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

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

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

[rodrigodelagarza]

Im 33. Im taking a bootcamp. Im doing sql and python. I get feelings sometimes it might be too late but its my best shot. My best wishes to all who are working on it.

[XioCihuatl]

I'm 36 massage therapist, never did well in math, statistics, etc... Not 100% sure what am I doing here but I need a change in careers😢. So blessed to have so much information nowadays. Wishing everyone the best of luck. We got this❤

[jonw.]

I enrolled in the Google Data Analytics program and I'm finding it to be very fascinating. So much data is being created daily and there's no limit with what you can do in this field.

[kimfroman]

After 30 years as a court reporter and 10 years as a closed captioner, my job is dwindling because of AI captions. For the last few years, I have captioned Microsoft tech events (as they pass off our live captions as their AI product) and through this have become interested in tech. I am 60 and do not have a college degree and just starting. I don't even know enough to know which direction to develop interests in! Here I go!

[ancientone]

I almost dropped a tear, your the best bro. Ever since may I decided to become a data analyst. I'm 40 years old and never got a chance to go to college just working alot of blue collar jobs until I got injured a year ago. I decided to try to go to school and it just wasn't working out. Then I enrolled in a online class which structured my learning. As I watched online videos alot of them would put online classes down and give some discouraging road map. Thankyou I didn't get none of that energy from you. I will be looking for a internship start of 2023, and your advice and video further encourages me that I will be a Data Analyst.

[benjamincarter]

I manage a team of analysts at a midsized financial institution, and this is one of the better videos I've seen on this topic. Good recommendations.

[wizardaka]

This is best intro to data analysis I've seen. It actually deals with the real skills you'll use.

[anna-mariyablue]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I guess part of being an analyst is this ability to present your experience (aka data) in an easily digestible manner. Thank you:)

[jareddai]

Thank you, this is very helpful! I am a highschool student considering to try in this field, so I have been searching for information related to data analysts. Perhaps I can learn something before I even go to university! Thank you so much for all the experience and resources you shared again!

[RandomVideosFirst]

Very insightful video wish I knew this a decade ago, but im currently a senior consultation analyst in my mid 30s now for a engineering company, but for sure learning/using python, Excel, Tableu and SQL in previous roles have helped a great deal in getting really good paying

[cetrick_yeanay]

Thank you so much! Just turned 27, have been practicing python daily and getting ready to tackle this journey!

[nehapanchal]

Thank you for all your insights! I appreciate your vulnerability and honesty - as a person stepping into this new field, I have many questions and doubts, but watching your video motivates me to go for it. Good luck!

[alexanime]

Thank you so much, with your video you answered most of my questions on the subject and even gave me material where to start from🙏

[lifeisatest]

You dont get to see a lot a video where you really enjoy the character of a person talking. Thank you for this.

[jamesgraham]

Great Video! I like the fact that CareerFoundry takes a serious and in depth approach to data analytics, without being too complex to figure out.

[dmays]

Thanks for your great video. Don't know how many times I've started, stopped, started again before realising I haven't really sat down and considered a lot of what you talk about here! Spot on and great advice for this middle aged fella looking to finally move into a field he has long been interested in!

[briansatria]

I easily get bored watching this type of videos, but really Tom, I genuinely interested in how you brought all of this to our plate, great video! thank you for the all of the insights!

[waldowalden]

This video can be incredible useful for anyone in tech industry and not only in the Data Analytics field. Thank the author for such clear and useful coaching!

[Tech-Corner]

You have done amazing! Only 15 minutes but golden advice!I worked in IT for a long time, mostly as a business analyst and product manager and did some data analysis with a few things and worked on data projects. Your description, advice are spot on and very valuable! Helped me a lot for my next moves and goals too, very sound advice! Your delivery is amazing too, not too animated like some people do nor saying too much but not much. You chose your advice to generously help people, not appear like helping, not for clicks only. This is valuable!

[cheekmunks]

Hi! This is great! I am currently in the midst of changing career after 10+years in it. Currently trying to teach myself on an online platform while doing my full-time job. However, the path seems arduous since both are time-intensive. I was contemplating an online school with job placement, since it seems like the best & fastest way to get me in the field, esp with a steep learning curve. I was also getting disheartened as I keep seeing a mixture of jobs ads to get a feel of what employers are looking out for- most requesting for those with Bachelors/Masters in Computer Sci, etc with others requesting experience with relevant doable certifications. Thanks for your clear direction & insights! Cldn't come at a better time...