Improve Business Performance with Google Forms from Coursera

By the end of this project, you will create and execute a customer satisfaction survey using Google Forms, and then analyze the form responses. Creating your survey will depend on what your company wants to analyze. Are customers satisfied with the products offered? Or, are customers satisfied with the services offered? You have the option of deciding the specifics of the survey based on your company’s needs. In this course, you will create a survey to determine if customers are satisfied with the services of an appliance repair company. Once you have created and collected your survey responses, you will analyze the results using graphs provided by the Google form. Graphs are a great visual tool that allows you to quickly see different trends occurring within your business, instead of having to shuffle through pages of a report. In this project, your graph will visually show you customer satisfaction ratings. Creating a survey gives you the ability to review customer feedback, and allows you to more accurately adjust your business practices to fit the needs of your customers. Doing so will help your company improve products and/or services for increased customer satisfaction, and in the long run, increase your business’s bottom line.

Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

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Syllabus

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Provides an overview of data analysis methods for customer feedback

Teaches real-world applications of data analysis in business settings

Develops basic proficiency in using Google Forms and Google Sheets for data collection and analysis

Offers a practical approach to customer satisfaction measurement

Suitable for individuals with basic knowledge of data analysis or business operations

May require additional background in statistics or data manipulation for advanced applications

Reviews summary

Practical google forms for business improvement

Learners say this course provides a practical, hands-on approach to improving business performance. It focuses on creating and analyzing customer satisfaction surveys using Google Forms, offering immediate applicability for business insights. The structure guides users through leveraging Google Sheets for data transformation and visualizing trends via built-in graphs. While ideal for beginners seeking actionable strategies, some may find it less in-depth for advanced spreadsheet users. The course is optimized for North American users.

Covers key functions of Forms and Sheets for data insights.

"I liked learning how to link Google Forms data directly into Sheets for analysis."

"The course effectively shows how to transform raw data into useful business overviews."

"Understanding the graphing features for quick trend analysis was very valuable."

Clear, step-by-step guidance, ideal for new users.

"As a beginner, I found the instructions easy to follow and very clear."

"The guided project format made learning Google Forms simple and effective."

"I didn't have much experience with Google Forms, but this course built my confidence quickly."

Directly applicable strategies for business improvement.

"I appreciate how the course immediately provides tools I can use in my business."

"The focus on customer satisfaction surveys is highly relevant for my work."

"This project allowed me to create a real-world solution for data collection."

Focused scope, with consideration for North American learners.

"I found the content suitable for a basic introduction, but it didn't dive deep into advanced topics."

"While useful, the course is quite specific to surveys and doesn't broaden into other Google Workspace uses."

"As someone outside North America, I had to be mindful of some regional examples mentioned, though it didn't prevent completion."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Improve Business Performance with Google Forms with these activities:

Review key concepts from the course before starting

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Refresh your knowledge of essential concepts to enhance your understanding of the course material.

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Review your notes from previous courses or read relevant articles
Take practice quizzes or exercises to test your understanding

Gather and review course materials

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Build a strong foundation and increase retention by organizing and reviewing notes, assignments, and other course materials.

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Collect all relevant materials, including notes, assignments, and practice questions
Organize materials into a logical structure, such as by topic or week of the course
Review materials regularly to refresh your memory and strengthen your understanding

Read a book on customer satisfaction

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Gain a deeper understanding of customer satisfaction by reading a comprehensive book on the subject.

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Purchase or borrow the book
Read the book carefully, taking notes and highlighting important passages
Summarize the key points of the book in your own words

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Explore online tutorials for specific topics

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Expand your knowledge and understanding of specific topics covered in the course by seeking out and following online tutorials.

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Identify specific topics you want to learn more about
Search for online tutorials that cover those topics
Follow the tutorials step-by-step, taking notes and practicing the concepts

Practice creating and analyzing customer satisfaction surveys using Google Forms

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Reinforce your understanding of creating and analyzing customer satisfaction surveys through repetitive practice.

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Create multiple customer satisfaction surveys using Google Forms
Collect responses to your surveys
Analyze the results of your surveys and identify trends

Participate in a study group with classmates

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Enhance your learning through collaboration and discussion with peers.

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Find a group of classmates to study with
Meet regularly to discuss course materials, ask questions, and work on practice problems together
Take turns leading the discussions and presenting your understanding of the topics

Design a customer satisfaction survey for your own simulated business

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Solidify your understanding of customer satisfaction surveys by creating one for a business of your own invention.

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Brainstorm a list of questions that you want to ask customers
Create a Google Form and add your questions to it
Customize the look and feel of the form to match your business
Distribute the survey to potential customers
Analyze the results of the survey and make improvements to your business accordingly

Create a customer satisfaction dashboard for a real-world business

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Apply your knowledge of customer satisfaction surveys and Google Forms to create a valuable tool for a real-world business.

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Identify a business that you are interested in working with
Develop a plan for creating a customer satisfaction dashboard
Collect data from customer satisfaction surveys
Create a dashboard using Google Data Studio or another data visualization tool
Present your dashboard to the business and discuss your findings

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