Online Course – Google Certified Professional Internship in Data Literacy, Johns Hopkins University

Become a data-driven manager. Master the basics of data interpretation.

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Professional Certificate

Beginners

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

No unnecessary risks

Skills you will acquire in the course

  • Developing skills in interpreting statistical results
  • Understanding theoretical statistics
  • Data visualization
  • Measurement and regression models
  • Understanding probability and uncertainty
  • Calculation and interpretation of a statistical quantity
  • Quantitative results assessment
  • Solving statistical problems
  • Critical evaluation of quantitative research work

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Data Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Social science researcher
  • Research Project Manager
  • Data analysis consultant
  • Research Methodologist
  • Regression model developer
  • Quantitative Results Assessment Specialist
  • Causality and uncertainty analysis
  • Teacher or instructor in the field of statistics

Internship – 5-part course series

This specialization is designed for professionals who want to develop a skill set in interpreting statistical results. Through four courses + a final project, you will cover theoretical statistics, data visualization, measurement, regression modeling, probability, and uncertainty, preparing you to critically interpret and evaluate quantitative analysis.

Hands-on Learning Project

Learners will develop expertise in the calculation and interpretation of statistical quantities, such as causal effects and uncertainty measures. Learners will apply their knowledge to evaluate quantitative results and solve statistical problems. For the final project, learners will select and critically evaluate published quantitative research work.

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Course 1: Data – What It Is, What You Can Do With It

This course introduces students to the concepts of data and statistics. By the end of the course, students should be able to interpret theoretical statistics, causal analyses, and visualizations to formulate meaningful insights.

  • Survey design
  • Statistical analysis
  • validity
  • measurement

Course 2: Measurement – Turning Concepts into Data

This course provides a framework for how analysts can create and evaluate quantitative metrics. The course begins with an overview of the different levels of measurement and ways to convert variables.

  • General linear model
  • Linear regression
  • Statistical analysis

Course 3: Quantifying Relationships with Regression Models

This course will introduce you to the linear regression model, which is a powerful tool for measuring the relationship between multiple variables. We will discuss how to create and interpret a multivariate model.

  • Statistical hypothesis testing
  • Measuring uncertainty

Course 4: What are the odds? Probability and uncertainty in statistics

This course focuses on how analysts can measure and describe the confidence in their findings. We will discuss how to conduct hypothesis tests using test statistics and confidence levels.

  • Research methodologies
  • Research evaluation

Course 5: Capstone in Data Skills – Research Evaluation

This is the final course in the Data Skills specialization. In this course, you will apply the skills and knowledge you have gained to critically evaluate original quantitative analysis.

  • Basic descriptive statistics
  • Causal inference
  • Data visualization
  • Empirical evidence
  • Cross-sectional analysis