Best Online Courses for Data Analysts

[@edgarg.8094]

I'm going to start tomorrow my journey of self study to become a data analyst. I'm so excited for this! Wish me luck!

[@datping7377]

Curious to know how is it going so far?

[@Justjustice546]

Good luck! I started a few days ago

[@ABIOG15]

Hi, sounds good! Looking for who to study with on this new journey...how far have u gone?

[@Tururu134]

updates

[@mokranemokrane1941]

The guy has disappeared.. I heard he got lost in the first few days and soon abandoned. Nowadays, the guy is working in a farm in Nebraska, washing cow udders. Anyone out there to confirm that information?

[@Ryanair671]

00:07 You just gave me so much more confidence there. I have been doubting myself and thinking I'm just gunna waste my time learning this, since I don't have a degree in it. Thank you

[@sergiotorres513]

I like the last part of your video. Definitely once you learn the main aspects of data analysis you have to be able to communicate your findings. Storytelling is now most important than any other because it's not just how to show data but how to interpret this data.

[@rossbroadley6787]

Great video Alex! I have recently graduated from university and have moved into my first data analytics role. It's incredibly difficult to figure out which courses are worth your time, so thanks a million!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Very cool! You're very welcome! Good luck :D

[@datascienceworld3854]

This channel is best for the people who love to play with data..!!

[@duncankganderson]

just purchased Statistics for Data Science and Business Analysis. Some of your videos helped me land my first job as a data analyst! Thanks for posting your content, Alex :)

[@RandyRyanCandy]

Super curious, since I'm a novice, do you get your certificates from Udemy and then used them to post in your resume and you ended up getting hired? Just wondering about the process you went thorugh

[@duncankganderson]

@@RandyRyanCandy - I didn't showcase any of my Udemy certificates on my CV while I was looking for jobs. I just find Udemy's hands-on style learning helped me incorporate certain things into personal projects that I would then use for my portfolio :) All the best and stick with it!

[@souzamotasacul]

Best channel for me so far!!! Thank you for the content

[@dragonballz2560]

Great info to help me get started. Taking courses from universities and real business! Genius! Thank you so much! I subscribed today. Liked 100 times!

[@paolaquesadamurillo]

Wow! Thank you soooooo much I've been in a journey trying to find a good path to get into Data Analysts for so many weeks. I gave a try to the whole IBM professional certification in Coursera but (for me) is not that beginners friendly tbh. I had high expectations but I get scared of not really understand fully all the topics from the certification. I'm going to watch some other recommendations but I think yours are the ones! Big hug from Costa Rica! :)

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

That's great to hear! I hope these are helpful! Hey back from the States!

[@Nonye_oj]

Alex is the absolute best! Thank you!

[@AngelHernandez-ex7ji]

I recently came upon your channel and I really appreciate your transparency and real videos

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

So glad to hear that! :D

[@MT9973TM]

I took Data Analysis with Python during July 4th weekend. That course was great. Thank you, Alex!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Great to hear!

[@jgeise]

Alex, great video. Just want to add some context to Coursera's UC Davis Data Visualization With Tableau recommendation. This is a great course to learn the fundamentals of data visualization, and what you learn will help you with whatever software you choose to utilize. In the course, you will learn the basics of how to use Tableau, but this is not an in-depth how to do everything in Tableau. Many students come into the course with that misperception and miss the platform-agnostic knowledge of visualizing data. Again, great video, and thanks for sharing your journey.

[@dialiann]

Thank you for this video. I am a complete beginner and am excited to start!

[@trivagravia4837]

I hv been mastering Python basics since January. Im excellent with Excel and SPSS. Now l want to narrow it down to data analysis and focus on relevant Python libraries. Probably start learning SQL and do projects. This is helpful.

[@thecreationtrio]

You are my new favorite channel! Thank you so much!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

That’s so awesome to hear! You may just be my new favorite subscriber 😁

[@akratigupta1156]

why didn't I find this channel before, totally loving it

[@slime9538]

@akrati gupta Saath me study krogi 😁

[@rubbenn91]

I am catching up with all your videos. Thanks again Alex. This is helping me a lot to where i want supposed to be

[@michaelleffewjr5883]

Hey Alex, very similar path as you! Just graduated pre-PT pathway and trying to get into data analyst now. I really appreciate your videos. As someone transitioning and having a really tough time lately with Covid this made my day...ok. Thanks and hope you and your family are well.

