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Google Looker for Local Government Middle Management (2-Day Intensive

Course)

Course Title: Google Looker for Local Government Middle Management: A


2-Day Intensive Workshop

Course Description:
This intensive 2-day workshop is designed to equip middle management
professionals in local governments with the skills and knowledge to
effectively use Google Looker for data analysis, visualization, and
decision-making. The course will focus on the core functionalities of Google
Looker, connecting to data sources, creating customized dashboards, and
applying Looker to real-world scenarios specific to local government
operations.

Course Objectives:
1. Understand the basic concepts and functionalities of Google Looker.
2. Learn how to connect to various data sources and model data for
analysis.
3. Create, customize, and share interactive dashboards and reports.
4. Apply Google Looker to solve specific challenges faced by middle
management in local governments.
5. Develop skills to interpret and act upon data-driven insights to improve
operational efficiency.

Course Outline:
Day 1: Foundations and Data Modeling
Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
● 1.1 Introduction to Google Looker
● Overview of Business Intelligence (BI) tools
● Introduction to Google Looker and its capabilities
● Setting up your Looker account and navigating the interface
Example:
● Step-by-step guide to setting up a Looker account
● Detailed walkthrough of the Looker interface
● 1.2 Connecting to Data Sources
● Types of data sources (SQL databases, cloud storage, third-party
integrations)
● Establishing and managing data connections
● Ensuring data security and compliance
Examples:
● Connecting Looker to a local government database
● Best practices for data security in local governments
Break (15 minutes)
Afternoon Session (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
● 1.3 Introduction to LookML
● What is LookML?
● Basics of LookML syntax
● 1.4 Creating and Managing Data Models
● Building views and explores
● Defining dimensions and measures
● Advanced data modeling techniques (joins, relationships, derived
tables)
Examples:
● Creating a basic data model for a city’s public transportation data
● Step-by-step guide to advanced data modeling with LookML
● 1.5 Hands-On Practice: Data Modeling
● Practical exercises to build and manage data models
● Group activities to reinforce learning
Q&A Session (30 minutes)

Day 2: Dashboards, Reports, and Real-World Applications


Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
● 2.1 Building Dashboards and Reports
● Dashboard components and layout
● Adding and arranging tiles
● Customizing visualizations (types of charts and graphs,
appearance, interactivity)
Examples:
● Building a dashboard to monitor city crime statistics
● Customizing visualizations to highlight key insights
● 2.2 Sharing and Collaborating
● Sharing dashboards with stakeholders
● Collaborative features in Looker
Break (15 minutes)
Afternoon Session (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
● 2.3 Real-World Applications for Local Government Middle Management
● Public safety and emergency response (analyzing crime data,
optimizing response times)
● Public health and safety (monitoring health trends, resource
allocation)
● Urban planning and infrastructure (traffic analysis, zoning, land
use planning)
Examples:
● Case study on using Looker for public health monitoring
● Urban planning dashboard for city development projects
● 2.4 Advanced Topics and Best Practices
● Advanced Looker features (data actions, Looker API)
● Performance optimization (query performance, dashboard
optimization)
● Future trends and innovations (AI and machine learning in BI,
future of data analytics in local government)
Examples:
● Using Looker API to automate reporting
● Best practices for optimizing dashboard performance
● 2.5 Final Project: Building a Comprehensive Dashboard
● Guided project to create a comprehensive dashboard for a local
government department
● Presentation and peer review of final projects
Q&A Session (30 minutes)

Materials Needed:
● Laptop with internet access
● Google Looker account
● Access to local government data (datasets will be provided for practice)

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