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There are 4 modules in this course
This course transforms how you approach digital analytics by taking you beyond the basics and into the professional implementation, measurement, and intelligence systems that power data-driven organizations. You'll learn how to leverage Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager (GTM), and Looker Studio to build a complete analytics ecosystem that captures accurate data, attributes performance correctly, and communicates insights that move businesses forward.
You'll start by mastering GA4 implementation through Google Tag Manager, learning how to govern containers, design scalable event tracking frameworks, and configure the data layer for clean, reliable data collection. You'll establish the professional standards that separate trustworthy analytics from fragile, inconsistent setups.
Next, you'll dive into e-commerce measurement and campaign attribution. You'll build end-to-end tracking across the full purchase funnel, standardize UTM-based campaign tracking across channels, integrate Google Ads with GA4, and evaluate attribution models to understand how each channel truly contributes to conversion outcomes. You'll also analyze conversion funnels and map user journeys to identify drop-off points and surface optimization opportunities.
Finally, you'll move from tracking to intelligence. Through hands-on exercises, you'll apply advanced segmentation strategies, build cohort analyses, configure predictive metrics, and design Looker Studio dashboards that enable leadership teams to self-serve strategic insights without analyst dependency.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Implement and govern a professional GA4 tracking setup using Google Tag Manager, including event architecture and data layer configuration.
- Build and validate a complete e-commerce measurement framework that captures accurate revenue and funnel data.
- Standardize campaign tracking with UTM parameters and evaluate multi-touch attribution models for smarter budget decisions.
- Analyze conversion funnels, user paths, and behavioral segments to generate actionable optimization recommendations.
- Configure predictive metrics in GA4 and activate audience intelligence for retention and growth campaigns.
- Design and publish Looker Studio dashboards that translate GA4 data into clear, executive-ready business insights.
Designed for digital marketers, analytics professionals, e-commerce specialists, and marketing operations practitioners, this course equips you with the technical depth and hands-on experience to build, manage, and extract strategic value from a professional-grade GA4 analytics system.
Step in, elevate your analytics practice, and learn how to turn implementation precision and behavioral data into the intelligence your organization needs to grow with confidence.
Master Google Tag Manager (GTM) fundamentals, including setup, containers, and governance. This module focuses on building scalable event tracking and leveraging the data layer to ensure accurate and efficient GA4 data collection.
What's included
12 videos5 readings4 assignments
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12 videos•Total 74 minutes
Specialization Introduction•6 minutes
Course Introduction•4 minutes
Introduction to GTM•5 minutes
GTM Containers, Workspaces, and Version Control•5 minutes
Hands-On: GTM Installation and GA4 Migration•7 minutes
Event Architecture and Measurement Design in GTM•5 minutes
Hands-On: Designing and Implementing Click Tracking•7 minutes
Hands-On: Form Submission Tracking with Google Tag Manager•7 minutes
Hands-On: Media Interaction Tracking•7 minutes
Data Layer Architecture in Modern Analytics•5 minutes
Hands-On: Setting Up the Data Layer for Enhanced Tracking•7 minutes
Hands-On: Implementing Event Tracking Using the Data Layer•7 minutes
5 readings•Total 75 minutes
Welcome to GA4 Implementation with Google Tag Manager•15 minutes
GTM Governance: Naming Conventions, Permissions, and Container Hygiene•15 minutes
Designing a Scalable Event Tracking Strategy•15 minutes
Structuring Data for Scalable and Reliable Tracking•15 minutes
Module Summary: Designing Analytics Infrastructure with GA4 and GTM •15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 33 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: Getting Started with GTM•6 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: The Event Blueprint: Designing, Tracking & Scaling Interactions•6 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: Unlocking Clean Data: The Art of the Data Layer•6 minutes
Knowledge Check: Designing Analytics Infrastructure with GA4 and GTM •15 minutes
E-Commerce Tracking, Campaign Attribution, and Conversion Journey Analysis
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
Elevate your e-commerce analytics by mastering tracking, attribution, and funnel insights. This module focuses on capturing key interactions, uncovering performance drivers, and optimizing the customer journey.