[@l0Vexlindsey]

I have access to Udemy for free through my company and am so excited to have an idea of what courses to take now, thank you so much!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

l0Vexlindsey that’s amazing! Take full advantage of that! Glad to help 👍

[@kaycampbell364]

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[@Sameer-fn7bx]

Tysm for this video have been searching for this here and there but they all were really messed up . Tysm once again:)

[@MarvinRodriguez081108]

This is really helpful Alex. Now I know what my next step is. Thanks so much.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Glad to help Marvin! Let me know which courses you end up doing!

[@MarvinRodriguez081108]

Alex The Analyst I’ll keep u updated my friend. Keep inspiring us all. Thanks again.

[@لالة_يامنة]

Awesome !!! Great video , waitting the next one 😍

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

You're awesome - thanks for watching! :D

[@aliciayy4133]

Thanks for sharing and giving detailed breakdown of those courses. Really helpful. ☺️

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

For sure! Glad it was helpful!

[@jagrutidivse9146]

Thank you so much for this wonderful recommendations...That's really helpful:)

[@AvikRastafari]

Great video mate! Thanks a ton!

[@ManyMana1234]

Starting my Data Analyst journey!

[@nehatewari]

Thank you so much. This was such a usedul and well laid out video. I am a data analyst and have been looking to enhance my skills and knowledge and this video gave me some great resources to do so!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

neha tewari hey Neha! So glad to hear it! Always keep learning 😁

[@shubhigautam9655]

This was SO helpful Alex! Thank you so much :)

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Shubhi Gautam you’re most welcome! Glad to help!

[@raulpalomares1092]

Wow Alex, this is the very first time I watched something about DATA ANALYSIS and got super excited. Great and concise presentation. To someone that doesn't have the background or degrees you mentioned, which course would you recommend taking first? Many thanks in advance!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

So glad to hear that! Start with SQL :)

[@nuri3029]

Thank you! I'm also a fan of Jose Portilla's courses) learning Python with him.

[@adrian3355w]

Thank you for your help. From South Africa

[@danieljcb65]

Loved the video. Very helpful👍

[@vishnu-mk]

Great stuff..thanks for sharing

[@BullMarketBandit]

Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful

[@lna8250]

Very useful, thank you very much. I'm going to start it from scratch till top of that ladder.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Make it happen!

[@ranjeevpauluzzi9597]

Thank you very much for sharing this information, this Video is priceless

[@KeithBranding]

So Cool! Thanks for your information!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Of course! Thanks for watching!

[@irenechiu6102]

Very informative...as I'm finding some start up courses in these areas. And this is the point that I can start with....Thanks Alex!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@irenechiu6102]

I've some questions to ask, would you mind sending you an email?

[@artificialplanet1540]

Wow, amazing info. Very dynamic video, straight to the point. Thanks a lot for sharing! You earned a new sub :)

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Thanks so much!

[@yhill7059]

Thank you for sharing your videos and the Best Online Courses for Data Analysts. I am so inspired....

[@mariaalcala5159]

Thanks a lot for this video! Now I know which courses I should take.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@raza838]

Also, could you make a video showcasing projects that aspiring data analysts can start working on? Examples that can show us what projects look like and how exactly we can start working on them in our spare time.

[@raza838]

Never mind. It looks like you covered this in the Coursera course LOL

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

CHV SPKS haha I did talk about it a bit, but I will definitely do videos actually showing a project from start to finish.

[@mimilarbo2845]

@@AlexTheAnalyst did you do the video? If yes , please give me the link to watch it. Thanks

[@kiranvrao9714]

Thanks a lot! This was helpful

[@emmanuelsarki7137]

Hi Alex you just won a new subscriber! I currently hold an MBA from a Canadian University, after spending a whooping $30,000 on tuition not to talk about accommodation, feeding, insurance etc there is nothing to show for the Masters degree that is why I decided to delve into a research on DBMS and behold I found your videos. I am so scared of embarking on this IT journey because I don't have a science or engineering background, Thanks for your encouragements.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Hey Emmanuel! I'm glad to hear it's been helpful! I wish you the best of luck!

[@khaoulakanna4227]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@raza838]

I took Jose Portillas couse on SQL, but this is a very helpful video! You know your videos are good when someone wants to download them haha 😂 thanks!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

CHV SPKS haha! I really like his courses!

[@karimnabil1851]

@@AlexTheAnalyst Since you said that we should start with SQL. So, should I start with his course on SQL?

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

@@karimnabil1851 That's totally fine. There is an insane amount of resources for SQL so any one of them will be good. I recommend looking to see what type of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Sql Server) you want to learn and looking up courses/tutorials for that.

