Data Analyst (Beginner)

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Hey guys, what kind of courses should a person (beginner) be taking who is interested in becoming a data analyst? And in what sequence? For example, should he be learning SQL first and then learn Python? Also, would online sources be enough? What do employers look when hiring a data analyst (entry level)? Your suggestions would be appreciated.

ujl · Mar 17, 2019 1:11 PM · 953 views

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Yes first Sql and then Python would be a good order. For entry level, if you have exp. in Excel (Inter-advanced level) that would help you as well. employers do look for some exp. usually there is no single req in data analytics. Data prep/data engineering ----> Data Analysis ---------> Reporting this is the combo exp that most companies want in the candidate. start w SQL and get some exp. good luck. I think most of the material is online. but taking some training would be def worth it.

7TraintoJaxonHTs · Mar 17, 2019 3:05 PM

Taking course on Statistics would be helpful. Khan Academy is a good source. https://www.khanacademy.org/ma...

Sparty · Mar 17, 2019 7:42 PM

Learn some BI tools like tableau, qlikview,PowerBI

qlikview226 · Mar 18, 2019 9:58 AM

You should have excellent background in statistics and mathematics, learning sql syntax only NOT enough.

gaulejetho · Mar 18, 2019 10:58 AM

Thank you all for your valuable suggestions. Starting with SQL and moving on to Python, Tableu seems like a way forward.

ujl · Mar 18, 2019 6:43 PM

Ujl I'll walk the walk with you. Let's share progress to each others and help each others out. I learned sql a lot but what's your plan to land a beginner level data analyst they all seem to look for experienced ones only

ehho2 · Mar 18, 2019 8:37 PM

ehho2 bro...Thanks! When you have a pure desire, universe will find a way, considering your vibrations aligns with the universe. Good luck bro!

ujl · Mar 18, 2019 9:22 PM

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