Duration
2 Days
12 CPD hours
This course is intended for
The audience for this course includes professionals who are new to Looker who
are interested in leveraging Looker for data analysis, visualization, and
reporting. The course is designed for individuals seeking to gain a
comprehensive understanding of Looker's functionalities and apply these skills
in their organizations to drive data-driven decision-making.
Overview
This course combines expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group
discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Working in a
hands-on learning environment led by our expert facilitator, you'll explore and
gain:
Comprehensive understanding of Looker's platform: Gain a solid foundation in
Looker's key features, functionality, and interface, enabling you to navigate
and utilize the platform effectively for your data analysis and visualization
needs.
Mastery of LookML and data modeling: Develop proficiency in Looker's unique data
modeling language, LookML, to create customized and efficient data models that
cater to your organization's specific requirements.
Expertise in creating insightful Explores: Learn to build, customize, and save
Explores with dimensions, measures, filters, and calculated fields, empowering
you to analyze your data and uncover valuable insights.
Proficiency in dashboard design and sharing: Acquire the skills to design
visually appealing and informative dashboards, share them with different user
roles, and schedule exports to keep stakeholders informed and up-to-date.
Enhanced content organization with folders and boards: Understand how to
effectively use folders and boards to organize, manage, and discover content
within Looker, making it easily accessible for you and your team.
Optional: Advanced visualization techniques for impactful storytelling: Master
advanced visualization techniques, including customizations with HTML, CSS, and
JavaScript, and interactive visualizations using Looker's API, to create
compelling data stories that resonate with your audience.
Discover the power of data analytics and visualization with our hands-on,
two-day introductory course Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with
Looker. Designed for professionals who want to unlock valuable insights from
their data, this immersive training experience will guide you through Looker's
cutting-edge features and provide you with the essential skills to create
engaging, interactive, and insightful reports and dashboards. Our experienced
trainers will take you on a journey from the fundamentals of Looker and its
unique data modeling language, LookML, to advanced visualization techniques and
content organization strategies, ensuring you leave the course equipped to make
data-driven decisions with confidence. Throughout the course, you will have the
opportunity to participate in practical exercises and workshops that will help
you apply the concepts and techniques learned in real-world scenarios. You will
explore the potential of Looker's Explores, dive into LookML's capabilities, and
master the art of dashboard design and sharing. Learn how to organize and manage
your content with folders and boards and harness the power of advanced
visualization techniques to make your data come alive.
GETTING STARTED WITH LOOKER
* Overview of Looker and its key features
* Navigating the Looker interface
* Looker terminology and basic concepts
CONNECTING TO DATA SOURCES
* Setting up and managing data connections
* Exploring database schemas
* Understanding LookML: Looker's data modeling language
CREATING AND CUSTOMIZING EXPLORES
* Building and customizing Explores
* Adding dimensions, measures, and filters
* Creating calculated fields
* Saving and organizing Explores
DATA VISUALIZATION
* Creating visualizations using Looker's visualization library
* Customizing chart types, colors, and labels
* Displaying visualizations in dashboards
* Introduction to Looker's API for custom visualizations
ADVANCED EXPLORES AND LOOKML
* LookML refresher and best practices
* Creating derived tables and data transformations
* Managing access controls and data permissions
ORGANIZING AND SHARING CONTENT WITH FOLDERS AND BOARDS
* Introduction to folders and boards in Looker
* Creating and managing folders for organizing content
* Setting up boards for easy content discovery
* Sharing folders and boards with different user roles and permissions
DASHBOARD DESIGN AND SHARING
* Best practices for dashboard design
* Adding, arranging, and resizing visualizations
* Scheduling and exporting dashboard data
ADVANCED VISUALIZATION TECHNIQUES
* Customizing visualizations with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
* Creating interactive visualizations using Looker's API
* Integrating Looker visualizations with other tools
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP AND PROJECT
* Participants work on a guided project to apply the skills learned
* Trainer provides individual support and guidance
* Project Presentations, Q&A, and Training Wrap-up
ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS:
Nexus Humans Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Looker
(TTDVLK02) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of
sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your
learning expedition forward.
This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on
labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify
fundamental concepts.
Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical
skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm
of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course
ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.
While we feel this is the best course for the Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and
Visualizing Data with Looker (TTDVLK02) course and one of our Top 10 we
encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content
for you.
Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available
both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at
your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.