How to become a data analyst 2021 with no experience

[@ChartExplorers]

Hey! Google just came out with a Certificate Program for data analysts. Is it worth it taking? Check out my video on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWm3g6FjdrKBnbM

[@Legin24]

Cant wait!! I just enrolled in the google certificate program! Even though I dont have a college degree, will I still be able to land a job as a Data Analyst after I get my certificate if I have a strong portfolio?

[@Fidelio42]

I have bachelors in History and were i live education is cheap so no problem can i get master Computer science degree if i already have in another field or do i have to get bachelors in CS and start all over?

[@ChartExplorers]

@@Fidelio42 I don't have a CS degree, but I would argue that a bachelors in CS would be more beneficial than a MS in CS. I have my bachelors in Sociology and if I were to go back to school I would get my bachelors in CS. I feel that a MS would be too big of a leap to make for me in my social science background.

[@PeterAttipoe3]

you look like alex (alex the analyst)

[@ChartExplorers]

I'm flattered!!! It's funny because on Wednesday I was watching one of his videos and my wife walked by and was like "Oh, I thought that was you!"

[@PeterAttipoe3]

@@ChartExplorers 😂😆

[@Gnosis33]

I have beard. I guess I just have to shave my head so I can become data analyst

[@ChartExplorers]

@@Gnosis33 haha, that's hilarious!

[@ruslansuleimanov9441]

Yeah, I also noticed that a few days ago lol😂 Now in my head that's what a data analyst has to look like

[@kirstykirsty5706]

Wow Thank you so much. Especially for the what I need to know for self taught

[@puppydata1701]

This is a great video - lots of really good information and delivered really clearly. From what I gather the best order to learn is SQL - Python - Tableau/Power BI. Make sure that you are across the basic theory of data analysis. Polish up Excel and Power Query skills and then start delving into the more advanced areas of statistics etc.

[@SpaceMusicOutofWorld]

This is one of the most useful videos about being a data analyst, straight forward and clear. Thanks a lot!!!

[@ChartExplorers]

Thanks! Good luck on your Journey! Have you heard of the Google Data Analytics Certificate? This came out last month and it is something you may want to look into 😀

[@amindasnavard8605]

Bro, I'm in the path of self-study and your video has helped me a lot! thank mate!

[@richarda1630]

Thanks so much! one thing I struggle with is curriculum and roadmap. This helps inmmensley

[@AndrzejFLena]

Wow, thank you for this video man - a really great find!! I studied languages and linguistics but I've been teaching myself data analytics. It's hard and I thought it was just me being stupid - but very encouraging to hear I've actually set myself in for a hard but rewarding ride!!

[@ChartExplorers]

You've got this! There's a lot to learn, but I think it is totally worth it. 😀

[@lucianionut5957]

after 5 months, how is going ? did you achieve anything ? do you think it is a good idea to start.

[@AndrzejFLena]

@@lucianionut5957 salutare Lucian! In fact, this Monday I started my first ever data analyst job in digital marketing!! It was definitely worth it - I graduated in January and have spent literally months studying statistics/excel/Python etc. with KZbin/books whenever not working as a bartender. It is difficult but I can promise it's an investment that pays in the long term - if you're thinking about it I really encourage you to stick with it! Good luck!

[@lucianionut5957]

@@AndrzejFLena Salutare 👋 I really appreciate your efforts and respect them. For a few months i was thinking more specific on this subject and your story just gave me hope to do it. I did also graduate from linguistics and I also do working on a “ service “ job. I hope I will write here in next 6 months that “ I succeeded !“

[@AndrzejFLena]

@@lucianionut5957 I hope you will, fratule! The mistake I made was feeling too impatient, expecting too much too soon. It was a slow process for me but every day without exception. I learnt the theory, then I started reading research papers to see how statistics methods were applied in real life, then started practicing using python and just applied to as many data jobs as I could. I also didn't find a single online course that answered ALL my questions from beginner to expert, instead different courses were useful in different ways, and I tried to triangulate the insights from all of them into 1 notebook which I still have. You can do it, but keep at it and it'll pay for itself in time!

