Alex, your channel has been incredibly helpful to me. I am finishing a BS in Data Analytics at the age of 50. I'm going to add the Tableau and MS PBI certs to my credentials. I've just stepped into my 50's and age is definitely a concern when switching job fields. I am hoping my years of collective professional experience in various other fields, a new BS DA degree and the certifications will help. Thanks again for all of the information you are putting out here.
I am 48 and found myself in a situation where I have to find a new career. I am already one month into getting these courses completed and getting certified. I, too, am hoping that the 25 years of professional experiences I can bring to the table will help me get a job as a data analyst. We got this!
@@stellafairysteed hi Sarah. I’m in the same boat as you, 48 with years of experience and diving into new territory to change fields. Wishing you best of luck in your pursuit,
What I have found about your channel Alex - by watching in random, 6-7 first videos, is that, you show an originality that is derived from the fact that , you are anxious sometimes for how the video or the Live is going to end up (is gonna end well, will people like it?) and you honestly share that anxiety with Us. Obviously many RUclips Channels Owners have an anxiety, but very few of them sincerely share that. For me that is a +plus for your channel and You.
I've just finished 7 of 8 courses for the Google Data Analytics course and the 8th one is the capstone project. I do agree that courses don't go into depth about the moduels we learn such as Sheets, Tableau, R, etc. But they are a good starting point and they do encourage self learning which is a must in this field of work. The capstone is still kicking my ass at this point but it's been a fun journey so far and I'm looking forward to getting the hang of analytics soon.
Thank you for this. I’m fresh out of college with a mathematical economics degree and after quitting my job in marketing, I’ve been researching career paths and stumbled across your page. Thank you for being so helpful. Think I’m gonna learn as much as I can to be a data analyst.
jalapenos I discovered this channel yesterday and I like it already lol. I was going to be a front end developer but switched to being a data analyst because its cheap, low-level, and fast. I just need my foot out of the no-job door when I graduate from high school. I appreciate your work man.
I am not sure if you would be reading this. Even though you have a lot going on in your mind and everything is all over the place........I just want you to know that YOU CLEARED ALL OF MY DOUBTS. YOU HAVE REALLY CLEARED MY MIND WITH ALL THE QUESTIONS I WAS HAVING. AND YES, I DID WATCHED IT TILL THE END. COULDNT BE MORE GRATEFUL THAN THIS!!❤ THANK YOU SO MUCH. IT HELPED ME A TON.
thank you so so so much for the resources! I’m a recent grad trying to make a career switch from Accounting to Data Analytics and found your videos super helpful!!! Keep up the good work 🙏🏼😊
Hi Alex, how are you? Hope you, your wife, children, and Max are doing well. Thank you for this video. I want to change careers to a Data Analyst (by the way -- I watched your video when you changed careers -- it was awesome and so inspiring). I had a plan to take the Microsoft Data Analyst certification, and watching this video confirmed it will be a good move towards my plans to change careers. You are so genuine in your videos and it really is refreshing and exactly what is needed right now. No fluff, straight, honest and professional content to share with the world. Thank you!
The genuineness attracted me too. It was his career switche video that I saw first...and then this Data Analyst Certification...Weldone @Alex The Analyst
Hi, Alex. I just want to say thank you because you've made me think about what I need to know and which certification is best right now. I'm 30 years old right now and I fell in love with data analytics 2 years ago. But I've been scared to take the leap. Haha. Now, I want to learn more and hopefully find a job in data analysis this year! So thank you. You've given me courage.
Radishes are rich in antioxidants and minerals like calcium and potassium. Together, these nutrients help lower high blood pressure and reduce your risks for heart disease. The radish is also a good source of natural nitrates that improve blood flow.
ice cream: actually my favorite dessert, hard to chose from green tea, one scoop of cheese ice cream and 1 scoop of strawberry sherbet, dark chocolate. About radishes, you should try it in a really good Mexican Pozole, thin slices, I bet you like it. I go to the end of your video because while you talk, I use that time to scroll on the comments. Great video, thanks!!!
That's quite the combination! I like green tea flavored things a lot. I went through quite a tea phase in college haha I have never heard a pozole before, but I'm going to look it up! :D
It's great to have someone demystify this field, thanks for these dense videos. Last summer I came across the cucumber-lemon ice cream, it is the best thing ever! Basically it's like a frozen cucumber salad on a stick - super refreshing. If you haven't tried that one before, I highly recommend.
