“The training was excellent, we were really impressed by the trainer's knowledge and enthusiasm.”
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Octopus Electric Vehicles
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Google Data Studio training
Google renamed Looker Studio back to Data Studio in April 2026 - same tool, same course. In four 90-minute training sessions your team will learn how to build beautiful, automated dashboards using your own data.
Train your team from £2,250 +VAT
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- What you'll learn
- How to use Google Data Studio to build beautiful automated dashboards that collate and present data from a variety of data sources.
- Who it's suitable for
- Marketing and data teams who want to learn how to set up automated and engaging dashboards to bring their data to life and provide actionable insights.
- Course structure
- Six hours in total, as four 90-minute live sessions over four weeks, with exercises to do between each one. This one runs online rather than in person.
Data Studio training course details
Our Data Studio training course is spread across four 90-minute live expert-led sessions over four weeks. Each module includes practical exercises for attendees to complete between sessions.
Module 1Getting started in Data Studio
A full orientation of Data Studio looking at what it is, how it works, and how to connect and visualise your data in your dashboard.
Topics covered
- Data sources – how to connect Data Studio to all the data you need.
- The canvas – understand how everything works, and where it lives.
- Charts and graphs – exploring the key chart types and using them in your report.
Module 2Interactive dashboards in Data Studio
Now that you have set up a basic dashboard, we explore how to add interactivity to it in the form of dynamic date ranges, chart interactions and data filters.
Topics covered
- Date ranges – how to let the user set and change the date range.
- Filters – looking at how to filter your data on the fly.
- Chart interactivity – how charts can also act as filters and have optional data available.
Module 3Data controls and customisation in Data Studio
Dig into the data you are visualising and learn how to join it with other data sources, add new custom dimensions and metrics, and even have the user input their own data.
Topics covered
- Calculated metrics – build your own custom metrics to report on your KPIs.
- Custom dimensions – define and build new dimensions to report view your data by.
- Data blending – learn how to join multiple data sources together to plot in the same chart.
Module 4Techniques for better adoption
Covering features, tips and tricks that help get your dashboards seen and used by your stakeholders. Including how to design beautiful and engaging reports, and measuring how much they are getting used.
Topics covered
- Designing dashboards – adapt the look and feel to fit your brand for better engagement.
- Stakeholder orientation – learn how to roll out your dashboards with maximum efficiency.
- Process, tips and tricks – insights from years of hands-on Data Studio experience that will help you build best in class dashboards.
How attendees rate our training
What teams say after our GA4, GTM and Data Studio courses.
“Course pace and topics were spot on for what we needed and Daniel was very flexible.”
Head of Digital Growth
Starling Bank
“Daniel was a true expert of this subject and the course was extremely interesting.”
Account Manager
TBT Marketing
“Although a few things were familiar to me, it was explained in such a way as to make it easier.”
Head of Digital Marketing
Clear
“Very impressed by the pace of delivery: rattled along without ever feeling rushed.”
Head of Web, External Relations
University of Glasgow
“Delivery of the course was great, Daniel was clearly very knowledgeable and took time.”
Content Manager (Commercial)
FindAUniversity
“Trainer was excellent, well paced, clearly very technically competent, patient with questions.”
Digital Director
itineris
“Everything surpassed our expectations, most trainers left us with many unanswered questions.”
Acquisition Marketing Manager
Princess Casino
“George was very knowledgeable and clear. It was great to ask specific questions.”
Marketing Coordinator
British Film Institute
Further reading
Recent insights from our team on Data Studio and data visualisation.
Podcast
#135 Twelve highlights of 2025 and future predictions
Dara and Matthew recap 2025 with 12 top highlights, AI, analytics, and the best moments on The Measure Pod.
19 Dec 2025
Blog
Unifying student data to drive smarter recruitment for The University of Exeter
How we helped the University of Exeter connect student data end-to-end to measure marketing ROI and optimise recruitment.
11 Dec 2025
Podcast
#134 Building AI agents, from consciousness to collaboration (with Daniel Hulme at WPP)
AI expert Daniel Hulme, founder of Satalia, shares his journey from UCL PhD to entrepreneur, discussing AI, consciousness & deep tech.
28 Nov 2025
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