[@yashsolanki069]

I'm on self taught route and like daily i learn and at the end of the day i question on whether i learned something or not? It's confusing to be honest but hoping that things will make sense at the end. This video is very informative and precise 👍

[@ChartExplorers]

Hey Yash, You're not alone. It can be really challenging to learn something as big and expansive as data analytics by your self. This is particularly difficult when you are trying to learn a concept and you have read it over multiple times, looked up different sources and things still just don't make sense. When your on the self-taught path it can feel like you have no one to turn to for help. Be patient with yourself, some days will be hard, but other days will be great and you'll make major break throughs. It does take time and if at first you don't understand a concept or there's a day you feel like you didn't progress - know that happens to the best of us. Feel free to reach out if you are every feeling discouraged or need help figuring out a concept or problem.

[@ChartExplorers]

Hi @Yashi Solanki what did you learn today?

[@yashsolanki069]

@@ChartExplorers Thanks for making me feel I'm not alone. Means a lot...

[@yashsolanki069]

@@ChartExplorers Today I am learning SQL and exploring tableau as well (basics for now).

[@ChartExplorers]

@@yashsolanki069 Nice! Those are two really good skills to have. I don't have much experience with Tableau but I do see a bunch of job postings wanting that skill.

[@kate_londonblogger]

I’ve just start this journey . Your sharing has been very helpful. Thanks a lot ☺️

[@isabellebennett2748]

Chart explorers, you are a genius!

[@ChartExplorers]

Awww, shucks :p

[@SBZ9400]

This was a GREAT video loaded with GEMS👍🏾 Thank You

[@SMorgan716]

Thanks for this video. Very helpful.

[@hotchipps2005]

Hi Brandon, Thank you for coming up with this video. I have been reading and knowing a little about Data Analytics recently. I have and industry experience of 15 plus years of which 11 were into HR. With the intent of getting more familiar with the details, I even got enrolled into a Google Data Analyst Certification Course by Coursera 3 weeks back. Apart from that I am also watching related videos to keep myself updated on current trends. Would you be able to suggest some books that I can refer to for better results both with respect to the Data and the Tools involved?

[@ChartExplorers]

Hi @hotchipps2005, I’m glad you are taking the Google Data Analytics Certification. I am currently editing a video on my thoughts on this program, so I did a fair bit of researching and even signed up for the certification myself. It seems like an amazing program (especially considering the price point). I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences as you go throughout the certification and move to the job market (here is my email if you would be willing to share your experiences [e-mail]). Good question, this is what I would recommend. Focus on completing the Certificate. But I’m glad you are looking at expanding your skill set beyond just what is taught in the Google Data Analytic Certificate - this will help you stand out from everyone else who complete the certificate. As for books regarding the tools that’s tricky. I use Python for analysis and visualization (I would recommend getting really good at R before trying to learn Python) and I learned SQL from Dataquest (and haven’t read any books with SQL). I do have some book recommendations that are less about the tools and more about how to think like an analyst and avoid common pitfalls of incorrect reasoning. Statistics Done Wrong: The woefully complete Guide by Alex Reinhart Naked Statistics: Stripping the dread from the data by Charles Wheelan The Art of Statistics Learning from Data by David Spiegelhalter How To Lie With Statistics by Darrell Huff These two books are great for learning more about data visualization. Storytelling with Data: A data visualization guide for business professionals by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic Effective Data Visualization: The right chart for the right data by Stephanie Evergreen Before going out and buying these books check out your local library and see if they are available there. I hope this helped!

[@jossasimbulan4430]

Thanks very much Brandon! Your advise made me feel less anxious and overwhelmed. You are a blessing!

