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Track Marketing Goals with Google Analytics

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Navigate Google Analytics reports and apply time-based comparisons to identify marketing trends and measure campaign performance.

  • Set up conversion tracking goals, link Google Ads accounts, and verify data integration for accurate marketing measurement.

  • Analyze traffic sources by dimension, compare user segments, and export SEO query data to optimize the marketing strategy.

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February 2026

Assessments

32 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Google Analytics: Data-Driven Marketing Mastery with AI Specialization
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There are 16 modules in this course

Google Analytics is essential for understanding website performance and driving marketing success. This course teaches you to track campaigns, measure conversions, and demonstrate ROI using Google’s analytics tools. You will learn to navigate reports, set up goal tracking, analyze traffic sources, and apply segmentation to understand user behavior.

Through hands-on practice, you will create SMART marketing goals, interpret dashboards, integrate Google Ads data, and export actionable insights. These skills help marketers move from data-curious to data-confident, enabling smarter decisions and optimized campaigns. By course completion, you will build systematic reporting workflows, understand metrics versus dimensions, and confidently answer key questions: Which channels drive conversions? Are campaigns meeting goals? Where should investments go next? Google Analytics expertise is a must-have for marketers across industries.

You will develop the foundational skill of efficiently locating and understanding core Google Analytics reports that form the backbone of digital marketing performance monitoring.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment

3 videosTotal 15 minutes
  • Why Analytics Navigation Matters for Marketing Success3 minutes
  • Google Analytics Interface Overview and Report Structure6 minutes
  • Navigating to Essential Marketing Reports6 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Understanding Core Google Analytics Reports10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes
  • Google Analytics Interface Knowledge Check5 minutes

You will effectively apply Google Analytics comparison features to analyze performance trends across different time periods for strategic marketing insights.

What's included

3 videos1 reading3 assignments

3 videosTotal 20 minutes
  • The Power of Time-Based Marketing Analysis4 minutes
  • Google Analytics Date Range and Comparison Controls7 minutes
  • Creating Effective Time Period Comparisons10 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Understanding Time Comparison Features and Applications10 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes
  • Comprehensive Google Analytics Skills Assessment15 minutes
  • Create Custom Date Range Comparisons for Marketing Analysis12 minutes
  • Time-Based Analysis Skills Assessment3 minutes

You will identify and understand the specific account permissions needed before attempting to connect Google Ads and Analytics platforms.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment

2 videosTotal 8 minutes
  • Why Permission Requirements Matter for Google Ads and Analytics Integration4 minutes
  • Verifying Your Permission Levels in Google Analytics4 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Google Analytics Permission Levels and Integration Requirements10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 3 minutes
  • Permission Requirements Knowledge Check 3 minutes

You will execute the complete integration workflow using Google's platform linking features and verify successful data connection through testing procedures.

What's included

3 videos1 reading2 assignments

3 videosTotal 10 minutes
  • The Business Impact of Proper Platform Integration4 minutes
  • Verification Methods and Troubleshooting Integration Issues3 minutes
  • Step-by-Step Google Ads Linking Process2 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Understanding Google Ads Linking Architecture and Data Flow 10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 27 minutes
  • Google Ads Integration Mastery Assessment 12 minutes
  • Integration Verification and Documentation Workflow15 minutes

You will learn the fundamental concepts that form the foundation of web analytics conversion tracking by understanding the critical differences between transactions and goals.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment

3 videosTotal 14 minutes
  • Why Web Analytics Conversion Tracking Matters3 minutes
  • Key Concepts in Conversion Measurement6 minutes
  • Exploring Analytics Interface and Conversion Reports5 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Understanding Transactions vs Goals in Web Analytics10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes
  • Transactions vs Goals Knowledge Check5 minutes

You will implement hands-on conversion tracking by creating destination-based goals in Google Analytics and validating their accuracy through systematic testing procedures.