Haha I'm so glad to hear that! And that sounds super good! That sounds almost like a shaved ice flavor, but sounds super interesting to be an ice cream. I'm sure that was very refreshing indeed :D
So glad as a single mother, at the point starting new chapter of my life, found this video which is incredibly helpful. Love the last bit of the video too ... made me laugh ... I personally prefer mooli (if it is named same in US) more than radish (the little red ones as we have here in UK) ... and my most favourite flavour of ice cream is Rum & Raisin (don't see much here, hence 2nd favourite - dulce de leche :D) ... Thank you Alex again and have a lovely day
You are very right Bro..l love your attitude...l also realized that no matter how many certifications you get, if you do not have a portfolio its just a waste of time...l recently registered for a Special Honours BSc degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, and l hv been practicing Python, l decided that my final year thesis will have to incorporate python , Tableau and Power BI...
I used to love radishes, just sit with a salt shaker and go to town. However, after I had my daughter they turned against me. I had the worst heart burn of my life thanks to two radishes. Now , 6 years later, I'm still terrified to try them again. Favorite ice cream is Ben and Jerry's Americone Dream. 😁 While I did manage to watch the whole video, I now have 12 random items in my lap courtesy of my 1 year old.
Just received an email encouraging me to get the CAP (Certified Analytics Professional) certification. What's crazy is the prerequisites include either a Bachelors and 5 years or experience OR a Masters and 3 years of experience. Wow!
Ohh my god I have that certificate but it was after losing my job in the nonprofit organization! Mous Micro soft officer specialist .. so many years ago . but I had no experience I had job experience and didn’t get a job in this was years ago ! I worked so many jobs medical assistance pharmacy ect back then when I was younger and was trying to get a career ! But as a single had to go to work . I’m taking a summer class to go back to school. But after so many years not finding a career and not finishing school! But I know I took the certification for MOUS ! Is over 10 years old
So the google Data anaylisis and the project manager and the IT support specialist are good to put in your Resume.. some jobs ask that question on the application you don’t need to put it on the resume ! I just learned something new about a profolio instead of a resume that is me . I had so many jobs! I worked for so many years in the past I been out of the market for a while ! I need to get a part time job while I go to school part time as a adult school education. I always thought the same thing about experience versus the certificate and I got a certificate by unemployment after working in a nonprofit organization . It never got me no job. I agree with you!
Hi Alex, You are simply too good. Im commenting not just because I watched the video will till the end, but for the kind of inspiration you are as a person and as a professional. I was looking for a change but not sure where to go and I found your channel accidentally and from then on im really impressed. You have been doing a great job, helping people who want to learn and excel by sharing valuable insights from your own experience. Keep doing this!
Hi Alex, I’ve received much more guidance from your videos in less than a month than from 4 years at my university . Keep up the amazing content, and hopefully I’ll message you one day that I got the job I’ve always wanted. Cheers! Have a blessed day!
I was interested in doing Power BI as I’m studying finance and eventually wanted to get into like a business analyst career. Thank you now I will do the Microsoft data analyst associate course and from there learn tableau. Knowledge is that which benefits thank you
Alex!! thank you so much for your clear and focuse information, getting into this field can be a bit overwhelming but with all your videos I've set up a path of learning and building a career. Blessings for you and for now on you have earn a loyal fallower. Somebody told me knowledge is worh when you share it and now I really get the meaning of it when I found your channel.
Hi Alex, I am finding a lot of value in your videos. I am currently working transitioning into Data Analytics, it has been challenging to say the least. You are a great contribution to this community! Favorite ice cream is rocky road.
Pistachio Ice Cream is my favourite! :) Thank you for the awesome content, Alex. I’m currently working as an ESL teacher but earned MBA in Finance in 2011. I planned to start my ESL school after MBA but somehow couldn’t go ahead with it due to personal reasons. However, after watching your videos, I feel I can still transition from an ESL teaching to a Data Analyst role. I also loved your video on resume formatting & would be including my Excel related experience in my resume.Looking forward to building some cool projects with your RUclips tutorials in future. Thanks a lot! 😊
Alex, you have no clue how much this helps for an aspirant like myself. Thank you very very much. You're a champ. See you on the other side in a couple of months- the side where I can claim the title of Data Analyst as well.
😄 My favorite ice cream is Haagen Daaz Midnight Cookies & Cream. Thanks for posting these videos! I just had a discussion with my husband on our situation where I got laid off on April from a staff accountant position and I'm considering (a little bit more than that at this point) switching careers to Data Analytics and wanting to build a timeline within the next 12 months of preparation to land a position as a data analyst. I've started Python for Everybody and was looking at the IBM certificate so this video was really helpful in deciding the direction. I hadn't considered the certificate from Microsoft. Thanks!!
