Advanced Google Analytics - A Practical Guide
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Set up and customize Google Analytics 4 for accurate, actionable insights tailored to your business
Analyze user behavior through advanced metrics like funnel exploration, path analysis, and event tracking
Implement attribution models to evaluate marketing channel contributions and optimize campaigns
Create and use custom dimensions, calculated metrics, and filters to refine data analysis
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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the full power of Google Analytics with this comprehensive, hands-on course designed to elevate your data analysis skills. Youβll learn how to interpret complex metrics, set up Google Analytics 4, and customize your reports for actionable insights that drive business growth. Whether you are tracking user behavior or optimizing marketing campaigns, this course equips you with practical knowledge and advanced techniques. Starting with foundational concepts like data measurement and user identification, the course guides you through mastering the Google Analytics interface and understanding key metrics. Youβll then dive deep into GA4 setup, customization, and explore real-world applications such as attribution modeling, event tracking, and conversion path analysis. The course is structured to build your expertise progressively with clear examples and practical exercises. As you advance, you will gain proficiency in applying custom dimensions, creating filters, calculated metrics, and managing account structures to tailor analytics to specific business needs. You'll also learn to troubleshoot discrepancies and optimize data accuracy for confident decision-making. This course is ideal for digital marketers, data analysts, and business professionals seeking to enhance their analytics capabilities. Basic familiarity with Google Analytics or web analytics concepts is recommended. The course is best suited for intermediate learners looking to deepen their skills in a practical, results-oriented manner.
In this module, we will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of data in Google Analytics. You will learn about the different types of data and why understanding these distinctions is crucial for effective analytics. This foundation sets the stage for mastering advanced analytics techniques.
What's included
2 videos1 reading
2 videosβ’Total 5 minutes
- Introductionβ’2 minutes
- Basic Data Descriptionβ’3 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resourcesβ’10 minutes
In this module, we will delve into how Google Analytics collects and measures data from your website. You will understand the underlying tracking mechanisms and how data flows into the platform. This knowledge is critical for ensuring the accuracy and validity of your analytics reports.
What's included
1 video1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 4 minutes
- How the Measurement is Doneβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- How the Measurement is Done - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will explore the core metrics used to measure user behavior and engagement. You will learn how to interpret metrics like sessions, bounce rates, and active users, and adjust settings to better tailor your analytics. These metrics are essential for assessing the health and effectiveness of your web properties.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videosβ’Total 29 minutes
- Basic Metrics - User Identificationβ’7 minutes
- Basic Metrics - Session Definitionβ’3 minutes
- Basic Metrics - Session Adjustment in the GA Interfaceβ’3 minutes
- Basic Metrics - Bounce Rate and Engagement Rateβ’4 minutes
- Basic Metrics - Active Users and Total Usersβ’2 minutes
- Basic Metrics - Time Measurementβ’9 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Basic Metrics - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through the Google Analytics user interface and its powerful tools. You will learn to access and manipulate data in real-time, refine time-based analysis, and customize views for better decision-making.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videosβ’Total 25 minutes
- How to Use the Tool - Basic Interface Elementsβ’8 minutes
- How to Use the Tool - Real-Time Dataβ’4 minutes
- How to Use the Tool - Time Range Granularityβ’4 minutes
- How to Use the Tool - Primary and Secondary Dimensionsβ’3 minutes
- How to Use the Tool - Filtering and Sortingβ’7 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- How to Use the Tool - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will discuss essential considerations and tips for conducting accurate and insightful analytics. You will learn what to keep in mind while interpreting data and how to avoid common mistakes.
What's included
1 video1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- What to Remember When Doing Analyticsβ’1 minute
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- What to Remember When Doing Analytics - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through the setup and configuration of Google Analytics 4. You will learn step-by-step how to implement tracking, integrate with Google Tag Manager, and set up key goals for measuring success. This module ensures you are ready to leverage GA4βs powerful new features.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videosβ’Total 42 minutes
- GA4 - Basic Setupβ’7 minutes
- GA4 - Hardcoded Measurementβ’3 minutes
- GA4 - GTM Setupβ’7 minutes
- GA4 - Scroll Tracking Setupβ’7 minutes
- GA4 - Additional Setupβ’9 minutes
- GA4 - Goal Setupβ’8 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Google Analytics 4 Introduction & Setup - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will explore the differences between Universal Analytics and GA4. You will gain clarity on the new measurement paradigm and understand how to transition effectively.
What's included
1 video1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 5 minutes
- GA4 - Universal Analytics vs. Google Analytics 4β’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Google Analytics 4 - What Has Changed Comparing to Universal Analytics - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will dive into GA4βs advanced analysis features, including event tracking, funnel visualization, and report customization. You will learn to tailor your analytics for specific business questions.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videosβ’Total 52 minutes
- GA4 - Free Formβ’11 minutes
- GA4 - Key Event Rate A.K.A Conversion Rate Explanationβ’3 minutes
- GA4 - Funnel Explorationβ’14 minutes
- GA4 - Path Explorationβ’6 minutes
- GA4 - Segments Overlapβ’9 minutes
- GA4 - Reports Customisationβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Google Analytics 4 - Detailed Overview, Key Event Rate, and Customization - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will share practical insights and tips for using GA4 data effectively. You will discover how to analyze diverse metrics, optimize campaigns, and understand user demographics. This module equips you with actionable knowledge to improve your analytics strategies.
