Unlocking Data Insights: My Journey to Excellence in Data Analysis
Hi, my name is Abdalla, and I am a 3rd-year Computer Science student. I’ve decided to embark on a new journey to learn Data Analysis and kickstart my career in this field. In this post, I will primarily discuss the focus of this series and outline my plans.
Background
I am currently a third-year CS student with programming experience in Python, C/C++, and Java. Additionally, I possess a fundamental understanding of SQL. I have previously taken a Data Analysis Challenger course on Udacity, possess some knowledge of Excel, and have completed various math and statistics courses, both in college and through online courses.
Why I Want to Be a Data Analyst
While my primary interest lies in machine learning and AI, many recommendations prompted me to start with data analysis before progressing to data science and eventually machine & deep learning. So, I’ve decided to follow that advice :)
My Roadmap
I don’t have a specific roadmap at the moment; I’ve just begun the Google Data Analytics Certificate. I aim to let the certificate guide me and determine my direction.
Google Data Analytics Certificate
The Google Data Analytics Certificate is a comprehensive program in data analysis. Many individuals have reported securing jobs after completing this certificate, whether in online platforms or companies. The program consists of eight courses, and I plan to share insights about each course as I complete them in this series.
Time Investment
I anticipate dedicating around 2 hours to the main study and an additional 2 hours or more for practical exercises. After completing each course, I’ll provide a brief overview of the time it took me and the valuable insights gained.
Finally
I’m unsure about the exact duration it will take me to land my first job, but I’m up for the challenge. I will motivate myself as much as possible, hoping that the time I invest in this endeavor will pay off in the long run. Piece.
Links
https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-data-analytics