I'm so sorry to hear that, Elisa. I hope you're able to learn and make that transition! I have had that exact ice cream and it is quite delicious haha I like their Mint Chocolate Chip flavor the most :)
favorite ice cream - vanilla. Hi Alex , Looking forward to more videos of yours. I found you just last week and I have watched all your sql series from beginner to advance already. Keep creating content and keep inspiring us. God bless you.
I like radishes Alex, they grow in fertile, rich, deep and sandy soils. Main reason for farmers to grow radishes because radishes capture, store, and then release nutrients back into the soil, so they can reduce the need for fertilizer in the spring. They are attractive option to no-till farmers, who plant without plowing or otherwise turning the soil to enrich it, retain moisture and reduce erosion. So they have benefits that are not too obvious to the city folks like us! LOL ; )
Belgium Chocolate. I have been watching your videos, trying to switch paths or rather merge them, coming from a business degree into analytics, you have been helpful so far.
Your videos really give me so much motivation and hope. They just take off so much stress off my mind with all the information you share with everyone. Thank you man.
Thank you for this!! im a CPA and i already use some SQL, lots of Excel and IDEA caseware for Internal Audit controls, so i was a bit lost where to continue with the Data Analyst path since i already know the basics (i think lol)
Hello Alex! Im from Nicaragua 🇳🇮!! My favorite ice cream is Ron con pasas , rum with raisins. It takes me back to my childhood. My parents gave the that , and made me feel good. 👌 .. Recently just started data analyst job revamping my role as supervisor in a logistics company. Discovered your channel and motivated me to push through.
Poor me watched the whole thing till the end. I was cooking and washing up so l just had listen till it ended. I had to come back to this video again to post my favourite ice cream 😂😂😂 Bubblegum flavour 😋
The Microsoft exam costs different depending on your country and the buying power/average income (or whatever its called) In India, its ₹4800 which is just under $65.
Don't put a random guy certification on your linkedin but my favourite ice cream is vanilla extract 🤭 Keep it up alex, you always show me the way to go as alway ( now i just finished my sql course and I'm happy with it, so i think i should take some excel then Tableau thanks!!! )
Summary for Personal Reference: his point of view is that certifications are valuable only on the very first stages of a career, where no job experience can certify the skills that certifications are supposed to. Furthermore, what is more valuable that certifications is a Portafolio, which shows that you can indeed do stuff and have certain skills and knolwedge. Now, were you to choose to get a certification, choose one where the company backing up this is well known, if it isn't, even if it was the most amazing course, it is not worth putting in your Resume, nor is it from Learning Platforms like Udemy or Coursera even if the course is amazing because getting the certificate doesn't take much. The certifications that he thinks hold value are: Microsoft/Azure Data Analyst Associate, AWS Certified Data Analyst Specialty, Tableu Cerification (AWS and Azure vertifications in general hold a lot of value).
Another video by Alex on why I have only subscribed to a Data Analyst channel. I recently joined springboard for their crash course on data analysis cause I liked their job guarantee and deferred tuition plan. Can you please make a video on entry level interview questions and how to network for a job in post covid environment.
Glad to hear it! :D I actually do have a video on entry level Interview Questions. If you go to my channel page I have a playlist for it if you'd like to check it out. And good suggestion on a video!
I see those subs stacking up. Making moves and getting that YT cred. Good job. Super stoked for that Google DA cert. DEFINITELY keep us posted and make a video on it when it drops. I want to take it right away and would be happy to share my experience with you for your channel. ✌
Haha just trying to make good content that helps everyone! I'll definitely be waiting on that and keeping up with it closely! And yeah if you take it send me an email!
Hey Alex, thanks a lot again for another amazing video. Very helpful. No terrible story about radish but it would be the last vegetable I would eat coz it just tastes and smells the way it does. All Whitecub brand icecreams are my favs.
Thanks for the motivation always, the two of the Coursera certified course on your list is free sponsored by NYC gov. Database and SQL for Data Science, and Data Analysis with Python, only for New York residents I guess.
@pansang sherpa What is the web is NYC.gov I would like to look into sounds interesting to me I’m not able to afford any programs at this time! I have to take summer class in July just to get my Diploma.. But I could do one at a time is it all of them or one at a time? I want to do this part time on weekends.. I live in NewYork City . Once I go to NYC. Gov what do I type to find the courses?
Really I think it is good to have certification and the triple trinity of magic must be : 1. Professional Experience 2. Academic Degree 3. Certifications All them in equilibrium will be a good mix. For example if you want to get PMP exam you must have 3 years of professional experience. an 60 hours of formal training. sure technical certification are very easy to get but also for a very experience guy it will be a good path to refresh tools and best practices refresh.
