"Build BI Pipelines" is an intermediate course designed for data analysts, marketers, and business intelligence professionals aiming to master the flow of data from source to insight. If you're looking to graduate from manual report building and embrace scalable automation, this course is your next step. You'll learn to architect a robust pipeline that funnels data from critical sources like ads, CRM, and web analytics directly into Google's BigQuery.
Build BI Pipelines
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Design, automate, and maintain a BI pipeline integrating multiple data sources into a live Looker Studio dashboard for timely, accurate reporting.
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March 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundational concepts of a Business Intelligence pipeline. Learners will move from understanding the "why" behind automation to a hands-on experience of building the initial structure. We will explore how companies like Spotify leverage these pipelines and begin connecting data sources into BigQuery, setting the stage for a fully functional and automated system.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments
In this module, learners shift their focus from building the pipeline to making it reliable and trustworthy. They will explore how automated data refreshes work in real‑world environments and learn how to manually refresh their transformations in the BigQuery Sandbox. They will also implement essential data auditing practices to ensure freshness and accuracy. The module emphasizes that data integrity is not a one‑time setup but a continuous process, essential for maintaining stakeholder trust.
What's included
2 videos1 reading1 assignment
The final module brings everything together. Learners will connect their cleaned and refreshed BigQuery data to Looker Studio to build interactive visualizations. They will also explore how advanced automation works in real‑world environments through an introduction to Cloud Functions, even though automation is demonstrated conceptually in the Sandbox. The module culminates in a final project, where learners build and document a complete BI pipeline from end to end, applying everything they've learned across the course.
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1 video1 reading2 assignments
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