Master effective online research techniques with Google's advanced search operators to find obscure information reliably for professional success.
Master effective online research techniques with Google's advanced search operators to find obscure information reliably for professional success.
This comprehensive course enhances your online research capabilities, a vital skill in today's information-driven professional landscape. Building on basic Google search techniques, you'll learn advanced operators (site:, intext:, inurl:, etc.) and strategic approaches to locate precise information efficiently. The curriculum covers context-specific searching, language optimization, advanced reverse image search, and specialized content navigation across web, text, books, images, and videos. Taught by Daniel Russell, a Google Search engineering expert since 2005, this project-driven class translates cutting-edge research into practical techniques. You'll develop sophisticated research methods essential for marketing, consulting, and research roles, culminating in a project that applies these advanced skills to complex information challenges.
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What you'll learn
Develop expertise with advanced search operators like site:, intext:, and inurl: to target specific information
Master context-based searching techniques to optimize query effectiveness
Learn advanced reverse image search with modified search queries
Discover strategies for finding specialized tools to access non-indexed information
Navigate different content types including web, text, books, images, and videos effectively
Apply sophisticated research techniques to solve complex information challenges
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
Shareable certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course takes your Google search skills to an advanced level, focusing on sophisticated techniques for efficient online research. You'll learn to use advanced search operators like site:, intext:, inurl:, and more to target specific content. The curriculum covers strategic approaches to information discovery, including context-based searching, language optimization for queries, and advanced reverse image search techniques. You'll explore how to navigate different content types (web, text, books, images, videos) effectively and develop strategies for finding specialized tools to access information not indexed conventionally. Through practical, project-driven learning, you'll apply these techniques to solve complex research challenges, building skills essential for professional roles in marketing, consulting, and research.
Advanced reverse image search
Module 1
Searching through different kinds of content
Module 2
Learn the advanced operators
Module 3
Strategies for finding different kinds of tools
Module 4
Instructor

2 Courses
Search and Sensemaking Expert
Daniel M. Russell is a Senior Research Scientist specializing in Search Quality and User Happiness at Google. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Rochester, he has focused on understanding how people search for and make sense of online information. He has authored The Joy of Search and teaches effective search strategies through his popular MOOCs, which have reached millions of learners. His expertise spans online search methods, human-computer interaction, and sensemaking, aiming to enhance user experiences with large information systems.
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