Never eaten radishes lol. And less now. Thanks for the video Alex, it is just what I needed. I'm working on two certifications now, general assembly (which I got into for free 🙄) otherwise just let me tell it is not worthy, I think it cost around 3k which is stupidly expensive for what they offer, you can find that content for free on RUclips. The other one I am working on is udacity data analyst nanodegree, whose content about pandas, statistics and data wrangling interested me, I dont know if you have seen it before. That one I would recommend (I got it for sale as well though) their real price do may be too much 😅. Looking forward your next video 👍💪
That's a great deal for free! Yeah some of those courses are just the basics and don't really go in-depth into anything. Glad the Udacity one looks better! Good to know!
Mr Analyst. You've got a new subscriber. I hope to be a Data Analyst soon and to get a job at this field. It looks promising and it's emerging in my country. (Colombia) If it takes me to a new part of the world, even better. Thanks for all the tips.
I actually never eaten radishes!! Hi Alex, I hope you are well. Thank you for another amazing video. I actually 100% agree with you on this. I just recently started working as a data analyst at F500 in healthcare field. I have gone about 20 data analyst interview at big companies and none of them care about the certifications. Certification doesn't mean much to hiring managers. The portfolio is much more important, the hiring manager wanted to see how I apply those skills into practices. Having the portfolio is very important because that's what I mostly talked during the interview, like what steps did I take to solve those problems, what was the outcome of it, etc. The hiring manager wants to see my analytical mindset, how I approach the problems and how to answer those problems quantitatively. Some of them even said "we want to see your analytical thinking process than your technical ability. Technical skills can be taught and learned on the job". I mostly use Power BI for data viz, Excel and SQL Server for data cleaning and manipulation. I also work in a team setting and in our team has a business analyst, two data analysts, a data developer and other roles. I know basic Python but don't have experience using it. the Sr. Data Analysts use a lot of Python at the company so I am planning to start doing some projects on my own using Python to get my feet wet!!
Great content as usual! Very helpful to hear someone in the industry share real experience and guide us towards courses and skills that will actually be beneficial for employment. I’m currently mid-career switch studying Data Analytics but looking to back this up with Microsoft and Tableau (software free for students) courses as you suggest for technical and portfolio creation. All just to get a foot in the door. Red Radish are great. Not so keen on white radishes. They are like red radish with all the fun removed... Ice cream has to be vanilla, not the cheap stuff, real class vanilla. If it hasn’t been said before ‘Grady, Practical Engineering (RUclips), relation or doppelgänger +/- beard’. Stay safe
It's a tough business! And I didn't even know there were different types of radishes... lol Vanilla is not only the oldest flavor, it is also still the most popular in the world. I'm a fan of it with some warm cobbler :) I'll have to look him up!
This is really helpful. I'm trying to switch careers from an academic metadata/data librarian so I keep getting asked if I "really" know the tools, and I think certifications will ease their concerns
Which would be the one go to certification for final year grad students looking to get into data analytics . IBM or Microsoft ? Or is it better to wait for Google certification. Thank you all the amazing content.
I think start with the ibm certification if you’re just starting out. Do Microsoft if you think you can learn and pass the exam as it’s more credible than the IBM certification. I wouldn’t wait to see if the Google one is good. I’m sure it’ll be good, but I say start now and when it comes out you can always check it out.
Classic Vanilla Bean fan, although I don't eat much ice cream anymore. Glad to see that you agree with many on the topic of certifications but like that you did share the ones you think have value. Looking forward to your upcoming portfolio building series...unless it has been released already and I missed it when browsing.
I try a mix of icecream types and dont keep the names in mind. But vanilla, dark chocolate and creamy with some crunchie stuffs in it like cashew nut, groundnut and pistachio, I love!!. I am building my portfolio right now. When I get my next job., I will be right here to thank you. Thank you for this video
First I want to say thank you for the informations that you provided in this video. I started to follow you because i'm working in my STEM associate degree to go to UF for a COMPUTER SCIENCE degree. And since this is a whole different field for me I had to start learning everything from 0. I'm planning to get my Data Analytics certificate from google to start working while I'm taking my degree because I do believe that will help me in the long run as my goal is to become a DATA SCIENTIST. Just in FYI I had watch your video till the end hopefully I'm one of your heros. Thanks again.😊
Thanks Alex! your story has given me the courage i needed. And you did simplify the whole process as it was seeming very ambiguous before. I know absolutely nothing in the field because i am switching careers. And so you know, i am part of the jalapeno team.😃😃
Thanks for your videos, Alex. I just finished the Google Data Analytics Professional certificate on Coursera. It was a good mix of data concepts and hands-on with SQL (Google BigQuery), Tableau and R. It involves videos, reading, quizzes and hands-on projects. The fact that it is structured helped me stay on track. I spent 3 hours per day at an easy pace. The only thing to note is that you learn basic R instead of Python. A little note for those taking the course: the dataset for global CO2 emissions by year lacks data for Germany and Russia prior to 1994. The Tableau graph showed a discontinuity and I had to be a detective and find the issue.
