How I'd Learn Data Analytics in 2024 (If I Had to Start Over)

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Looking to get started in Data Analytics in 2024? This is the video for you! In it, we share what you need to know and the steps you need to take to successfully become a data analyst in 2024!

Hosted by our own senior data scientist, Tom Gadsby, this video will guide you through the steps and requirements needed to transform you from complete beginner into a job-ready data analyst within a realistic timeframe. Tom analyzes the current market and considers what he would do differently if he started over in the field in 2024.

Quick disclaimer: This won’t be an “easy” task, and in terms of time allocation, if you follow these steps, you can expect this journey to take up to a year to complete.

Let us know in the comments which steps you’re most excited by! Are there any you would add in based on your own career-change journey?

In this guide, we’ll cover the following key points:

(00:00) Intro
(00:44) Changes in The Industry
(02:11) How Tom Started in Data
(02:38) “Less Upfront Learning, More On-the-Fly Learning”
(03:30) “Try an Online School”
(05:16) Portfolio Projects
(06:11) Soft/Hard Skills
(06:46) Lean/Minimal Roadmap
(06:57) 1. Working With Data
(07:26) 2. Learning a Tool
(07:37) 3. Statistics
(07:58) 4. Visualization and Storytelling
(08:14) 5. Finding an Interesting Area
(08:34) How Long Does It Take to Become a Data Analyst?
(08:51) “Define Your Own Personal Roadmap”
(09:36) “Have More Confidence in Yourself”
(09:58) How Much Math is Needed in Data Analytics?
(10:28) “Get Comfortable With the Tools”
(11:05) “Take Advantage of Available Free Tools”
(11:30) “Study Other People’s Work”
(11:54) “Network”
(12:30) BONUS: Useful Resources to Learn Data Analytics
(12:36) Resource #1
(12:46) Resource #2
(12:56) Resource #3
(13:06) Resource #4
(13:24) Outro

Links & Resources featured in the video:

Medium: https://medium.com/
Kaggle: https://www.kaggle.com/
HackerRank: https://www.hackerrank.com/
CareerFoundry’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/careerfoundry
Want to get a taste of Data Analytics? Start your journey with CareerFoundry’s free Data Analytics Short Course: https://bit.ly/DataShortCourse

Head over to CareerFoundry’s blog where you will find articles covering data analytics topics in much greater depth: https://bit.ly/DataAnalyticsBlog2

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How I Would Learn Data Analytics in 2024 (If I Had to Start Over)
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