[@ChartExplorers]

You got this Joyce! I would love to hear more about your journey to becoming a data analyst :)

[@Nameshouldbehereplz]

What a great video! Thank you for making this! It was actually one of the first I found to be straightforward in regards to which mathematics I would need to understand for this job. However, you mentioned how self-taught can end up with learning things you do not necessarily need. What would your opinion be in regards to the Udemy courses you provided? I was planning on taking one in order to learn Python as I personally prefer structure.

[@jorgemorales8076]

Great video and thank you for it. I'm thinking about switching careers (in medical field now) and was thinking about doing one of those bootcamp certificate programs; they can be pricey around the $13k - 15k range. Some even guarantee to get you a job in the end (not sure how true this is though). Is there a bootcamp program you'd recommend? so far the ones that have stood out the most are the ones offered by Berkeley and Caltech. Thank you

[@keifer7813]

Great video, Bradon. Very clear I gotta say. What's the best SQL database to practice with? I'm using SQL server but I'm thinking of switching to MySQL idk though

[@divyamehta6102]

Thanks, Chart Explores: You were to the point and targeted the right content that one has to learn, instead of losing in the vast ocean of learning like SQL databases in-depth or Learning any programming like Python or R in depth which is irrelevant unless you want to become data scientist

[@factsthatfizz]

I'm preparing to become a data analyst but I'm afraid that I over preparing. I already work with excel (power pivot, power query and VBA), I know how to use the basic of python (poo, loop, if, pandas, SQLite, etc) and SQL (agg functions, joins, union, window functions). Do you think I should try to apply to a junior position?

[@shreyassridharan7765]

Thanks a lot for the video. I just have a few queries 1)Would you suggest learning python and SQL simultaneously 2)Do data analysts need to learn machine learning basics

[@ChartExplorers]

Hi Shreyas, I would recommend first learning SQL first. Once you have a pretty good grasp of SQL I would spend about a day a week reviewing / practicing SQL while learning Python. A data analyst does not need to know the basics of machine learning (there are obviously some expectations to this, but the vast majority of the time you will not need this as a data analyst).

[@shreyassridharan7765]

@@ChartExplorers Great! Thanks for the suggestions👍

[@ChartExplorers]

@@shreyassridharan7765 How long have you been thinking about becoming a data analyst?

[@shreyassridharan7765]

@@ChartExplorers I am still currently in my 2nd year of undergrad doing mechanical engineering but I have always had an interest in data for the past few years , sometimes browsing through internet or looking at sports data facts. But I didnt know the exact tools and approach towards it. Yours videos are giving me a good overview on how to approach data analysis

[@kostasvalanidis7560]

@@ChartExplorers I watched your video. It is very useful. Have chances to start data analyst from another field. I'm registered nurse and I want to relate with my job

[@kalmkrew]

Hey, I have been working as real time/ work force analyst for a few years now( in different jobs) and I want to transition into a field where I think I can use the skills I've attained in this role and I've been considering data analytics. I have really bad anxiety and doubt myself alot but I want to get into it. I'm in the process of migrating to Canada soon also. So I'm considering certifications that would help me there. Been doing alot research, I was primed to consider 6 sigma but I'm thinking my focus should probably be on SQL. I've never been good at the languages lol.

[@thomasfsr]

What about the credibility of the micromaster program of Edx MIT?

[@raulcamara2677]

Hey, thanks for your video, I found it pretty informative. What do you think about DataCamp courses?

[@ChartExplorers]

Thanks. I think DataCamp is a great platform (I haven't used it much and it has been a couple of years), but I don't think you can go wrong with DataCamp (DC). The biggest pro for DC is they have a ton of content. If you like video explanations this is probably one of the best (for the price) options available. The Google Data Analyst Certificate looks amazing as well (I am actually doing it myself just so I can learn more about it and see if it is really worth it). I'm personally a DataQuest fan. Their content is more limited than DC and they don't have videos, but I find that their quality is more consistent and when I am forced to read through the material I have to pay attention more (that's my learning style though), but it is a little more expensive than DC. But really, all these options are great and you can't really go wrong. Right now I'm learning toward the Google Certificate program being the best in that price range.