What's included
23 videos1 assignment
23 videosβ’Total 180 minutes
- Browser's Languageβ’4 minutes
- Location Dataβ’5 minutes
- Browser's Conversion Rateβ’9 minutes
- Device Categoryβ’5 minutes
- Screen Resolutionβ’9 minutes
- Page Speed Insightsβ’5 minutes
- Mobile Operating Systemβ’5 minutes
- Linking GA4 with Google Ads and Google Search Consoleβ’4 minutes
- How to Use UTM Parameters?β’23 minutes
- Landing Pagesβ’7 minutes
- Paid Traffic and Landing Pagesβ’3 minutes
- Custom Channel Groupingβ’9 minutes
- Traffic Sources Evaluationβ’11 minutes
- GA4 - Key Event Rate (Conversion Rate) in the Interfaceβ’3 minutes
- Site Search Dataβ’5 minutes
- Product Performanceβ’17 minutes
- Demographic Details - Age & Genderβ’11 minutes
- Calculated Metricsβ’7 minutes
- Page Exits and Exit Rateβ’6 minutes
- Session Query and Session Keywordβ’6 minutes
- Session Query and Landing Pageβ’4 minutes
- Checkout Flow Analysisβ’16 minutes
- Account Structure and User's Permissionsβ’6 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Google Analytics 4 - Practical Tips - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to attribution modeling and its application in understanding traffic source contributions. You will learn how to measure and assign credit effectively across user journeys.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videosβ’Total 30 minutes
- Attribution INTROβ’1 minute
- Attribution in Action: Drawing Parallels with Soccer and Traffic Sourcesβ’4 minutes
- Attribution and Model Comparison Tool Setupβ’10 minutes
- Attribution and Landing Pagesβ’4 minutes
- Attribution and Page Valueβ’7 minutes
- Attribution and Device Categoriesβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Attribution - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will explain the concept of platform discrepancies and their significance. You will learn how to detect and address data inconsistencies for more reliable analytics.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 11 minutes
- Platforms Discrepancies - INTROβ’1 minute
- Sessions Discrepanciesβ’7 minutes
- Conversions Discrepanciesβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Platforms Discrepancies - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will provide a comprehensive overview of scopes and their role in structuring analytics data. You will understand how to apply scopes to achieve clearer insights.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videosβ’Total 17 minutes
- Scopes - INTROβ’1 minute
- Theory - What Scopes Are?β’3 minutes
- How Data is Processedβ’5 minutes
- Scopes Applicationβ’8 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Scopes - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to custom dimensions and metrics, showing how they can enhance your data insights. You will learn to create and implement these customizations to meet your analytics needs.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videosβ’Total 23 minutes
- Custom Dimensions and Metrics - INTROβ’1 minute
- Theory - What Are Custom Dimensions and Metrics?β’3 minutes
- Practical Examplesβ’13 minutes
- How to Set It Up in Google Analytics Interfaceβ’7 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Custom Dimensions and Metrics - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through creating custom reports tailored to your unique requirements. You will learn to use powerful reporting tools for detailed and geographic data visualization.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videosβ’Total 23 minutes
- Custom Reports - INTROβ’1 minute
- Explorerβ’11 minutes
- Flat Tableβ’7 minutes
- Map Overlayβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Custom Reports - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will explore assisted conversions and their role in understanding cross-channel impact. You will learn to analyze these conversions to better evaluate marketing effectiveness.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 16 minutes
- Assisted Conversions - INTROβ’1 minute
- Theory - How Do Assisted Conversions Work?β’4 minutes
- Practical Examples from Google Analytics Interfaceβ’11 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Assisted Conversions - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on event tracking and how it enhances understanding of user interactions. You will learn to define and deploy events for customized analytics.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 14 minutes
- Events - INTROβ’2 minutes
- Theory - What Events Are?β’3 minutes
- Practical Examplesβ’9 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Events - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce regular expressions as a powerful tool for refining analytics data. You will learn to use regex for complex filtering and data organization.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 15 minutes
- Regular Expressions - INTROβ’1 minute
- What Are Regular Expressions?β’9 minutes
- Examples from the Interfaceβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Regular Expressions - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce top conversion paths and how they reveal multi-channel user journeys. You will learn to analyze these paths for improved attribution and campaign planning.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videosβ’Total 13 minutes
- Top Conversion Paths - INTROβ’1 minute
- Practical Usageβ’13 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Top Conversion Paths - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through using filters to customize and clean your analytics data. You will learn to implement filters that enhance data relevance and clarity.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videosβ’Total 12 minutes
- Filters - INTROβ’1 minute
- How to Use Filtersβ’12 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Filters - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce calculated metrics and show you how to create them in GA4. You will learn to use these metrics to gain deeper insights and tailor your analysis.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videosβ’Total 8 minutes
- Calculated Metrics - INTROβ’1 minute
- Setup and Practical Usage of Calculated Metricsβ’7 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Calculated Metrics - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will explain how custom channel groupings help organize traffic sources meaningfully. You will learn to create groupings that better reflect your marketing structure.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videosβ’Total 14 minutes
- Custom Channel Grouping - INTROβ’1 minute
- How to Create Custom Channel Groupingβ’13 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Custom Channel Grouping - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will teach you to set up and use custom alerts in Google Analytics. You will learn to monitor important metrics proactively and respond quickly to changes.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videosβ’Total 9 minutes
- Custom Alerts - INTROβ’1 minute
- How to Use Themβ’9 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Custom Alerts - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will conclude the course with a recap of the essential topics covered. You will reinforce your understanding and prepare to apply your new analytics skills effectively.
What's included
1 video2 assignments
1 video
- OUTROβ’0 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Assessmentβ’60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessmentβ’15 minutes
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