[@karimnabil1851]

@@AlexTheAnalyst Thanks for your response. So, the right order for learning the most important skills as you mentioned is SQL, then Excel, then python?

[@oceanview1211]

This was extremely helpful. I'm surprised the Google Data Analytics course wasn't mentioned. Perhaps it wasn't available at the time this video was created? I'm trying to shift careers from education to data analysis. Your videos have been a great guide! Thank you so much

[@fetabrown]

Thanks for such practical recommendations.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

You're most welcome!

[@mossab1115]

Great video, thank u Alex : )

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Of course! Thanks for watching !

[@beastlyric]

VERY EDUCATIVE I APPRECIATE I CAME ACROSS THIS VIDEO

[@muhammadaminullah5367]

thank you for the list Alex, i'll finisih all your videos first

[@skateata1]

I got a taste of Tableau recently. So much potential!

[@juancarlos7997]

Suuuuper useful video, high value informative content, it provides the training blue print for a data analyst

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Juan Carlos Galeano so glad to hear it!

[@KayMarie749]

Awesome video Thanks!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Thanks Keturah! 😁

[@bidhan0001]

Hi Alex. Thanks buddy

[@MRedauk]

What do you think of Udacity? It’s concept is that courses are designed by leading companies, who want more Data Analysts etc & so the course content is designed to address the demands of the industry today.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

I looked at when I was first starting, but found it a bit too expensive for me so I really don't have an in-depth opinion on it. Reviews look good for people who did use it.

[@tseringtsamchoe7077]

thanks bro ...very informative

[@vananhnghiem9664]

Thank you Alex for your sharing

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Absolutely! Hope they help!

[@vananhnghiem9664]

@@AlexTheAnalyst Very useful ! Could you please in the next videos share your learning method as an autodidact? Thanks a lot.

[@abdelilahmarighene2831]

Thanks a lot for sharing those useful Courses.☺️

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

You're very welcome!

[@javiercollado5533]

Would you recommend this over the GOOGLE data analytics course? I will be starting a Masters's in Data Science soon and I am looking to gain experience and knowledge beforehand.

[@bethanyreilly2809]

I have this question also.

[@michelemoneywell8765]

I think your approach of individual courses is better than the certificate programs, though the IBM or Google one via Coursera would be a nice addition. Thank you so much for the info. Saving the video and the list. My thinking: 1. Learn programming: Python, R, SAS 2. Learn spreadsheets: Excel, Google Sheets 3. Learn visualization: Tableau, Power BI 4. Learn to query: SQL 5. Learn Git and GitHub (putting projects there will help build portfolio) A note to all: don't pay full price for Udemy courses. Wait until they go on sale, then buy a couple/few to hold you over until the next sale. If you are low income, Coursera offers financial aid. Have to answer 3 essay questions and wait 15 days to know whether approved or not. Have to apply for each course. Get on mailing lists of various learning platforms. Datacamp recently had 3 days free. Also, the first module of most courses is always free. Check out bundle packages on TNW (deals . thenextweb . com I think.) They even have "pay what you want".

[@michelemoneywell8765]

Forgot to add Statistics

[@pheebeindo]

I just screen-captured your list, thanks so much Michele! I have zero backround in this field, very basic Excel skill, and low budget😁.. Will start on Udemy and get a Google/IBM course on Coursera

[@DJ_Gallow]

Awesome video!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Thanks DJ!

[@faustin289]

Of course this list can't possibly be full before you include the Data Science specialization offered by John Hopkins University on Coursera. It's not rookie-friendly per-se and its statistical inference course is quite heavy. If you're determined however, you gain a solid foundation and confidence to embark on a life-changing path as a fully-fledged data scientist (not just an analyst).

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

I've talked about that course in other videos! Definitely a really good one!

[@helloiamcarrie]

Thanks for this recommendation list. I watched several of your other videos, too, and am quite interested in pursuing this data analysis thing. I just signed up for and started the PwC Data Analysis and Presentation Skills course! (I used the link... hopefully correctly for your commission...)

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

You’re most welcome! I loved that course! Good luck on you DA journey! Thanks for your support 😁

[@riadhchoudhury3878]

Hi Alex,what do you think about simplilearn data analytics post graduate program with perdue university? Please let me know

[@hasnainakram1530]

Really great content.... Keep it up..... thanks... :)

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

hasnain akram thank you! Thanks for your support!

[@madhuprasath6193]

Thanks Alex!

