Course Outline

Introduction to Looker Studio

  • An overview of Looker Studio and its capabilities for government
  • Understanding key concepts: metrics, dimensions, and data sources
  • A tour of the Looker Studio interface

Connecting to Data Sources

  • Exploring supported data sources for government use
  • Connecting Google Analytics, Google Sheets, and other platforms
  • Resolving common connection issues in a secure environment

Creating Your First Dashboard

  • Adding and configuring visualizations: tables, charts, and scorecards
  • Using filters, date ranges, and drilldowns for enhanced data analysis
  • Designing layouts and formatting dashboards to meet agency standards

Data Visualization Made Easy

  • Best practices for visualizing data in a government context
  • Using color, labels, and text for clarity and compliance
  • Combining multiple data sources in a single report for comprehensive insights

Customizing and Sharing Reports

  • Creating user-specific views with filters and permissions to ensure data security
  • Exporting, embedding, and publishing dashboards for government stakeholders
  • Collaborating with team members on dashboards to enhance cross-departmental transparency

Final Project: Building a Business Dashboard

  • Creating a dashboard for a real-world scenario relevant to government operations
  • Incorporating advanced visualizations and interactivity to support decision-making
  • Presenting the final dashboard to peers or instructors for feedback and improvement

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic proficiency with spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets)
  • Familiarity with fundamental data concepts (e.g., metrics, dimensions)

Audience for Government

  • Business analysts
  • Marketing professionals
  • Small business owners
  • Professionals new to data visualization and reporting
 14 Hours

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