Do you feel the need to upskill your skills to match the increasing competition and current dynamic industry environment? Uttam India Got you covered. From data science and machine learning to digital marketing, there are dozens of free courses you can take in 2023.
Here is a list of free online Google courses that will add an extra edge to your CV:
Data Science with Python
As the name suggests, the course gives applicants a thorough and comprehensive education of data analytical tools and techniques. The 13-module advanced course covers data analysis, visualization, NumPy, SciPy, web scraping, and natural language processing.
The 8-hour long course has self-paced videos with quizzes to ensure sound learning. This is the perfect kickstart to your journey to becoming a data scientist. You can register for the program here.
Fundamentals of Machine Learning
If you are looking to take a machine learning course then this course is for you. The introductory course will explore the fundamentals of machine learning and its application to growing your business.
The course is one hour long with video lessons and end-of-subject assessment and certification. You can keep track of your progress through the “My Learning Plan Page”. You can register for the course on Google Digital.
Machine Learning Crash Course
A slightly more advanced course in machine learning, it will include video lectures by Google researchers designed specifically for freshers, as well as interactive visualizations of algorithms in action with real-world case studies.
The course is 15 hours long with three modules and coding exercises that will help you apply your learning to TensorFlow, an open source machine intelligence library. Register for the course here.
Data Science Foundations
Another beginner’s course where you can learn data science. This course will introduce students to the data science and analytics landscape. It will also explore all the fundamentals of data science and the data science life cycle.
A 1.5 hour long course with six modules including quizzes to test your learning. The course will be suitable for Data Enthusiasts with the growing demand for jobs in the Data Science industry and beyond. Register here.
Learn Python basics for data analysis
Another data analytics course to add to your resume is Learn Python Basics for Data Analysis by Google. A 12-hour video course with four modules will teach learners how to use and write functions, practice with data analysis and work on their first algorithm.
The course will explain the fundamentals of Python programming language along with its application in data analytics. The structure has a variety of activities and quizzes to aid in rapid learning. Register here for the fast-filling course.
Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Data, ML, and AI in the Google Cloud
Cloud computing is a trending skill to acquire. The course offered by Google is suitable for those with little or no background in cloud computing. It will explore the fundamentals of cloud computing, infrastructure in Google Cloud, networking and security in Google Cloud and data, machine learning in Google Cloud, and AI.
The course will also provide a free certificate after completing the course. This is an on-demand course and you can sign up for it for free here.
Get started with Google Maps Platform – Web
Learn how to manage projects in Google Maps Platform and Google Cloud Console. In this course, you’ll learn how to create your own interactive web maps, create and attach a billing account, add maps to your website in JavaScript, and more.
The course is available in English language with a free certificate upon completion. Click here to register.
Google Analytics for Beginners
Google Analytics for Beginners will help newbies learn how to create an account, implement a tracking code, and set up data filters. In the course, one will learn how to navigate the Google Analytics interface and reports and set up dashboards and shortcuts.
It has four units covering various topics like acquisition reports, behavior reports, tracking campaigns with URL builder etc. along with a free certificate on completion of the course. Register for the course here.
Advanced Google Analytics
Once you understand the basics, you can move on to this course to further your knowledge. The course walks you through how data is collected and processed into readable reports. It will explain how to use configurations such as custom dimensions, custom metrics, and event tracking to collect data that is specific to a particular business.
The free certification course has four units that will teach topics like collection and processing of data, advanced analysis tools and techniques, etc. You can sign up for the on-demand course here.
Basics of Digital Marketing
One skill that is in demand and continues to grow is digital marketing. You can add this skill to your list by taking this free certification course. The course is accredited by the Interactive Advertising Bureau Europe and the Open University.
The 40-hour long course with 26 modules will teach topics like promoting online business, building web priorities, creating marketing strategies, using social media platforms to promote business, etc. You can register for this course here.
Edited by Divya Sethu