Become a Looker Studio Pro Power User

(1 day)

 

This course is designed for experienced data analysts and Looker Studio users who want to take their skills to the next level. Participants will dive into advanced techniques for data blending, dynamic report creation with parameters, custom visualizations, and API integration. The course also covers best practices for enterprise deployment and administration, as well as advanced visualizations like maps and community-built options. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to create sophisticated, interactive dashboards and leverage Looker Studio Pro’s full potential for data-driven decision-making.

Course Objectives

  • Use advanced data blending techniques to combine data from multiple sources
  • Use parameters for dynamic content and user-driven exploration
  • Create custom visualizations and components
  • Leverage Looker Studio’s API for automation and integration
  • Understand best practices for enterprise-level deployment and administration
  • Implement advanced filtering, map visualizations, and Looker integration

Audience

  • Experienced data analysts and Looker Studio users who want to leverage advanced features
  • Individuals seeking to create complex, interactive dashboards with blended data sources and custom visualizations
  • Teams looking to implement Looker Studio Pro at scale and integrate it with other systems

Prerequisites

Completion of the Introduction to Looker Studio Pro course or equivalent experience with Looker Studio.

Course Outline

 

Module 1: Mastering Data Blending and Advanced Interactivity

  • Understanding data blending concepts
  • Combining data from different sources
  • Working with parameters
  • Advanced filtering techniques (checkboxes, sliders, etc.)
  • Lab: Creating a Blended Sales and Marketing Dashboards with Filters

Module 2: Custom Visualizations, APIs, and Integrations

  • Creating custom visualizations (Community visualizations)
  • Introduction to the Looker Studio API
  • Integrating Looker (Core SaaS instance) Semantic level into Studio Pro
  • Lab: Developing a Custom KPI Visualization and Exploring API

Module 3: Looker Studio at Scale and Advanced Visualizations

  • Best practices for enterprise deployment
  • Managing Looker Studio team assets
  • Gemini for Looker Studio 
  • Create Google Slides content
  • Lab: Exploring Looker Studio Administration and Advanced Visualizations