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Earn a Google Data Analytics Certification & College Credit

iDEW is offering high school students the opportunity to take classes for college credit and to earn Google Data Analytics certification.

iDEW students working together on a computer during summer workshops

Thanks to our 3E grant, iDEW is able to offer high school students the opportunity to earn Google Data Analytics certification AND take classes for college credit.

Currently iDEW is piloting this program with 19 students from Arsenal Tech, Pike and the McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology. A second cohort of approximately 56 students will begin their work in summer 2023.

Acquiring real-world tech skills

The Google Data Analytics Certificate allows students to acquire in-demand, job-ready skills, including how to analyze and process data. They also earn college credit for four courses through Luddy Indianapolis. The grant from the Indiana Department of Education pays for the IU credit hours as well as expenses related to the Google certificate.

LaunchBoard's Jim Lyst, an adjunct instructor at Luddy Indianapolis who works closely with iDEW, has worked closely with students earning the Google certification to troubleshoot, help them stay on track and otherwise offer support.

Preparing learners for in-demand jobs

  • Junior data analyst
  • Finance analyst
  • Operations analyst
  • Data technician
  • Business performance analyst
  • Marketing analyst
  • Healthcare analyst

How it works

You must complete all 8 Google courses to earn the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate.

Summer Orientation

A orientation will be available in-person and online.

Fall Semester

  • Foundations: Data, Data Everywhere
  • Ask Questions to Make Data Driven Decisions
  • Prepare Data for Exploration
  • Process Data from Dirty to Clean

Completing these 4 Google courses plus additional assignments will earn you 6 IU Luddy credits (2 courses).

Spring Semester

  • Analyze Data to Answer Questions
  • Share Data Through the Art of Visualization
  • Data Analysis with R Programming
  • Capstone: Complete a Case Study

Completing these 4 Google courses plus additional assignments will earn you 6 IU Luddy credits (2 courses).