@@manaswiagarwal5041 Hi Manaswi, so I finished the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate course. It took me 5 months with about 2 or 3 hours of study per day. I could have completed it quicker but I explored each topic in detail. The good thing about the course is that you get basic SQL, Tableau and R lessons (also Excel). In particular, SQL was great to learn since it has a particular logic on how it talks to a database. You gets lots of hands-on experience and at the end I recommend you complete a basic capstone project to add to your portfolio. The thing I would add is that R is not as popular as Python, and it seems everyone is talking about Python. In fact, learning R is a bit more difficult only because of the syntax so you can transfer R skills very quickly to Python. Finally, go beyond the basic stuff and get certified in SQL, Tableau and Python. The certifications will greatly increase your skills and it will look good on your LinkedIn and resume.
Thanks for making this video Alex, currently doing the IBM certification but I will complete it and then move on to the Microsoft Data Analyst Cert you suggested. Favorite Ice Cream is grapenut
Question: if you were to rank the recommended certifications you listed...from best to least best, what order would that be? Also, I'm awaiting the Google Data Analyst cert. I will one of the first people to enroll can't wait. And I love Strawberry Icecream 🍓
I would put them in this order for right now: Microsoft Data Analyst Certification Tableau Certification AWS Certification IBM Data Science Certification And yes! I will be doing it too if just to review! Very excited! Strawberry ice cream is very underrated. It gained popularity in the early 1800s as it was one of the few ice cream flavors along with vanilla and strawberry. It gained even more popularity with the invention of the neapolitan ice cream. I'm a fan of its simplicity and I think it deserves more attention in the ice cream community.
Listening to this video 1 year later (October 2021) And my favorite flavor are probably chocolate mint I’m really obsessed with it and pistachio. They just taste heavenly for me. Thank for all the information and recommendations on this video!
Looking forward for that google certification on data analyst as I am also learning google analytics now. I love your topic today, it makes me realize that having portfolio is far more important than having a lot of certificates. I love vanilla ice cream partnered with any fruit available. Thanks for being mentor to us aspirants. 😁
I really do think it is! And I know there are a lot of professionals out there that agree. Vanilla is fantastic! It is the most popular flavor in the world and I think combines with any pie or cobbler perfectly.
They are great places for learning, but I personally think they aren't the best places for certifications. You can click through and not learn anything if you wanted. It doesn't really prove or show you know the information.
I just saw you checked out some of my other videos that may have answered this question, but a good one to start with is IBM Data Analyst Course on Coursera.
Raddish .!! I hate to have it all by itself. But it goes well with other vegetables in an south Indian dish called sambar. Icecream!! Hmmm.. Praline and cream from Baskin Robins... Oh and btw totally connect with the rambling..I do it all the time...Urs makes more sense though.
My favorite ice cream flavor is Belgian chocolate. Thank you sir for your videos. They're really helpful. I am currently participating in a program/bootcamp on data analytics from Yandex and hope to get an entry level job as a data analyst afterwards.
Vanilla ice cream. ;). Im late to the game Alex but i appreciate your content. I'm a self proclaimed data nerd and i hadn't realized that the work i was doing was bordering on Data Analytics so now I'm binge watching your vids hoping to glean some knowledge and courage to transition into this world 😁
Thank you for this useful information! I'm currently learning all of the necessary skills to transition careers. However, you mention that you do not recommend getting certified once you have had a job for more than a year. Just to be 100% clear, does this mean a job in any field or specifically a Data Analyst position? My current field is completely unrelated to Data Analysis. Thanks!
Definitely just specifically Data Analytics. In this field it values experience more than some other fields. Other fields do value certifications more even at the mid-level range.
I prefer gelato, but my favorite Ice cream is B&J Americone Dream. I'm very excited about starting the Google Data Analytics cert tomorrow, now that I know it's up, thanks to another of your videos. I've been out of school since Spring of '19 with a BS in Statistics, but I'm still only able to get work doing manual labor. I really hope getting some application and project work from the certification can finally turn that around.
Ice Cream: Coffee with walnuts!! Thanks Alex for all that you share with us. I am currently working at a start up and we are growing fast, I hope this opens the door for me to move into data analytics with less experience.