[@nishasaini9796]

I just love your videos ..... ❤️ ❤️

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Nisha Saini thank you! So glad to hear it! 😁

[@gghatch7118]

My dude, you rule!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

My dude, YOU rule! Thanks for watching :)

[@abidmridha7442]

Good job 👍🚀

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Thanks Tom!

[@soojn0072]

Thankss 😇😇

[@nimishapatel8734]

Thank YOU !!

[@reilagji4752]

What order would you recommend to do these courses in if you’re short on time and can only do 1 course at a time?

[@Ms_AP_]

This. ^^^ If you are a total beginner, where do you start?

[@jesusz5951]

I don’t either but I feel like just diving in and starting with just one will help more than looking at where to start

[@harrisonmk9]

@@jesusz5951 The IBM or Google ones on Coursera are supposed to be the best for beginners

[@VeganBeerMonster]

I am currently doing the Google course. Would love to know which one I should do next.

[@cyndara88]

I have been taking courses on Coursera for about a year. You are right - a great place to learn! I have a question, how were you able to take so many classes monthly and still have a life. Listening to lectures, study the material, digesting the material, quizes... and interact with your family. How did you do it? Thank you for your channel.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

At that time I was working full time and only had one kid. Every night when everyone went to sleep around 8pm I would stay up and do courses and practice until about 1am. I did this every day for about 3-4 months. It was a bit addicting - I don't do half as much anymore since I have more kids and am working more.

[@sunnybwoy4547]

@@AlexTheAnalyst As a student this hit hard

[@romanvasiura6705]

Thank you!

[@manuelgreggs6973]

God bless you so much.

[@ayanaozcan9662]

Hi Alex!! I love the content of your videos as I really inspire me to be into data analytics world. By the way, may I know how much time that you actually put on learning data analytic? And how do you start transitioning into this ? I mean from your previous background to be a data analyst? Thank you so much

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

I was spending about 4 hours a night studying for 4 months before I felt that I was good enough to start applying to jobs. I for my first DA job after about 5 months from starting. I started with free courses and then moved to a lot of the courses in this video!

[@ayanaozcan9662]

Thank you so much Alex for your kind reply. I really appreciate your effort in engaging with your audiences! Thank you again.

[@RudraChannel123]

Thanks Alex

[@syedaayesha0012]

Hi Alex, I am a doctor too, I am also thinking about making extra money through this. I absolutely can correlate to you. Would love it if you can share how to begin, the courses that we need to do in a SEQUENCE. Also what industry should I be focusing to get max profits. SO probably a video on the industries that offer data analytics job and what industry offers the max profits.(online+ physical)

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Great idea! I will be doing a video on the best industries very soon! 😁

[@syedaayesha0012]

@@AlexTheAnalyst Haha, Thank you :) Looking forward. I have you subbed.

[@andreamolinasolis5011]

Alex, thank you so much for the information it was so useful. I just have a question, I really hope you read this message. Is there any especial order you recommend to take all of this courses ? ( as I am new at this, sometimes I get confused in what order and which course I should review first)

[@michelemoneywell8765]

Alex, the 1st course listed in your links has been updated and expanded. You may want to update your Udemy link.

[@coreymroczkowski8737]

Hi Alex, thanks for being such a great resource! In terms of these courses, they are obviously quite valuable in terms of developing your skills but are they valued by employers if you were to put them on your LinkedIn and/or Resume? Also, what is your opinion on LinkedIn learning courses? Are these valued by employers the same as Udemy/Coursera courses? Thanks!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

I don't think I would be putting most of these on my resume, but I would definitely consider putting them on LinkedIn just to show you're actively learning and working on building skills. Doesn't hurt! I think LinkedIn Learning can be pretty good, but there isn't as wide of variety in courses there. I personally didn't use it a lot and opted for the ones in this video.

[@learningenglish8812]

Thankyou !

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

You’re welcome! Hope it was helpful!

[@archerlee8091]

Thank you

[@dianaalhoumsi3293]

Thank you so much,where can we find the link for the course?

[@rababmahdi2920]

Hello Sir, can you please help me to take a right decision? For my Data Analysis journey i am planning something like that, 1. Python ( All python fundamental concepts ) 2. SQL ( preparing to expert in SQL ) 3. Tableau for Data Visualization For Data Visualization i don't want to use any other tools like pandas, matplotlib, etc. I think, all the visualization concepts/way are in Tableau..

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Hey Rabab, I think that is a great plan you have! You can definitely learn all the visual concepts from Tableau. The reason learning it in Python is great is because Python allows a lot more customization and a lot of companies use and value Python a lot. It's a great language to learn!