What's included
12 videos5 readings4 assignments
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12 videos•Total 71 minutes
E-commerce Measurement Architecture and Implementation Strategy•4 minutes
Hands-On: Product Interaction and Cart Event Tracking•7 minutes
Hands-On: Checkout, Purchase Tracking, and E-commerce Validation•7 minutes
UTM Parameters and Campaign Tracking•5 minutes
Hands-On: Implementing UTM Parameters for Campaign Tracking•7 minutes
Hands-On: Google Ads Integration and Advertising Workspace Setup•7 minutes
Hands-On: Attribution Modeling and Conversion Path Analysis•7 minutes
Conversion Funnel and Path-to-Purchase Analysis•4 minutes
Hands-On: Building Conversion Funnels in GA4•6 minutes
Hands-On: Analyzing Conversion Funnels•7 minutes
Hands-On: Segment-Based Funnel Comparison and Drop-Off Analysis•5 minutes
Hands-On: Path Exploration and User Journey Mapping•6 minutes
5 readings•Total 75 minutes
E-commerce Measurement Framework•15 minutes
Understanding Attribution: Evaluating Channel Contribution Across the Customer Journey•15 minutes
Campaign Tracking Standards: Ensuring Consistent and Reliable Marketing Measurement•15 minutes
From Funnels to Journeys: Interpreting Conversion Behavior and Identifying Optimization Opportunities•15 minutes
Data-Driven Insights: Segmentation, Prediction, and Visualization
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
Harness the power of data-driven insights through segmentation, predictive analytics, and visualization. This module focuses on understanding user behavior, anticipating trends, and creating engaging dashboards in Looker Studio to support smarter decision-making.
What's included
8 videos3 readings3 assignments
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8 videos•Total 47 minutes
Segmentation Strategy and Cohort Analysis•4 minutes
Hands-On: Advanced GA4 Segmentation and Analyzing User Journeys•7 minutes
Hands-On: Cohort Analysis and High-Value Customer Identification•7 minutes
Hands-On: Setting Up Predictive Metrics Analysis in GA4•7 minutes
Hands-On: Predictive User Segmentation and Behavioral Analysis•6 minutes
Looker Studio Foundations & Design Principles•3 minutes
Hands-On: GA4 Dashboard Setup in Looker Studio•7 minutes
Hands-On: Dashboard Insights and Interaction in Looker Studio•6 minutes
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
Customer Lifetime Value and Predictive Analytics•15 minutes
Dashboard Design, Custom Analysis, and Insight Generation•15 minutes
Module Summary: Data-Driven Insights: Segmentation, Prediction, and Visualization•15 minutes
3 assignments•Total 27 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: Segmentation and Predictive Analytics•6 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: From Data to Dashboard: Looker Studio Launchpad•6 minutes
Knowledge Check: Data-Driven Insights: Segmentation, Prediction, and Visualization•15 minutes
Course Wrap-Up and Assessments
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
Strengthen a digital analytics ecosystem with GA4 implementation, e-commerce tracking, campaign attribution. Focus on Google Tag Manager, user journey analysis, segmentation, predictive analytics, dashboards for actionable insights.
What's included
1 video1 reading2 assignments
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1 video•Total 3 minutes
Course Summary•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 30 minutes
Practice Project: Building a Scalable GA4 Analytics System from the Ground Up•30 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
End Course Knowledge Check: GA4 Implementation with Google Tag Manager•30 minutes
End-to-End Analytics: A Strategic GA4 System Design Challenge•30 minutes
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Do I need prior experience with GA4 or Google Tag Manager?
Foundational familiarity with GA4 is recommended. The course builds progressively from GTM setup through to advanced segmentation and Looker Studio visualization.
Do I need a paid Google account to follow along?
No. A free Google account is sufficient to access GA4, Google Tag Manager, and Looker Studio for all hands-on exercises in the course.
What version of Google Analytics does this course cover?
The course covers Google Analytics 4 (GA4) exclusively. Universal Analytics is not covered as it has been officially discontinued by Google.
Is Google Tag Manager covered in depth?
Yes. The course dedicates an entire module to GTM, covering container architecture, workspace management, version control, event tracking, and data layer configuration.
What e-commerce tracking topics are included?
The course covers product interaction events, cart and checkout tracking, purchase event configuration, parameter setup, and validation using GA4 DebugView.
Is campaign attribution covered?
Yes. UTM parameter strategy, Google Ads and GA4 integration, attribution model comparison, and conversion path analysis are all covered.
What is the data layer and why does it matter?
The data layer is a structured JavaScript object that passes information between your website and GTM reliably. The course covers how to set it up and use it for enhanced event tracking.
Are predictive metrics in GA4 covered?
Yes. The course covers how predictive metrics such as purchase probability and churn probability work, how to configure them, and how to build predictive segments for audience activation.
Will this course help me in a digital marketing or analytics role?
Yes. The course is directly applicable to roles in digital marketing, e-commerce analytics, marketing operations, and web analytics, covering both technical implementation and strategic insight generation
Is conversion funnel analysis included?
Yes. Building and interpreting conversion funnels, applying segment-based comparisons, identifying drop-off points, and using path exploration are all covered.
What tools will I be working with throughout the course?
The course uses Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, and Looker Studio across all three modules.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.