I've completed the Google Data analyst certification Now I am going to go do the Microsoft certification Thanks so much Alex! You are the best P.s my favourite ice cream flavour is chocolate chip dark chocolate
Hey. I listen till the end while having a breakfast in my car! And we don't have radishes in Malaysia, so I've never tried radishes. I wonder what it tastes like? And my fav ice cream is Choc Chip Peppermint!
Belgian dark Chocolate Ice-cream for me, I have just subscribed your channel since a day or so. I must say there is so much to learn from your one video in terms of ground reality for a particular skill set which I was not aware of. My background for few years had been in Hotel & Travel E-commerce and then into Digital Marketing now trying my find my niche into E-commerce / Social Media Analytics or something to do with Geo-politics or Socio-issues in near future (Exaggerating..haha) I am at a certain point of my life where I am re-visiting some of my wrong professional (also personal) decisions and investing in myself, lets see where those chips fall. "Change is the only constant variable that I know"
Im one of those 2 people you mentioned about having it on in the background before. I immediately thought to myself "That's me, he's talking about me" :) I checked out the comments about 5 minutes in tot he video and was wondering why people were talking about vegetables. Good video, i'll be looking intot the Microsoft/Tableau and AWS certifications soon. Im working at the minute so i'll check them out later on.
I'll have to look that up! I'm a ben and jerry's fan - I like their texture a lot over some other ice creams. I like their mint chocolate chip the most.
Vanilla ice cream 😁 I have zero experience on data analysis and I just decided to switch careers, from fisheries, about a week ago. I wanted to start with a certification from MIT on data analysis for $300 but right now I think the certifications you mentioned are better and cheaper. Thank you sir. I'm sure I'd visit your channel everyday
I have gone through a complete course on data analysis using SPSS though, is this enough to just jump right in on getting the certifications you mentioned in this video?
For the certifications I mentioned it requires some prior experience with whatever software it covers - Tableau or Power BI for example. You'll need to know those well before beginning those certifications.
Thanks for your videos man! I am starting to transtion my career from usps to data analyst and found your channel and this is what im lookin for im scared to take the leap but i know nothings gonna happen if i dont do it.
I listened all the way to the end, cookie dough is my favorite ice cream . Thank you for the information i've been toying with the idea of switching careers, its hard to find information. I have starting point now I can't wait took learn more about these courses and videos. Your valued, thanks again
Cookies and Cream! - Now that I got your attention lol : Giving some thoughts into switching careers after being in medical field/ insurance for over 10 years and no matter how many ideas I go through , I keep coming back to Data Analyst. Seeking the best approach for getting my foot in the door as far as which education I need. I don't want the easy way out but I'm hesitant to do a 4 year college experience since I flunked out of community college twice. Considering either Microsoft or Google certs.
You're right! Radishes are the most terrible vegetable. Never had a good encounter with them from childhood to now in my mid-thirties. But my favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate chip!
I don't mind radishes at all as of recent. I grew up really hating them because I think one time I had it in a salad when I was young and it burned my mouth??? So it was a quick nope. Now, I put them on my poke bowls and salads whenever I get the chance, not sure what changed lol. Also my fav ice cream is mango! What's yours? Thank you for your informative video. I graduated from undergrad a year ago, I have 1 year of full-time exp, but not in data analytics. It's project coordination job (not tech industry) at a small startup. I'm doing my master's in project management right now (should be done in 2022) and I have been looking into analyst certifications to show that I have the *technical* skills for the job. I think I have the mindset and proper education, but I really don't think I stand out because I lack experience in this area and definitely don't have too much technical knowledge from my university studies.
Alex, I appreciate you for rambling at the end of your videos because it adds levity because it cracks me up every single time 😄. Btw, I'm a Foodie and favorite ice cream flavor is Baskin-Robbins World Famous Chocolate 🍫 mousse ice cream 🍦 which an uber decadent swirl of milk chocolate and rich vanilla mousse ice cream. I was laid off 4 weeks ago after 16 years of experience in the mortgage loan servicing industry due to a forecasted downturn which the sector poorly fumbled 🏈 by prioritizing investor profits over people. People are workers and voters with a long-term memory 🧠! ! I've decided to add new professional skills to leverage the time off work as an opportunity to pivot my career focus moving forward. I find your technical career advice to be very insightful in making a decision between Data Analytics or UX Design as a strategic pivot point for the next chapter of my professional skill set's story 📚.
1st time viewer. I decided to start a new career, maybe get some use out of this Econ degree. I started researching programs, had narrowed it down to MS. Then to stumble on your video & to see it was your recommended choice helped me feel good about the new career move. You're ok with me, even if you don't like radishes...I don't love them but I don't hate them either. Go figure!
