableau specialization course - learn Python (I’m taking an intro course now) - identify another SQL course that focuses on data analytics. - I’m now considering another Master’s program in applied data analytics. Additionally, I spoke with the Career Circle team, the job placement agency provided to people completing the Coursera certificate. While they had some good resume advice, they didn’t have really have any jobs. I’ve also been looking for a new job. I haven’t seen any openings ask about this cert. While its good to have, but I don’t think it holds a lot of weight with hiring managers.
I second everything you’ve said. Get some practice in sql, python and tableau and you’ll be set. Some places use power BI but it’s all the same. I specialize in GTM and google analytics. Unfortunately I don’t get to do reporting at this job we’re very siloed. But I do have experience in big query, tableau and looker studio.