[@rababmahdi2920]

@@AlexTheAnalyst Thanks a lot. Now i am confident to start learning. Yeah i think i have to learn some python tools too and i will. But a lil bit confused about mathematics. I research a lot to make my learning path. And i found Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics and Probability are essential for Data Analysis. If there is any options i don't want to spent a single day for mathematics. What do you think about Mathematics???

[@RosaleenGarvey]

Hi Alex! I am currently a nurse and looking to change careers without having to go back to school. From the research I did, I felt like Data Analyst could be a good fit. I was wondering what your thoughts were on the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate versus other courses on Udemy/Coursera. I like the idea of having a certificate to put on my resume but would prefer to be proficient . Thanks!!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

I have some videos on the Google Cert and others and a ton more other stuff :)

[@ifoodieTV]

​@@AlexTheAnalystso Alex Google certs vs Udemy. Which 1 in your opinion for a complete novice?

[@cormacthem8406]

Very grateful for the info provided, what are your thoughts on online schools for a bachelors like SNHU.

[@vinhkhang20]

Your voice sounds so attractive :)

[@maheenasghar8449]

Hi Alex! Thanks so much for the amazing insights. Please guide me I am a blank beginner and which courses to take first in the number of orders above?

[@kevinh8786]

I really enjoyed this video Is this field good for older people (40's and 50's) looking to transition from an unrelated field?

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

It depends a lot on what you've done previously for work. If you have experience in finance, healthcare, tech, etc and want to switch it's very possible! Normally at that age you need some type of relevant domain knowledge that you can incorporate with the right skills to make the switch.

[@melissaogwayo1620]

I'm curious what do you think about Udemy's data science bootcamp?

[@datapower8994]

Wish there was also one for KZbin

[@jguillermooliver]

Don't you think Jose portilla course is outdated? I read some comments saying He's using python 2. In the description He says there's an update version of the course called "python for data science and machine learning" but I don't know if the content is similar or which one would be more useful for an entry job for a data analyst. Using phyton 3 for practicing would be more useful, I believe.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

I definitely agree with you that practicing on Python 3 is better. When I took this course the new one wasn't out yet so I haven't actually taken that one. I think I'll buy the class and take it and see what I think. Thanks for letting me know! Super helpful.

[@financialed1847]

Thanks for the info. Super helpful. But is there any order you recommend taking these courses in from easier to harder ?

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

I recommend in order of skill I talked about. That skill progression starts with the most important/easy to learn

[@hannahabi3204]

Hi Alex! Thank you for your great video. My study will involve Bayesian data analytics. Do you have any recommendation of the course for it?

[@roellaabarca2011]

I will be a Data Analyst!!

[@Abhijeetetrx]

Hey Alex, your video has come at the right time in my data analyst journey! As of now, I'm going through Jose Portillas course for Data science and ML, but I'm very confused and overwhelmed by the ML part. I've completed the first part of his course, but ML is really frustrating me a lot. What do you suggest me to do before tackling the ML part of his course? Should I do the second course as you suggested before doing the Jose's ML part? Thanks ton!!!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

I have taken his ML stuff and it can be quite difficult. Honestly, if you're finding it really challenging maybe not? But I do think the more exposure you have to it the more you'll pick up over time. If you're able I would try to persevere! Hope that helps!

[@kuaswiany26]

Hi Alex. Thanks for all this info. It's great cuz I believe I now know more about how to become a Data Analyst. However, you didn't touch on the certifications to obtain after all that learning. Could you help with that please?

[@jamalwilson6597]

Hi Alex, I’m having a problem choosing between courses on Udemy. I have recently started doing courses online for my journey on trying to become a data analyst. I have no experience in SQL at the moment, so I watched your video for further insight and I saw you did the “Querying Microsoft SQL server” but I also saw there was a course “SQL Bootcamp 2020” by Jose Portella who you spoke highly of and did his courses. So my question to you is, which would be better to do? Is there a better preference between MySQL and MSSQL? Thank you in advance. I really love your videos and you have really inspired me on this journey. Keep on being great 🙏🏽🙌🏾

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Great question Jamal! A lot of people don't stop to think about what type of SQL they are learning. I personally am a huge fan of SQL Server (MSSQL) and I recommend it to everyone. MySQL is also great and I think more geared towards beginners. If you want my opinion I would learn SQL Server and learn T-SQL with it. It's easier to transition to MySQL after that.

[@jamalwilson6597]

@@AlexTheAnalyst Thank you so much Alex! This helped make my decision process so much easier lol. Keep up the great work!