Google Looker Studio

Google Looker Studio

One Day Intensive Workshop

In this course, we'll embark on a journey to explore the powerful capabilities of Looker Studio. Our goal is to unravel the mysteries of data visualization and business intelligence in an engaging and interactive environment. Whether you're a data enthusiast, a professional aiming to sharpen your analytical skills, or someone curious about the world of data, this workshop is designed to cater to your learning needs. Together, we'll dive deep into Looker Studio's features, learning how to transform raw data into compelling, insightful visual stories.

Training Outcomes

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basics of Looker Studio and its applications.
• Connect various data sources to Looker Studio.
• Create and customize tables, graphs, and other visualizations.
• Utilize advanced features like pivot tables, slicers, and visualization filters.
• Perform custom calculations and create time series graphs.
• Publish and share interactive dashboards effectively.
• Apply learned skills in Malaysian context through case studies.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of data analysis concepts.
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Google Sheets, Google Analytics, etc.).
• A Google account for accessing Looker Studio.
• Workstation with a minimum of 16GB or RAM.

Outline

1. Introduction to Looker Studio
   1. Overview of Looker Studio capabilities
   2. Navigating the Looker Studio interface
2. Data Source Integration
   1. Connecting to different data sources (Google Sheets, SQL databases, etc.)
   2. Basics of data preparation and cleaning
3. Creating Basic Visualizations
   1. Designing simple charts and graphs
   2. Introduction to Card Visualizations for key metrics display
4. Advanced Data Handling with Tables
   1. Building and customizing tables
   2. Implementing Methods of Aggregation for summarizing data
5. Enhancing Reports with Pivot Tables
   1. Creating pivot tables for multidimensional analysis
   2. Custom formatting and data sorting techniques
6. Interactive Elements: Slicers and Visualization Filters
   1. Using slicers for dynamic data exploration
   2. Applying visualization filters for focused data display
7. Custom Calculations and Formulas
   1. Implementing calculated fields
   2. Advanced formulas for custom data analysis
8. Time Series and Trend Analysis
   1. Constructing time series graphs
   2. Identifying trends and patterns over time
9. Incorporating Diverse Visualizations
   1. Exploring various visualization options (maps, scatter plots, etc.)
   2. Best practices for effective data presentation
10. Publishing and Sharing Interactive Dashboards
    1. Techniques for publishing dashboards
    2. Sharing and collaborative features in Looker Studio
11. Malaysian Case Studies
    1. Analyzing real-world Malaysian business cases
    2. Applying Looker Studio skills in a local context
12. Recap and Q&A Session

This outline provides a comprehensive framework for a one-day training session on Google Looker Studio, covering essential features and applications, with a special focus on practical scenarios relevant to Malaysia.