Making Sense of Data: A New Self-Paced Online Class From Google Begins in March

Google’s “Making Sense of Data” self-paced class is scheduled to run from March 18 – April 4, 2014 and students . There is no charge to register and participate.
Googler’s Amit Deutsch and Joe Hellerstein will introduce students to Fusion Tables.
What’s Required? From the FAQ:

• Internet Accessible Computer

• A Google Account

• “Basic familiarity with spreadsheets and comfort using a web browser is recommended.”

• “Knowledge of statistics and experience with programming are not required.”

• Prior knowledge of Fusion Tables is not a requirement

and should take 10-15 hours to complete.

Key Dates

• March 18: All units available

• March 28: Final project & assessment available

• April 4: Submission deadline for course project

Learn More

• Class Preview Page (Includes Video)

• FAQ

• Registration Page

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