What's included

2 videos1 reading3 assignments

2 videosTotal 10 minutes
  • Google Analytics Setup Interface Tour6 minutes
  • Step-by-Step Goal Creation Walkthrough4 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Destination Goals Configuration Process10 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 63 minutes
  • Comprehensive Conversion Tracking Implementation15 minutes
  • Create and Verify Your First Conversion Goal18 minutes
  • Goal Setup Process Review30 minutes

You will learn to select AI models that balance performance with interpretability requirements in regulated industries, using practical frameworks to analyze trade-offs between predictive accuracy and explainability constraints.

What's included

3 videos1 reading2 assignments

3 videosTotal 14 minutes
  • When High Accuracy Isn't Enough: The Production Reality Check3 minutes
  • The SMART Framework: From Vague Aspirations to Measurable Objectives6 minutes
  • Drafting SMART Marketing Goals: Complete Workflow Demonstration4 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Crafting Goal Statements: Metrics, Baselines, and Strategic Alignment 10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 16 minutes
  • Draft SMART Goals for Three Marketing Scenarios13 minutes
  • Evaluate Marketing Goals Against SMART Criteria3 minutes

You will establish statistical rigor to distinguish genuine algorithm improvements from random variation, teaching hypothesis testing frameworks, appropriate test selection for different scenarios, and multiple testing corrections to transform subjective algorithm selection into evidence-based decision-making that prevents costly deployment mistakes.

What's included

3 videos1 reading2 assignments

3 videosTotal 12 minutes
  • The Million-Dollar A/B Test That Almost Went Wrong 3 minutes
  • Hypothesis Testing Fundamentals: From Null Hypotheses to P-Values5 minutes
  • Conducting Statistical Significance Tests: Complete Python Workflow4 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Statistical Tests for Algorithm Comparison: Methods and Implementation 10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 15 minutes
  • Validate Algorithm A/B Test Results with Statistical Rigor12 minutes
  • Statistical Significance Testing Knowledge Validation3 minutes

You will learn to ensemble modeling strategies—bagging, boosting, and stacking—that combine multiple algorithms to achieve superior performance beyond individual models.

What's included

3 videos1 reading3 assignments

3 videosTotal 15 minutes
  • How Netflix Serves 230 Million Users with Ensemble Intelligence3 minutes
  • Three Paths to Ensemble Intelligence: Bagging, Boosting, and Stacking8 minutes
  • Building a Complete Stacking Ensemble: Step-by-Step Implementation4 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Building Production Ensemble Models: Architecture and Implementation Strategies10 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 33 minutes
  • SMART Goals and Statistical Testing in Data Science Applications15 minutes
  • Build Complete Ensemble for Credit Risk Assessment 15 minutes
  • Ensemble Methods Knowledge Validation3 minutes

You will learn the foundational concepts of analytics data structure by distinguishing between metrics and dimensions, understanding their interdependence, and applying this knowledge to interpret real Google Analytics reports.

What's included

2 videos1 reading2 assignments

2 videosTotal 6 minutes
  • From Data Confusion to Marketing Confidence: The Analytics Career Game-Changer2 minutes
  • Navigating Google Analytics: Where to Find Metrics and Dimensions4 minutes
1 readingTotal 8 minutes
  • Metrics and Dimensions: The Foundation of Analytics Intelligence8 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 6 minutes
  • Analytics Detective: Identifying Metrics and Dimensions in Real Reports3 minutes
  • Metrics and Dimensions Mastery Check3 minutes

You will gain skills in the practical application of Google Analytics dimensions to systematically identify, analyze, and optimize traffic source performance for strategic marketing decisions.

What's included

1 video2 readings3 assignments

1 videoTotal 5 minutes
  • Google Analytics Traffic Reports: Finding Your Best Performing Channels5 minutes
2 readingsTotal 18 minutes
  • Mastering Secondary Dimensions for Traffic Source Intelligence8 minutes
  • Step-by-Step Guide: Performing Traffic Source Analysis with Secondary Dimensions10 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 18 minutes
  • Traffic Source Analysis Mastery: Final Assessment 12 minutes
  • Strategic Traffic Analysis: Create Performance Reports for Marketing Decisions3 minutes
  • Secondary Dimensions and Traffic Source Mastery Verification 3 minutes

You will learn the foundational skills for activating and comparing user segments in analytics platforms to uncover behavioral patterns that inform marketing strategy.

