Looker Basics: Quick Start to Analyzing and Visualizing Data using Looker

Unlock the power of data-driven decision-making with our Looker Basics course designed for professionals seeking to excel in data analysis and visualization using Looker's robust platform.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Acquire a comprehensive understanding of Looker's platform features and functionalities.

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Develop proficiency in LookML for creating customized data models.

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Gain expertise in constructing and customizing Explores for quick insights.

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Master the design of dynamic dashboards for effective data communication.

Format

  • Instructor-led
  • 1 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

  • Data Analysts
  • Business Intelligence Professionals
  • Data Visualization Specialists
  • IT Professionals

Description

Looker Basics: Quick Start to Analyzing and Visualizing Data using Looker is a one day, hands-on course designed to equip professionals from a variety of backgrounds with the knowledge and skills needed to harness the full potential of their data using Looker's powerful platform. With the guidance of our expert trainers, you will gain a basic understanding of Looker's features, enabling you to create visually engaging, interactive, and insightful reports and dashboards to drive informed decision-making. Throughout this interactive workshop, you will explore Looker's key functionalities, including connecting to data sources, mastering LookML, building custom Explores, and designing captivating dashboards. With about 40% of the course dedicated to hands-on labs and a guided project, you will have ample opportunity to apply the skills you've learned in real-world scenarios. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your data analysis and visualization capabilities, enhance your professional skill set, and unlock the power of data-driven decision-making.

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Course Outline

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Getting Started with Looker

  1. Overview of Looker and its key features

  2. Navigating the Looker interface

Connecting to Data Sources and LookML Basics

  1. Setting up and managing data connections

  2. Exploring database schemas

  3. Understanding LookML: Looker's data modeling language

  4. Lab: Practice setting up data connections and writing basic LookML code

Creating and Customizing Explores

  1. Building and customizing Explores

  2. Adding dimensions, measures, and filters

  3. Creating calculated fields

  4. Lab: Create an Explore from scratch, adding dimensions, measures, filters, and calculated fields

Data Visualization and Dashboard Design

  1. Creating visualizations using Looker's visualization library

  2. Customizing chart types, colors, and labels

  3. Displaying visualizations in dashboards

  4. Lab: Develop a variety of visualizations and assemble them into an interactive dashboard

Organizing Content with Folders and Boards

  1. Introduction to folders and boards in Looker

  2. Creating and managing folders for organizing content

  3. Setting up boards for easy content discovery

  4. Lab: Set up and manage folders and boards for content organization and discoverability

Hands-on Workshop and Project

  1. Participants work on a guided project to apply the skills learned

  2. Lab: Apply data analysis, visualization, and organization techniques in a real-world scenario

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