[@toucaustralia4590]

Okay how to become data analyst in 2021 seems IMPOSSIBLE if you go to uni and take 4 year or 2 year degree as 2021 will have gone when you complete your degree 😃😃. You will be data analyst in 2023 2024

[@Dailylifewithbrinda]

Thankyou so much for this insightful video. You clearly laid down the difference in the methods of acquiring necessary skills. I plan to go by self taught method however, I wanted to mention that I have no background of this field. But I want to change my career into this field. Could you please suggest what kind of opportunities does a fresher (in this field) get in counties like Canada? Thankyou.:)

[@brv0102]

super helpful, thank you so much, I appreciate it!!

[@ChartExplorers]

You're welcome. Best of luck on your journey!

[@CuriousBeing-2037]

Thank you so much for this informative video. It's sooo necessary! Please upload more

[@ChartExplorers]

Thanks for your support and kind words!

[@ben-cb5er]

Hi it's Ben with my second email 😁 I keep watching this video because it's so informative and helpful. I need your advice. I want to get into data analyst field and since I got 0 knowledge I started from scratch with sql and I'm getting pretty ok with it and want to start learning new thing while mastering sql.. Should I go with excel or python? I know the basics and fundamentals but never used any libraries and as for excel I know absolutely nothing lol never ever used it.. What do you think is the best move? Time wise I got till end of thus year to study day n night like crazy lol thank you in advance

[@ChartExplorers]

Hi ben, that's awesome you are getting some good experience with SQL. If you have access to Excel I would recommend getting to know some of the basics there (maybe spend a month on it - it's pretty intuitive). Excel is used everywhere so it's good to have at least a cursory understanding of it. I would then suggest spending the rest of the time on Python (and or R - I'm biased to Python, but R is another great option). Start looking at data analyst jobs that interest you and see if R or Python shows up more (then go with that route).

[@paulbonsu9643]

Hi, You mentioned people should do projects, How is one whom started learning Data analysis supposed to start doing projects?

[@Ben-xw5uo]

Do you think it's possible to get a job if I don't know python or R? I'm thinking about career change and planning to study SQL for few weeks then excel.. Would that work? Python will take too long to learn let alone master it and then learn the relevant libraries... 🤦‍♂️ Would love to know your thoughts. Thank you and awesome video!

[@ChartExplorers]

Hi Ben, it is possible. That is all some jobs need SQL and some excel. What other experience do you have? Do you have domain knowledge? The thing you have to keep in mind is who you will be competing against in the job market. If you only need to know SQL and excel you better know SQL and excel very well and have some way of demonstrating that you know it. Once you have learned those two tools start applying and keep practicing. So yes, it is possible, but just be aware that there is some stiff competition out there for getting a job. I don't want to discourage you, but know you will have to be patient and really go the extra mile with those skills to get a job.

[@Ben-xw5uo]

@@ChartExplorers unfortunately I studied networking and only know the basics of programming that's about it. I was looking at Tableau courses on udemy I can learn that too while trying to master sql.. So it will be Excel sql Tableau if that would make any difference? or am I dreaming? lol i will eventually get to python I just hope I could get some sort of work experience before I get discouraged

[@ChartExplorers]

@@Ben-xw5uo Sorry to be clear. There are plenty of data analyst jobs that don't require Python or R. I think you are on the right track with focusing on SQL (then moving to Tableau - Power BI is another popular tool). I don't want to discourage you just set you up for realistic expectations. The job market is tough, it is possible! You got this :D

[@SujitReddy]

This video was really helpful, thankyou. Can you do a video on how a small data analyst job project will be like ?

[@happymolk3865]

Hi.. Thank you for the video. I am a banker with credit analysis background. Would you please guide me how would I start with a data analysis career. Thank you

[@Po0pypoopy]

i quit my job as a 30 year old in biology research.....just a bachelors. There is absolutely no more financial help from the government to return back to school for another degree and time will just be wasted. Not sure how I am going to do this, but I will be a self taught data analyst.....I hope this wont' be a big mistake :( I just don;t see any other way to change careers ....wish I could turn back the clock and studied statistics or computer science instead..... :(

[@ernestotorres9921]

I feel u!! I am in a very similar situation as you...