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I was able to get my first Job as a Data analyst thanks to you. you're Awesome Man
Wow! That's fantastic! Congratulations!! I'm so happy to hear that :D
Hi, Congratulations. How long did you train/learn before you got your first Job?
Congratulations! Which course did you take if any? Thanks!
what was your background? was your experience limited to the course?
@black 11 Congratulations 🎉🎈 Were you changing careers completely or did you just get out of school?
Alex, your channel has been incredibly helpful to me. I am finishing a BS in Data Analytics at the age of 50. I'm going to add the Tableau and MS PBI certs to my credentials. I've just stepped into my 50's and age is definitely a concern when switching job fields. I am hoping my years of collective professional experience in various other fields, a new BS DA degree and the certifications will help. Thanks again for all of the information you are putting out here.
I have a friend who finished his BS in network admin on his late 40s, he didn't struggled much to find any job.
You got this Charlene!
@@foca2002 Thank you, Bruno. I appreciate the insight!
I am 48 and found myself in a situation where I have to find a new career. I am already one month into getting these courses completed and getting certified. I, too, am hoping that the 25 years of professional experiences I can bring to the table will help me get a job as a data analyst. We got this!
@@stellafairysteed hi Sarah. I’m in the same boat as you, 48 with years of experience and diving into new territory to change fields. Wishing you best of luck in your pursuit,
What I have found about your channel Alex - by watching in random, 6-7 first videos, is that, you show an originality that is derived from the fact that , you are anxious sometimes for how the video or the Live is going to end up (is gonna end well, will people like it?) and you honestly share that anxiety with Us. Obviously many RUclips Channels Owners have an anxiety, but very few of them sincerely share that. For me that is a +plus for your channel and You.
Thank you for the feedback and for supporting the channel - always trying to bring good, genuine content for you :)
I've just finished 7 of 8 courses for the Google Data Analytics course and the 8th one is the capstone project. I do agree that courses don't go into depth about the moduels we learn such as Sheets, Tableau, R, etc. But they are a good starting point and they do encourage self learning which is a must in this field of work. The capstone is still kicking my ass at this point but it's been a fun journey so far and I'm looking forward to getting the hang of analytics soon.
just stated mine today
Thank you for this. I’m fresh out of college with a mathematical economics degree and after quitting my job in marketing, I’ve been researching career paths and stumbled across your page. Thank you for being so helpful. Think I’m gonna learn as much as I can to be a data analyst.
I'm so glad to hear that! Good luck on your career change!
Did you consider looking at work as a marketing research analyst?
jalapenos
I discovered this channel yesterday and I like it already lol. I was going to be a front end developer but switched to being a data analyst because its cheap, low-level, and fast. I just need my foot out of the no-job door when I graduate from high school.
I appreciate your work man.
Super great to hear it! :D
I am not sure if you would be reading this. Even though you have a lot going on in your mind and everything is all over the place........I just want you to know that YOU CLEARED ALL OF MY DOUBTS. YOU HAVE REALLY CLEARED MY MIND WITH ALL THE QUESTIONS I WAS HAVING. AND YES, I DID WATCHED IT TILL THE END. COULDNT BE MORE GRATEFUL THAN THIS!!❤ THANK YOU SO MUCH. IT HELPED ME A TON.
So glad to hear that!
thank you so so so much for the resources! I’m a recent grad trying to make a career switch from Accounting to Data Analytics and found your videos super helpful!!! Keep up the good work 🙏🏼😊
So glad to hear that! Thanks for watching! :D
Me too
Alex, I am a guy from Romania and wanted to tell you that you inspire me.
Hi Alex, how are you? Hope you, your wife, children, and Max are doing well. Thank you for this video. I want to change careers to a Data Analyst (by the way -- I watched your video when you changed careers -- it was awesome and so inspiring). I had a plan to take the Microsoft Data Analyst certification, and watching this video confirmed it will be a good move towards my plans to change careers. You are so genuine in your videos and it really is refreshing and exactly what is needed right now. No fluff, straight, honest and professional content to share with the world. Thank you!
So awesome to hear! Thank you :)
The genuineness attracted me too. It was his career switche video that I saw first...and then this Data Analyst Certification...Weldone @Alex The Analyst
Hi, Alex. I just want to say thank you because you've made me think about what I need to know and which certification is best right now. I'm 30 years old right now and I fell in love with data analytics 2 years ago. But I've been scared to take the leap. Haha. Now, I want to learn more and hopefully find a job in data analysis this year! So thank you. You've given me courage.
