Make Data Useful

Learning Objectives

After completing this unit, you’ll be able to:

• Describe core data management terms.
  
• Explain the importance of ingesting large quantities of data with speed.
  
• Explain Google business intelligence and data streaming tools.
  

Historically, data analytics has been about understanding what happened in the past. Now, with advancements in cloud technology, and the availability of digital devices, we're generating volumes of new data every day. In this unit, explore the capabilities. 

Review ways a machine can learn to predict, categorize, and recommend based on lots and lots of data. And uncover examples of organizations who have used machine learning to bring innovative solutions to their customers. 

Uncover Insights with Business Intelligence

Stream Analytics

Pub/Sub and Dataflow

Sum It Up

Migrating to cloud technology and having the right tools in place to gather information are just the beginning of innovating with data. What are the data points that define whether your organization is successful or not? What do you do with insights that you may have not even anticipated?

These questions and more highlight the need for strategy and intention within your digital transformation journey, no matter what stage you’re in.

Get Certified

This module is part of Google Cloud's Cloud Digital Leader learning and certification program. Complete the trail to start your preparation for taking the exam.