How to Start in Data Analytics With a Non-traditional Background
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Are you interested in applying statistical analysis and technologies to data to find trends and solve problems?
If you’re curious about what a career change into data analytics could look like, then this chat is for you!
Benjamin Brenner, Product Growth Analyst, will share his...
Are you interested in applying statistical analysis and technologies to data to find trends and solve problems?
If you’re curious about what a career change into data analytics could look like, then this chat is for you!
Benjamin Brenner, Product Growth Analyst, will share his experience going from different careers to Data Analytics. Learn more about tools and resources that helped him to get started in this industry in an efficient and easy way.
In this chat, you’ll learn:
- How to pivot into Data Analytics with a non-traditional background
- What the day-to-day looks like as a data analyst
- Tools and resources to get you started in Data Analytics
Meet The Speaker
Benjamin has worn many hats; from customer support, to sales, and eventually to product analytics.
He's found his passion in data; using product strategy and code to interpret user behaviors and turn them into compelling and delightful experiences. Having worked across mature products (Google Ads), Growing Startups (Chime), and nascent but promising tech (Metaverse, Google X), he has a breadth of experience establishing product market fit and designing products poised for growth.
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What's a good couple of courses to take as a start in data analytics with a non-traditional background?
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What are the recommended steps for anyone exploring a transition into data analytics?
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what is thi course main motto
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How to get a first job with Data Analytics without previous experience in that area
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What purpose is this for
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How to Start in Data Analytics With a Non-traditional Background
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What's the most important soft skills in your opinion?
By: NopPosted on 2022-12-09 -
How to start career in data analytics. From where we can get free courses to learn alongwith projects?
By: Mainak, ExecutivePosted on 2022-12-09 -
Applications for data analytics
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What software would you suggest People analytics?
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How to enhance the M code skill?
By: TiongPosted on 2022-12-09 -
What are the best tools to get familiar with as a beginner?
By: CrystalPosted on 2022-12-09 -
What's the most important attribute of a data analyst?
By: Yamin, Fullstack DeveloperPosted on 2022-12-08 -
What's a good intro course/class that might cover the ins and outs of data analytics?
By: Becca, Connection CoachPosted on 2022-12-08 -
What courses do you recommend to start in data? Like Coursera or Linkedin?
By: SonyaPosted on 2022-12-08 -
What is your favorite aspect of being a data analyst?
By: Sue JinPosted on 2022-12-08 -
Should I learn code to get a carer en data?
By: Jose, Sales and Marketing SpecialistPosted on 2022-12-08 -
What is the biggest challenge for starting in Data Analytics coming from a non-traditional background?
By: Richard, truck driverPosted on 2022-12-08 -
What is the best way to practice data analysis skills?
By: JazzPosted on 2022-12-08 -
What skills are required to be an analyst? If working in other career and want to shift to data analytics, then I should start from scratch to build career in data analytics.
By: Reena rajPosted on 2022-12-08 -
What kind of experience is needed?
By: Amanda, Appraisal DeskPosted on 2022-12-08 -
What are the required education for Data Analytics career. Thank you.
By: RitaPosted on 2022-12-08 -
Is this a field that is conducive for older workers to shift careers into?
By: Margaret, Computer OperatorPosted on 2022-12-08 -
What is the top tip for Data Analytics?
By: NickPosted on 2022-12-08 -
What's the starting pay range like?
By: Mandeep, Account executivePosted on 2022-12-08 -
What are some of the earliest tools that you wish you added to your toolbox in your journey to become a data scientist?
By: Nirupama, Program/Project ManagerPosted on 2022-12-08 -
I have just graduated a data analytics bood camp and looking for a data analyst position. Do you have any advice?
By: Afton, Data AnalystPosted on 2022-12-08 -
Python- How to deal with.
By: saiPosted on 2022-12-08 -
What was your very first data analytics position post-job transition? Were there "red flags" with that position that you'd caution other career-transitioners to keep an eye out for? (Example:...
By: Jackie, Business Data AnalystPosted on 2022-12-08 -
As I beginner, I'm not aware how to start implementing my knowledge and skills in such a great industry because I have a full time job and family responsibilities and I can't find the time to...
By: OscarPosted on 2022-12-08 -
What kind of training or education does one need to pivot to this career?
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Is it possible to start a career in Data Analytics at 40?
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What is the most difficult part of data analysis?
By: Gisela, Data AnalystPosted on 2022-12-08 -
Handle the Data Analytics with a non traditional background is the matter for me
By: PatricePosted on 2022-12-08 -
Have you observed ageism in this industry?
By: AmyPosted on 2022-12-08 -
Did you attend a boot camp/university? Do you know of companies willing to train?
By: Koedi, Brand AmbassadorPosted on 2022-12-08 -
I am looking forward to entering the world of data as a data scientist but, it is getting typically tough to find an entry-level role for myself, as I lack work experience right now! How should I...
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What learning strategies have been the most useful to you?
By: EsraPosted on 2022-12-08 -
No question at the moment
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What foundational knowledge is key to have before studying for data specifically? Statistics? Algorithms and data structures?
By: NicolePosted on 2022-12-06 -
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How can applicants who have online certifications demonstrate aptitude beyond online learning to be attractive for jobs?
By: Onya, Public Health ConsultantPosted on 2022-12-01 -
how to circumvent being rejected based on domain knowledge, even though you've worked in multiple domains and can easily learn more about it through research and (internal!) data analytics?
By: Maha, Product ManagementPosted on 2022-12-01 -
What course or career path do I need to transition into tech
By: AishaPosted on 2022-11-29 -
Having a difficult time figuring out where to start my data analytics journey. Should it be SQL, R, Python? too many options and routes out there.
By: Zohair, Technical Program Project ManagerPosted on 2022-11-26 -
What is the most important skill for Data Analytics? Some say statistics
By: RosePosted on 2022-11-25
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