What's included

3 videos3 readings1 assignment

3 videosTotal 12 minutes
  • How Segmentation transforms Marketing Performance3 minutes
  • Understanding Analytics Segments and Metric Comparison4 minutes
  • Step-by-Step Segment Comparison Process5 minutes
3 readingsTotal 21 minutes
  • Segment Types and Comparison Methodologies4 minutes
  • Analytics Platform Navigation Guide7 minutes
  • Interpreting Segment Performance Variations10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 6 minutes
  • Segment Application and Comparison - Knowledge Check6 minutes

You will learn advanced engagement rate analysis techniques and develop professional documentation skills for communicating segment insights to stakeholders in marketing organizations.

What's included

3 videos1 reading3 assignments

3 videosTotal 15 minutes
  • How Engagement Rate Analysis Drives Marketing Success4 minutes
  • Advanced engagement Rate Analysis Techniques5 minutes
  • Conducting Professional engagement Rate Differential Analysis6 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Professional Documentation Standards for Behavioral Analysis10 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 28 minutes
  • Comprehensive User Behavior Segment Analysis8 minutes
  • Professional Segment Analysis Documentation Project15 minutes
  • Engagement Rate Analysis and Documentation - Knowledge Check5 minutes

You will learn the groundwork for using Google Analytics as a powerful engine for SEO insights. Before you can analyze queries, interpret trends, or optimize content, you need a clear understanding of how data flows into your analytics environment. This module walks you through the essential settings, integrations, and navigation patterns that ensure your SEO data is accurate, connected, and ready for meaningful analysis. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation that makes every future report, query, and optimization decision far more reliable and impactful.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment

3 videosTotal 9 minutes
  • Why Analytics Integration Unlocks Marketing Success2 minutes
  • Navigating Google Analytics Administrative Structure5 minutes
  • Locating Integration Settings in Google Analytics2 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Understanding Analytics Platform Architecture10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 2 minutes
  • Administrative Navigation Knowledge Check2 minutes

You will shift from foundational setup to hands‑on SEO intelligence. This module focuses on the search queries that reveal how users discover your content without relying on brand awareness—arguably the most valuable signals for true organic visibility. You’ll learn how to export non‑branded query data from Google Analytics, structure it for analysis, and interpret patterns that uncover real opportunities for growth. By the end, you’ll be able to turn raw query data into actionable insights that directly inform content strategy, keyword targeting, and competitive positioning.

What's included

3 videos1 reading3 assignments

3 videosTotal 13 minutes
  • Why Non-Branded Queries Drive Marketing Strategy2 minutes
  • Search Console Query Data and Export Functions6 minutes
  • Filtering and Exporting Non-Branded Search Queries4 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Understanding Query Classification and Filtering10 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes
  • Non-Branded Query Export Mastery Assessment10 minutes
  • Export and Analyze Your Top Non-Branded Search Queries15 minutes
  • Non-Branded Query Analysis Knowledge Check5 minutes

You will build a comprehensive digital marketing analytics optimization system that integrates Google Analytics insights with AI-powered predictive modeling and SEO analysis. You'll learn to combine behavioral analytics, ensemble machine learning techniques, and statistical experimentation frameworks to create data-driven marketing intelligence that improves campaign effectiveness and goal achievement. Through hands-on Python development, you'll develop the technical skills needed to deploy responsible AI systems that deliver measurable business value in modern digital marketing environments.

What's included

5 readings1 assignment

5 readingsTotal 175 minutes
  • Module Overview5 minutes
  • Professional Context10 minutes
  • Web Analytics: Practical Applications for Digital Marketing10 minutes
  • Assignment: Website Performance Analysis120 minutes
  • Solution Key30 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Track Marketing Goals with Google Analytics15 minutes

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Yes, this course is designed for beginners with no prior Google Analytics experience. You'll start with basic navigation and progress to advanced analysis techniques.

You'll learn to use Google Analytics, Google Ads integration, Search Console data analysis, and goal tracking systems that are essential for digital marketing roles.

This course prepares you for entry-level positions in digital marketing, marketing analytics, campaign management, and SEO analysis across agencies, e-commerce, and enterprise organizations.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

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.

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