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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access videos, readings, hands-on activities, and assessments anytime and anywhere via the internet, on a computer, or mobile device.

Business intelligence uses processes and tools to turn raw data into easy-to-understand, actionable information. Organizations rely on this information to make better strategic and operational business decisions.

Organizations of all kinds need business intelligence professionals to organize, analyze, and report data to inform decision makers. Business intelligence jobs exist in varied industries, from technology to finance to entertainment. 

In the U.S. and Canada, Coursera charges $49 per month after the initial 7-day free trial period. The Google Business Intelligence Certificate can be completed in less than 6 months at under 10 hours per week of part-time study, so most learners can complete the certificate for less than $300 USD. In other countries where Google Career Certificates are available, your cost may be lower.

This certificate is currently available globally in English. We are working on adding more languages soon. Some tools - like the employer consortium - are only available in the United States at this time. Please check back here for updates.

You will practice using tools and platforms including Google BigQuery, Google Dataflow, Google Sheets, Python, SQL, and Tableau.

This program assumes prior knowledge of foundational analytical principles, skills, and tools. These include data types, data strategy, data integrity, data cleaning, data aggregation, data analysis, and best practices when information-sharing. It also requires an understanding of spreadsheets, databases and structured query language, programming concepts, data visualization, and dashboards.

This advanced certificate builds on your data analytics skills and experience to help you take your career to the next level. It’s designed for people working in the field of data analytics or for those with foundational skills from completing the Google Data Analytics Certificate or a similar program.

We highly recommend taking the three courses in this certificate program in the order presented, as the content builds on information from earlier courses.

After graduating from this certificate program, you will be prepared for job titles like business intelligence analyst, business intelligence engineer, business data analyst, business intelligence developer, business analyst, and analytics engineer.

Business data is often stored in varied locations and formats, making it difficult to access, apply in a compelling data story, and use to inform business decisions. The data needs to be retrieved, structured, interpreted, monitored, and reported in accessible formats that enable stakeholders to understand and use it effectively. As a result, there is high demand in the marketplace for business intelligence professionals with the skills and expertise to achieve these goals.

Google Career Certificates are designed to prepare you for an entry-level role in job fields like data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, IT support, project management, and UX design. Advanced Google Career Certificates help you take your career to the next level by building on your foundational skills so you can go deeper in these fields. 

Upon completion of an advanced Google Career Certificate like this one, Certificate graduates in the U.S. will have the option to share their information with top U.S. employers that are hiring professionals like Deloitte, Target, Verizon, and of course, Google. Employer consortiums are currently available in the U.S., Canada, India, Singapore, Indonesia, and are coming to more countries soon. The employers included will vary by country.

In addition to expert-led training and hands-on projects designed to prepare you for a job, you'll get access to an interview practice tool, mock interviews and resume building workshops, career coaching sessions, and more. You'll also be able to connect with over 150 U.S. employers who are searching for candidates who have completed a Google Career Certificate.