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Data Science Specialization vs Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

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Coursera·Coursera
CourseraData Science Specialization

by Jeff Leek

Launch your career in data science. A ten-course introduction to data science from Johns Hopkins University.

CourseraGoogle Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

Prepare for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification. Design and manage cloud solutions on GCP.

Comparison

Data Science SpecializationGoogle Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
PlatformCourseraCoursera
Price$49/mo$49/mo
Rating
Duration200h80h
LevelBeginnerAdvanced
Certificate
InstructorJeff Leek--
Enrollment480,00095,000

Topics Covered

Data Science Specialization

RStatisticsMachine LearningData VisualizationRegression

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

Google CloudCompute EngineBigQueryCloud StorageNetworking

Quick take

Data Science Specialization is the stronger pick for beginner learners who want a course centered on R and Statistics at $49/mo with a 4.5★ rating. Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect is the better fit if you want more emphasis on Google Cloud and Compute Engine at $49/mo and a 4.5★ rating.

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