[@Po0pypoopy]

@@ernestotorres9921 I know I hope we aren’t doomed. This will take a few years before I can consider jobs ….. enough time for me to understand a whole new field and develop the skills by myself with now help Might have to throw in a couple of lord’s prayers in thru all this too :(

[@mohamedmustafa7275]

Hi Brandon, Is this possible to switch career after 15 years to data analyst. I am a draftsman.

[@witchou8507]

Can you tell as we're we find real life project to practice

[@ChartExplorers]

www.kaggle.com/ is a good place to start. Here is github portfolio with lots of links to data sourses. github.com/awesomedata/awesome-public-datasets/blob/master/README.rst

[@aruneemdas5706]

as an entry level i learned python along with the the python visualisation tools ..learning a visaualisation tool like tableau will take time and i need a job so if i present my work in python is it ok.. i mean when i know how to draw graphs in python why not join a job then learn a visaulisation tool ,, btw i know sql as well ,, n excel too ,, what do u think,, plz suggest me where to pick projects,,

[@chenyx75]

Thank you so much. It is really helpful.

[@ChartExplorers]

You're welcome! Good luck on your data journey!

[@judypingmccormick3904]

HI Alex, great suggestion on join meetups. There is a WAD "Women in Data' group in Melbourne. I have just finished 'Business Intelligence course' through Udemy, and completing 'Google Data Analytics Professional Certification'. I'm quite proficient in SQL, Python, Tableau & Power BI. Looks like most employers looking for experiences. How to over come experience part. Create 6 different portfolio of projects for 6 different industries? any suggestions?

[@ChartExplorers]

Hi Judy, finding a job can be difficult and discouraging. When I finally found my job I had applied to about 40 jobs (and I had only heard back from the job I got hired at). One of my good friends applied to almost 100 jobs before he landed his job (and he is now loving it). I write all this not to discourage you, but hopefully highlight that you are not alone if you are struggling. While I cannot guarantee you will get a job it sounds like you have all the right skills. What I would recommend is focusing on one (maybe two) areas and build a couple of really good projects in those areas. Finding projects in those are can be tricky (i.e., where do you find the data!), but can go a long way to helping you land a job. It can alleviate some worries about "not having experience" and when you get interviews give you something tangible to talk about. I review a lot of resumes and portfolios (I'm the career moderator at Data Quest) and the resumes that really stand out to me are those that have some unique projects and use something like GitHub Pages to build a nice portfolio for their projects. So rather than trying to build a portfolio for 6 different domains I would say spend your time making those couple of projects great and displaying them in a professional way. P.S. I'm not Alex (but I'm flattered - Alex is awesome). My name is Bradon and I'm Alex's doppelganger haha. Feel free to send me your resume or link to your portfolio if you would like me to look over it for you [e-mail]

[@judypingmccormick3904]

@@ChartExplorers Hi Bradon, thank you for your detailed reply, your time and efforts are highly appreciated. I shall email you my CV and portfolio of projects on Tableau & Power BI. Cheers, Judy from Melbourne, home to Australian Open Tennis

[@chrisbagshaw5676]

Wow this is so informative

[@ChartExplorers]

Glad you think so! 😀

[@chidieberechukwudi383]

Please I'm about to hop into this field, but I keep seeing different tools like Power BI, Excel, SQL and the rest. I enrolled for the Power BI course. Is this the right choice cos I don't really want to put myself in a box but learn the most in demand tool. Please help @Chart Explorers

[@richarda1630]

what is your take on all these autoML tools ?

[@im-noor-khan]

Sir Data Analyst and Data science are different? Make it clear what they both do?

[@ChartExplorers]

Hi Noor khan this is a good question, but a very big one. Here is a video by Alex that does a good job at providing a simple overview of data analytics and data science. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIbTdJucg7Noi9E

[@allsmiles3281]

Thank you!.

