How to Become a Freelance Data Analyst in 2024

In this video, I explain how you can land roles as a freelance data analyst and get your first ever client! You will learn: tips on building a data analyst portfolio, how to build a steady stream of side income, and how to improve visibility on freelance platforms such as Upwork and Fiverr.

Video timeline:

Intro 0:00
What is a freelance data analyst? 1:19
Freelancing is difficult 4:22
How to become a freelance data analyst in 2024 5:53
Data analytics projects to get your first role 7:49
Promoting your work 9:15
Consistency trumps everything 10:02
Your homework 11:19

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[cherrysimon]

Hi Natassha,

I'm 70 years old. I completed the Google Data Analytics Certification in Dec 2023 from Coursera and was considering what else to learn in this field when I came across your YouTube video. Your passion for data analysis has inspired me. I've watched 3 of your videos, including this one, and I have subscribed to your channel. Over the past 45 years, I've worked in various sectors of the economy, from Oil Field engineering, Bank Treasury operations, Manufacturing batteries, Brokering in stocks and futures and Trading in soft commodities. Now I'm planning to embark on a new career in data analytics. You've provided me with some valuable pointers that I will focus on to improve my skills and work towards becoming a freelance data analyst. I believe I have a lot to offer but am wondering what would be the area that I should focus on for a start. Anyway, thank you for the pointers. You are a natural when presenting your ideas. Thank you and God bless.

[mamondhar]

I am 54 Yrs lady, completed Roadmap of DATA Science with certificate in the year December 2023, Power BI. Now want to start Freelancing as Data Analyst. Thanks for your inspiring speech which is motivating me more towards Freelancing. Till I am thinking how to start

[maniramraj]

Very boldness in the speach... impressive journey experience shared behind the success of DATA SCIENTIST madam

[gauravdhakad]

Love your straight talk. No exagerration

[Bright_Lights]

how is it that you have only 3.9 k subscribers? You are awesome and inspiring. Learnt a lot.Thankyou Natassha!

[nniixx]

watching this while im on leave and that bloody Teams notification gave me a goddamn start!!!

[Netala_Vasni]

Natasha you made day, today i take action, after one year ill come to this comment as data analyst,

[saeelsalvi]

00:01 Becoming a freelance data analyst can provide flexibility and interesting projects.
01:41 Identify your niche and specialize in skills
03:26 Becoming a freelance data analyst in 2024 is challenging due to competition and lack of experience.
05:10 Building credibility through online presence is crucial for freelancing as a data analyst.
06:57 Building personal projects is key to success as a freelance data analyst.
08:44 Promote your work to create online presence
10:36 Improving visibility and reputation as a freelance data analyst.
12:14 Set attainable goals and take small steps towards your larger goal.
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[azizquazi]

What a great way explaining a topic. Thanks so much for your time and effort.

[bunnyboops]

I'm so tired. I've invested years into building online projects, social media accounts, networking etc. and didn't get anywhere. People shouldn't have to become an influencer and spend hundreds of unpaid hours to get a job. Living in the future sucks.

[ashwiniashu]

Hi Natassha,

You have touched on all points to become a freelance analyst, thank you.

[jessica_feto]

I love the way you explain everything! We need more creators like you, thank you

[vivienUgwuonyia]

You are amazing... Am so glad I found this video. Recently finished Google data analytics course on Coursera and lost on the next action to take.it may seem as though this video was meant specifically for me.God bless you. And keep up the good work.

[ArinAkaMazu]

The other day I was having so many self doubts if I can be one or not but after hearing from a lot of people I feel if I put in enough work I can be a great data scientist

[hotchipps]

Hi Natasha

I have been interested in Data Analytics and AI for the last few years now. In fact one of my initial reasons for a keen interest towards this field was coming across your blogs on Medium. I took up the Google Data Analytics Certification course on Coursera in 2021. But then things went down. After spending 16 years of corporate life in non technical fields, it wasn't easy for me to switch over to a technical person. Although I have been reading, and finding out more about Data and AI, I could never muster up courage to act on it. Probably because it is hard for a successful non techie person to accept failure in tech field (basics).

I know I am late to the party (almost a year) but I do believe in 'acting today' now. This video of yours certainly pushes me towards taking a step ahead. Keep sharing your experiences.

[efedan]

Thank you natasha for sharing, really really helped

[Ezziry]

Your insights are truly enlightening and greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing such valuable information.

[soniya_naskar]

I don't understand why this channel is so underrated

[akin]

Good and realistic perspective. The first 3 months with hard work will not provide high end pay. After that, good projects and your online presence will help bringing in paying clients.

[tanmayghosh]

Gonna change my career real quick after this beautiful video