Google Cloud Skills Boost

Exploring Data with Looker

7 hours Introductory universal_currency_alt Free
Earn a skill badge by completing the Exploring Data with Looker quest, where you will learn how to use the Explore interface to access data published by LookML developers. In this quest, you will learn fundamentals of data exploration in Looker including but not limited to dimensions and measures, filtering and pivoting, merging explores, and using advanced functions.


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Badge for Exploring Data with Looker

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  • Lab

    Looker Data Explorer - Qwik Start

    In this lab, you will create a series of visualizations from the Airports and Flights datasets and save them to a dashboard in Looker.

  • Lab

    Filtering and Sorting Data in Looker

    In this lab, you will learn how to filter and sort data, and create looks with Looker.

  • Lab

    Merging Results from Different Explores in Looker

    In this lab, you will merge results from different explores in Looker.

  • Lab

    Creating a Looker Modeled Query and Working with Quick Start

    In this lab you will learn how to use the query parameter to create a modeled query for an Explore.

  • Lab

    Looker Functions and Operators

    In this lab, you will learn how to use Looker to pivot dimensions, reorder columns, remove fields, and use table calculations.

  • Lab

    warning Exploring Data with Looker: Challenge Lab

    In this lab, you will test your skills to view, filter, and sort data in Looker. You will also be expected to save Looks, add them to a dashboard, add them to a board, and schedule regular delivery of data.

  • info
    Quest Info
    Objectives
    • Use Looker to validate a business problem or opportunity using data
    • Share data insight with your team
    Available languages
    English
    What do I do when I finish this quest?
    After finishing this quest, you can explore additional content in your learning path or browse the learning catalog.
    What badges can I earn?
    Upon finishing a quest, you will earn a badge of completion. Some quests test your ability to apply your knowledge via a final assessment challenge lab. For these quests, you will receive a skill badge. Badges can be viewed on your profile and shared with your social network.