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How To Get The Most From Google Analytics Professional Certificate
My Thoughts and Review of the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Google launched a new educational and professional training program called “Google Career Certificates.” The company believes that people don’t need college diplomas to gain job-ready skills. The whole idea sounds very intriguing, but does the program really live up to the hype? Yes and no. The job market is very competitive now. Most entry-level data analyst jobs require a bachelor’s degree and few years of work experience. Besides, a lot of job seekers who have advanced degrees are also taking online courses to advance their careers and broaden their skill sets. As a result, even though Google will consider its 6-Month career certificates as equivalent to a four-year degree, it might be hard to land a data analyst position solely based on this certificate. However, I do think students can learn a lot from this program. In this article, I will share my thoughts on each course to help you learn more effectively while taking these courses.
Is This Really Worth It?
It really depends on your expectations. The first thing you need to realize is that some people take less time to complete this program and some take longer time. The Google Data…