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book
How to Become a Data Analyst
by
Annie Nelson
January 2024
Beginner content level
Beginner
288 pages
7h 10m
English
Wiley
Content preview from
How to Become a Data Analyst
Table of Contents
Cover
Table of Contents
Title Page
Preface
Introduction
How Do I Know If Data Is a Good Fit for Me?
Who This Is Book For
PART I: The Fun Part
1 Is Data Analytics Right for Me?
What Does a Data Analyst Do Every Day?
What Makes a Good Analyst?
What Tools Should I Learn?
Which Entry‐Level Tech Job Is Right for Me?
What's Next
2 Understanding the Paths into Data
How Hard Is It to Become a Data Analyst?
What Are My Options for Getting into Data Analytics?
How I Decided on the DIY Approach
3 Designing Your Data Analyst Roadmap
Can You Shows Me Your Data Analyst Roadmap?
Building Your Roadmap
How Do I Choose the Best Course?
4 My Experience with Data Analytics Courses
The Beginning
What Came Next
PART II: The Scary Part
5 Introduction to Portfolios
What Is a Data Analytics Portfolio?
Can I See an Example?
Why Do I Need a Portfolio?
If I Have Experience from Another Job, Do I Still Need a Portfolio?
6 Portfolio Project FAQ
How Do I Find Free Data?
Can You Tell Me More about Completing Projects?
Should I Share My Work Publicly?
Project Time!
7 Portfolio Project Handbook
Project Levels: What Separates a Beginner from an Intermediate Project?
Guided Projects
From the Portfolio to the Job Search
Getting in the Mindset for Projects
PART III: The Hard Part
8 Starting Your Job Search
How Do I Know When I Am Ready to Start My Job Search?
Where and How Should I Look for Jobs?
Job Titles
Where Can I Find Salary Information?
What Is the Data Analyst Career ...
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