[@ChartExplorers]

You bet!

[@cryptomatrix6760]

Is data analyst different from sql developer or is it the same?

[@Rs-nh7zx]

What is the difference between data analytics and data scientist?

[@ChartExplorers]

Hi Renu, that's a good question. IT can be a little confusing at fist because both data analysts and data scientists work with data and use similar tools. To make things even more confusing there is overlap (depending on the job / company) there may be overlap in what a data analyst does and what a data scientist does. This article here does a good job at breaking down the role or an analyst and scientists online.hbs.edu/blog/post/data-analytics-vs-data-science

[@lepchalhakit8407]

Hi Alex I am a new follower to your KZbin. I really need to know whether Data Analyst is for me or not. I want to switch my carrer to data analyst.I belonged to humanities background and I am working in voice profile. I just started learning ms excel as I do not know anything and it is really interesting.could you please suggest me how much time to learn and opportunity I would be getting.?

[@ChartExplorers]

Hi Lepcha Lhakit, good questions. Knowing if data analytics is right for you is tricky to answer. If by this question you are wondering if you are capable ("smart enough") than most likely you are. Being a self taught Analyst can be tricky and sometimes you may feel like you are not smart enough or data analytics isn't for you, but those times will pass and you will get things figured out. It's really nice to have a community of people to ask questions. Feel free to reach out here when you get stuck. I'd be happy to try and help out. As for what opportunities would be available to you... if you are just planning on learning excel probably not too much. You will need to most likely learn SQL and another analytics tool (R, Python, SAS). Shoot for the moon land amongst the stars. You got this!

[@ChartExplorers]

This is one of the best courses I have seen for beginners bit.ly/GoogleAnalyticsProfessionalCertificate You can take it for free (this is what I would recommend) by auditing the courses. It's a great start.

[@lepchalhakit8407]

Thanks Alex ,it’s means a lot

[@ChartExplorers]

@@lepchalhakit8407 ps I'm Alex's doppelganger (my name is Bradon). People get me mixed up all the time :p

[@stuartmurchie2775]

What major and/or minor do I go into in university if I want to be a data analyst?

[@BecTarot]

Thank you :)

[@ChartExplorers]

You're welcome!

[@soichirojin7146]

I have a non-IT degree and my work experience as well is totally not related to IT. Will you still recommend this to me? Planning to take a certification but unsure if this will require at least a knowledge to coding, IT or programming.

[@ChartExplorers]

Hi @Soichiro Jin, I think the best course of action would be to either take the new Google Data Analytics Certificate on Courseara or enroll for something like Dataquest or Datacamp. These programs do have a small cost associated with them, but they are designed well and will keep you on track.

[@Xter1]

Which one can I go For data analysis or software development? Please I need guidance

[@ChartExplorers]

You won’t go wrong with either. The big question to ask is what do you like better, building and creating (software development) or exploring and discovering (data analysis)? I love data, but if I were to start all over from scratch I would get into software development (and by that I men web development - I’m assuming that is what you mean as well). The biggest reason is that with software development you have no barriers (as long as you have a computer and internet connection). With data analysis you have the barrier of needing data. You will always be working for someone else, there are no meaningful side projects (that are easy to get into). But with development you can build whatever you like. Even if you are working for someone else, if you have an idea you can build it and make it happen. With data analysis you can have great ideas, but you need to be able to get the data somehow which often times is unavailable or impractical to get. Those are my two cents.

[@Xter1]

@@ChartExplorers wow I’m so impressed with this sir ... I wil definitely go for software development. I like the fact that I can work for myself and also work for people at the same time . Thanks for this boss. I’m grateful.

[@cognoscitivos]

question: i didnt study enginnier or something close to computer, informatic or networking. just with this course i can become a data analitics?

[@ChartExplorers]

Maybe, but it is likely that you will have to do additional projects and training. You are going to be competing against people with degrees so you will need to show that you can do everything someone with a degree can do (and hopefully better than them).

