For learners starting data analytics who want a focused introduction to preparation rather than a full tool-by-tool learning path. These lessons also appear within Google's broader data analytics collection.
About this course
Focus on the work that comes before analysis: understanding data, checking its credibility, and organizing it responsibly. These Google videos cover data types, structures, databases, metadata, protection, and presenting yourself as a developing data analyst.
What you can learn
- Recognize data types and common structures
- Assess source credibility and interpret metadata
- Organize data with attention to access and protection
Course at a glance
| Provider | |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · Grow with Google |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Beginner — WikiFree audience assessment |
| Main language | English |
| Available videos | 5 |
| Video duration | 1h 55m · allow extra time for practice |
| Details checked | 8 October 2026 |
Who is this for?
For learners starting data analytics who want a focused introduction to preparation rather than a full tool-by-tool learning path. These lessons also appear within Google's broader data analytics collection.
Put the ideas into practice
Choose a public dataset and write a short data inventory. Record its source, date, fields, missing values, and permitted use. Decide which fields are necessary for one specific analysis question.
Choose a video from the lesson list, search for a topic, or use Previous and Next to follow the official playlist order. Mark lessons complete as you go. Your progress is saved in this browser without requiring a WikiFree account.
Free videos and certificate access
These publicly available YouTube videos are free to watch. This listing does not include a Google Career Certificate, graded assignments, or access to a separate paid learning program. Some playlists introduce or preview a larger certificate curriculum. Any certificate enrollment and its current terms are separate from watching here.
Software, advertising, cloud services, and some AI features shown in the videos may require an account or a paid plan. Watching does not require purchasing those optional services. Recorded interfaces can differ from current versions.
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| Course | Level | Focus | Study time |
|---|---|---|---|
| This course — Free Data Preparation Course by Google | Beginner | Recognize data types and common structures · Assess source credibility and interpret metadata · Organize data with attention to access and protection | 1h 55m of video; practice time is additional |
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| Data Analysis with Python: Free Course | Beginner | Python · NumPy · pandas | 12h 6m of video; practice time is additional |
Provider: Google. Videos play from the Grow with Google channel on YouTube.
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