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Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Looker
Description
Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Looker Introduction
Welcome to the “Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Looker,” a targeted two-day course aimed at professionals looking to master data analytics and visualization. In today’s data-centric business environment, being able to draw meaningful insights from data is critical.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of Looker, from its foundational elements and unique LookML language to advanced visualization techniques.
Throughout this course, participants will engage in practical exercises that cover everything from basic Looker functionalities to complex dashboard creation and efficient organizational strategies using folders and boards. Moreover, you will learn to effectively organize and present data, crafting detailed visual narratives that communicate insights in a clear and impactful manner.
The curriculum is designed not only to teach you the necessary technical skills but also to enhance your confidence in making strategic, data-driven decisions.
Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Looker Course Objectives
In this Looker Bootcamp, participants will:
- Master Looker Fundamentals: You will gain a comprehensive understanding of Looker’s core features, including its data modeling language, LookML.
- Develop Visualization Skills: You will learn how to create engaging and advanced visualizations that effectively tell compelling data stories.
- Enhance Data Organization: You will acquire skills in using Looker’s folders and boards for optimal data accessibility and impact.
- Build Analytical Confidence: You will develop the ability to perform thorough analyses of datasets and design impactful dashboards that facilitate data-driven decision-making.
- Hands-on Application: You will put your skills to the test through interactive exercises that emphasize practical application and learning.
Prerequisites
Participants should possess:
- Basic computer literacy: Comfort with using computers, navigating software applications, and managing files.
- Understanding of data concepts: Familiarity with basics like tables, columns, rows, data types, and key relationships.
- Familiarity with databases and SQL (helpful, not required): Some experience with relational databases and SQL, including SELECT statements, JOINs, and WHERE clauses, is advantageous.
Audience
- The course is for professionals who are new to Looker who are interested in leveraging Looker for data analysis, visualization, and reporting.
Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Looker Outline
Getting Started with Looker
- Overview of Looker and its key features
- Navigating the Looker interface
- Looker terminology and basic concepts
- Lab: Navigating the Looker Interface – Familiarize yourself with the Looker interface by exploring its various components, menus, and tools.
Connecting to Data Sources
- Setting up and managing data connections
- Exploring database schemas
- Understanding LookML: Looker’s data modeling language
- Lab: Connecting and Exploring Data Sources – Practice setting up data connections, reviewing database schemas, and writing basic LookML code.
Creating and Customizing Explores
- Building and customizing Explores
- Adding dimensions, measures, and filters
- Creating calculated fields
- Saving and organizing Explores
- Lab: Create an Explore from scratch, adding dimensions, measures, filters, and calculated fields to generate insights.
Data Visualization
- Creating visualizations using Looker’s visualization library
- Customizing chart types, colors, and labels
- Displaying visualizations in dashboards
- Introduction to Looker’s API for custom visualizations
- Lab: Creating Data Visualizations – Develop a variety of visualizations using Looker’s built-in library, customizing chart types, colors, and labels.
Advanced Looker Techniques and Applications
- Advanced Explores and LookML
- LookML refresher and best practices
- Creating derived tables and data transformations
- Managing access controls and data permissions
- Lab: Write advanced LookML code to create derived tables, manage data permissions, and optimize your data model.
Organizing and Sharing 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
- Sharing folders and boards with different user roles and permissions
- Lab: Set up and manage folders and boards for content organization, sharing, and discoverability.
Dashboard Design and Sharing
- Best practices for dashboard design
- Adding, arranging, and resizing visualizations
- Scheduling and exporting dashboard data
- Lab: Build an interactive dashboard, arrange visualizations, and practice sharing it with various user roles.
Advanced Visualization Techniques
- Customizing visualizations with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Creating interactive visualizations using Looker’s API
- Integrating Looker visualizations with other tools
- Lab: Advanced Visualization Techniques – Customize visualizations using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and explore interactive visualization options with Looker’s API.
Hands-on Workshop and Project
- Participants work on a guided project
Summary & Continued Learning Resources review
$1695.00
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2 Days Course |