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Looker Basics: Quick Start to Analyzing and Visualizing Data using Looker
Description
Looker Basics: Quick Start to Analyzing and Visualizing Data using Looker Introduction
Welcome to “Looker Basics: Quick Start to Analyzing and Visualizing Data using Looker.” This interactive one-day course is perfectly crafted for professionals who aspire to unlock the power of Looker for data analysis and visualization. Whether you are starting from scratch or aiming to sharpen your skills, this course will deepen your understanding of essential Looker features, such as connecting to data sources and mastering LookML.
Throughout the course, expert instructors will guide you in creating custom Explores and visually appealing dashboards.
Additionally, with almost 40% of the course focused on practical labs, you’ll get ample opportunity to apply these skills to real-world situations. As a result, you’ll learn to craft interactive reports and dashboards that enhance decision-making.
Our curriculum is designed to ensure that you can seamlessly apply your newfound knowledge to your business strategies. Also, you will discover how to integrate data insights effortlessly into everyday operations.
By the end of this workshop, you will be well-equipped to transform raw data into valuable insights, thus improving your business decisions and outcomes.
Looker Basics: Quick Start to Analyzing and Visualizing Data using Looker Course Objectives
- Master Core Features of Looker: Discover how to connect various data sources and easily navigate through Looker’s interface.
- Understand LookML: Gain expertise in Looker’s modeling language to efficiently manage and create data models.
- Build Custom Explores and Dashboards: Learn to assemble customized views and interactive dashboards that address key business questions.
- Engage in Hands-On Labs: Sharpen your skills by tackling real-world problems in our hands-on labs and through a guided project.
Prerequisites
To make the most of this course, you should have:
- Basic computer literacy, including comfort with software applications and basic file management.
- A fundamental understanding of data concepts such as tables, columns, rows, data types, and primary/foreign keys.
- Optional familiarity with databases and some experience with SQL, although not required.
- Basic spreadsheet skills for data manipulation, filtering, and sorting.
- Foundational knowledge of data visualization concepts and common chart types.
Audience
- This course is ideal for professionals new to Looker who want to leverage it for data analysis, visualization, and reporting.
- It is designed for individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of Looker’s functionalities to drive data-driven decision-making in their organizations.
Looker Basics: Quick Start to Analyzing and Visualizing Data using Looker Outline
Getting Started with Looker
- Overview of Looker and its key features
- Navigating the Looker interface
Connecting to Data Sources and LookML Basics
- Setting up and managing data connections
- Exploring database schemas
- Understanding LookML: Looker’s data modeling language
Lab: Practice setting up data connections and writing basic LookML code
Creating and Customizing Explores
- Building and customizing Explores
- Adding dimensions, measures, and filters
- Creating calculated fields
Lab: Create an Explore from scratch, adding dimensions, measures, filters, and calculated fields
Data Visualization and Dashboard Design
- Creating visualizations using Looker’s visualization library
- Customizing chart types, colors, and labels
- Displaying visualizations in dashboards
Lab: Develop a variety of visualizations and assemble them into an interactive dashboard
Organizing Content with Folders and Boards
- Introduction to folders and boards in Looker
- Creating and managing folders for organizing content
- Setting up boards for easy content discovery
Lab: Set up and manage folders and boards for content organization and discoverability
Hands-on Workshop and Project
- Participants work on a guided project to apply the skills learned
Lab: Apply data analysis, visualization, and organization techniques in a real-world scenario
Summary & Continued Learning Resources
- Review of key concepts covered
- Resources for further learning and exploration
$895.00
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1 Day Course |