How I Became a Data Analyst (without a related degree)

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How to become a data analyst is a video that a lot of people requested me to create. So here is my journey of becoming a data analyst without a related degree, like computer science. I also share the data analysis skills and tools you need to get started as a data analyst. Furthermore I explain how to get a data analyst job by giving some Linkedin tips. And finally I also explain why I am quitting my job as a data analyst by the end of this year.

0:00 Intro
0:24 Life before data analyst
1:49 How to become a data analyst
03:39 Tools you need to get started
06:28 How to land your first data analyst job
07:33 Why I'm quitting my data analyst job

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[jaeb]

Data Analyst here - no degree. Came straight from the military with ZERO technical background. Learned everything online. For those looking to get into this career here’s a high level plan I used:

- Become an expert at Excel / Sheets and start learning to automate calculations and reports. Familiarize yourself with pivot tables as I find that a good transition to Tableau.
- Learn a BI Tool - Tableau is a good foundation
- Be proficient at SQL (Simple Joins, Subqueries and CREATE should suffice)
- Be proficient at Python (Know the Pandas and NumPy library inside and out but no need to memorize everything - documentation exist for a reason)

And finally most importantly - be able to tell a story with the data!

[LukeBarousse]

My dude, love your story telling ability 🤙🏼 This is a must watch for any aspiring data analyst!

[SantoRedentor]

I changed to Data Analysis from Chemistry just with a SQL course and a Python course. Then I just started doing interviews with startups until one gave me a chance. After 1.5 years at that startup I stated to get a lof of offers in LinkedIn so I moved to my current job.

I more than doubled my income in the last 2 years. With 2 years experience as a Data Analyst I am making more than double of what I was making with 7 years of experience in Research Chemistry.

[MindfulnessGamer]

I came across this channel when looking up about data analysis. Absolute gem of a find

[luigivelez]

Great video, always pushing me to find my peace as full time freelance, currently having 2 jobs one full time and the other as Data Scientist consultant. As always your videos motivates me. Keep it up Stef. 🙌🏻

[drumncase]

What a legend! Cheers for the honestly and transparency, very inspiring…
I subbed instantly after completing the video

[colew]

Dude you’re videos are so enjoyable to watch, they’re edited very well with butt-loads of info.

[Data_maven]

I love your end clips, your videos are usually beautiful and well though out. Adding the parts where you’re not perfect is so encouraging too.
You just got a new subscriber ❤️

[fakhrialifin]

As an industrial engineer focusing on industrial data analytics, I can relate to your story 😅. Keep up the good work man!

[s.nikolic]

одличан клип земљаче
поздрав и свако добро

[Matthew_Rivera]

Super glad I found your channel man. I kind of feel like I'm on the same road as you but a little further behind as I am looking into studying Data Analysis for a job right now. I'll be following your journey for sure brother. Hope for nothing but the best.

[justinls]

as someone who is wanting to maybe pursue the data analyst life, this does kinda help knowing that it can be easy but annoying at some points but its also something different everyday. i just dont want to be stuck in a job working every hour of my life so im glad to see that you can actually get out and live a life

[bluish]

Almost 40 here and just started taking online courses about Data Analysis. Your video inspires me. And yes, your videos are really good. It's informative and entertaining. Good luck on your plan. I'm also on my way out of Europe and back to South East Asia.

[KrystalVentures]

this helps so much because i'm taking a data analyst course right now

[DeepThinkerSociety]

Lets get it. Found your channel right when I am considering quiting my 9-5 to transition into Cyber Security. Thanks for the information!

[stefanieg]

Thank you soooo much for this!! Your help has pushed me to pursue "Data Analyst" my next career journey!! :)

[mushu]

The backpacking in South East Asia story reminded me of that time when I was backpacking through western Europe and I was just outside Barcelona hiking in the foothills of Mount Tibidabo

[stud_ley]

I started going back to school so i can get my degree. Im even taking a certification course this summer to fill up my resume. I already had an interest in the field and you just inspired me to go for it. Thank you for the recommendations and I hope your journey has been well!

[ICOD]

This video has a very good feeling to it. The music, the lighting, and the background.

[aungbhonemyat]

Thank you very much. Very informative for me as I’m trying to transit my career from life science academic into data analysis industrial. Just started learning data analysis, videos like this keep me motivation. Cheers