[@jackyng2753]

What does a data analyst do ?

[@patricksfeir6947]

Analyze data 😂

[@ibrahimseck8520]

Alex lost brother, great video by the way !

[@ChartExplorers]

haha, thanks!

[@kathryngomes7869]

I have no experience in Data Analysis, can I still embark on this.

[@ChartExplorers]

Absolutely. Before you spend a bunch of time and resources on this be aware that there is a lot of competition for entry level data analytics jobs. A great place to start is the bit.ly/IBM_DS_CERT on coursera. You can pay to get the certification, but when starting off I would recommend auditing each individual course ( for FREE!!). Get a feel data analysis and if you like it and have an aptitude for it. There are some other good Udemy Courses (let me know if you want recommendations) that you can get you started. Once you have a pretty good base start applying for jobs. This is likely going to take a while (it could take more than a year). If you work on good personal projects and set up an awesome portfolio it can really help with the process. In summary, it is possible, it's going to take a lot of work and be really frustrating at time, but you can do it! and it can be very rewarding :) Good luck!

[@Atlas92936]

Thanks Ale....what...wait

[@ChartExplorers]

haha that's awesome. I'm Alex's doppelganger!

[@Legin24]

@@ChartExplorers Cant wait!! I just enrolled in the google certificate program! Even though I dont have a college degree, will I still be able to land a job as a Data Analyst after I get my certificate if I have a strong portfolio?

[@manishkantprasad]

You got a new subscriber

[@ChartExplorers]

THANKS!

[@manishkantprasad]

@@ChartExplorers your welcome

[@konzack]

In countries like Denmark with free education then education is still best.

[@shahzan525]

discord server time out ???

[@ChartExplorers]

This link should work discord.gg/EEajBNpeK9

[@kapilrana1153]

Prototype > Portfolio > certificates

[@claudiocaniggia8001]

i thought you are alex man. 😂

[@ChartExplorers]

haha, I am Alex's doppelganger!

[@NamHaVblog]

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[@dalechristopher6709]

Awesome 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

[@ChartExplorers]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mdshahriarmahmudkallol9207]

Very similar to alex(alex the analyst)

[@joshuddin897]

Let's go Brandon.

[@Nixterrex]

Advice from a current learning analyst: Whatever you learn, PRACTICE IT. Don’t just watch videos and read. Go on kaggle and try out a task on a dataset (no matter how daunting). Just choose the right task to do for you; and, if it’s too hard or you have no idea what to do, GOOGLE or get help from the community or SKIP and move on. You’ll either learn something new or at least get to know what you can possibly learn next (don’t put yourself down because you don’t know either; that’s how you takeaway your motivation and confidence - everyone starts the same way, don’t forget). If you can’t figure it out, the kaggle community will do it for you. All you have to do is study their document and script… think of kaggle as a test, except you get to see the answers after you TRY first. Test yourself over and over. Additional things I’m using: (1) youtube - i made a play list of all the things i think i need to know (i havent watched all of them, and i probably won’t) - i only watch the videos i finally realize i actually need to learn and/or im interested in learning (2) books - i bought a bunch of books on all things related to data analysis (python for data analysis, machine learning, statistics) - i have NOT started most and i haven’t finished ANY of them (i use the books to guide me on what to learn next) - i’m a lazy reader, i take only what i need (the guidelines) from all of the books and piece them altogether in my head - i do plan on finishing all 12 books though (3) google cert AND IBM cert - im taking both because google covers R and IBM covers python - this will FURTHER give me a guide on things to learn while i’m also teaching myself - the pacing for the certs are too slow for me, but they’re helpful in filling the gaps - it’s also nice to show employers, especially nice to have two case studies in R and python to put on the resume (both certs have a project at the end) This is MY path. But, it’s still advice. Advice for anyone reading this, but also a reminder for me lol.

[@ChartExplorers]

Incredible advice! Thank you for sharing. 😀

[@babbasi4093]

😂😂😂

[@princepatial21]

Thank you 😊