Radishes are rich in antioxidants and minerals like calcium and potassium. Together, these nutrients help lower high blood pressure and reduce your risks for heart disease. The radish is also a good source of natural nitrates that improve blood flow.
You stay honest with us, we keep loving you're content... That's the deal Alex.
Haha I’ll take that deal any day! 😁
@@AlexTheAnalyst hey thnx for your video but wanna study data Analyst
Have no clue about t but I feel like I can do t
ice cream: actually my favorite dessert, hard to chose from green tea, one scoop of cheese ice cream and 1 scoop of strawberry sherbet, dark chocolate. About radishes, you should try it in a really good Mexican Pozole, thin slices, I bet you like it. I go to the end of your video because while you talk, I use that time to scroll on the comments. Great video, thanks!!!
That's quite the combination! I like green tea flavored things a lot. I went through quite a tea phase in college haha I have never heard a pozole before, but I'm going to look it up! :D
It's great to have someone demystify this field, thanks for these dense videos. Last summer I came across the cucumber-lemon ice cream, it is the best thing ever! Basically it's like a frozen cucumber salad on a stick - super refreshing. If you haven't tried that one before, I highly recommend.
Haha I'm so glad to hear that! And that sounds super good! That sounds almost like a shaved ice flavor, but sounds super interesting to be an ice cream. I'm sure that was very refreshing indeed :D
Almost 2 years since this video dropped and I'm now taking my raddish ice cream! What a gem this channel is!
So glad as a single mother, at the point starting new chapter of my life, found this video which is incredibly helpful. Love the last bit of the video too ... made me laugh ... I personally prefer mooli (if it is named same in US) more than radish (the little red ones as we have here in UK) ... and my most favourite flavour of ice cream is Rum & Raisin (don't see much here, hence 2nd favourite - dulce de leche :D) ... Thank you Alex again and have a lovely day
You are very right Bro..l love your attitude...l also realized that no matter how many certifications you get, if you do not have a portfolio its just a waste of time...l recently registered for a Special Honours BSc degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, and l hv been practicing Python, l decided that my final year thesis will have to incorporate python , Tableau and Power BI...
I used to love radishes, just sit with a salt shaker and go to town. However, after I had my daughter they turned against me. I had the worst heart burn of my life thanks to two radishes. Now , 6 years later, I'm still terrified to try them again.
Favorite ice cream is Ben and Jerry's Americone Dream. 😁
While I did manage to watch the whole video, I now have 12 random items in my lap courtesy of my 1 year old.
Thank you so much Alex . I always enjoy watching your videos to the very last. I enjoy every bit of your sense of humour.
Just received an email encouraging me to get the CAP (Certified Analytics Professional) certification. What's crazy is the prerequisites include either a Bachelors and 5 years or experience OR a Masters and 3 years of experience. Wow!
Ohh my god I have that certificate but it was after losing my job in the nonprofit organization! Mous Micro soft officer specialist .. so many years ago . but I had no experience I had job experience and didn’t get a job in this was years ago ! I worked so many jobs medical assistance pharmacy ect back then when I was younger and was trying to get a career ! But as a single had to go to work . I’m taking a summer class to go back to school. But after so many years not finding a career and not finishing school! But I know I took the certification for MOUS ! Is over 10 years old
Omg unemployment payed 1500 fir me to for the MOUS certificate
Just like the MOUS no hands on only 4 big books lol
Real life It didn’t do anything for me in my resume back then and now even less!
So the google Data anaylisis and the project manager and the IT support specialist are good to put in your Resume.. some jobs ask that question on the application you don’t need to put it on the resume ! I just learned something new about a profolio instead of a resume that is me . I had so many jobs! I worked for so many years in the past I been out of the market for a while ! I need to get a part time job while I go to school part time as a adult school education. I always thought the same thing about experience versus the certificate and I got a certificate by unemployment after working in a nonprofit organization . It never got me no job. I agree with you!
Hi Alex, You are simply too good. Im commenting not just because I watched the video will till the end, but for the kind of inspiration you are as a person and as a professional. I was looking for a change but not sure where to go and I found your channel accidentally and from then on im really impressed. You have been doing a great job, helping people who want to learn and excel by sharing valuable insights from your own experience. Keep doing this!
That's super nice of you to say - Thanks for watching!
Hi Alex, I’ve received much more guidance from your videos in less than a month than from 4 years at my university . Keep up the amazing content, and hopefully I’ll message you one day that I got the job I’ve always wanted. Cheers! Have a blessed day!
I'm so glad to hear that! I look forward to that day! :D
I was interested in doing Power BI as I’m studying finance and eventually wanted to get into like a business analyst career. Thank you now I will do the Microsoft data analyst associate course and from there learn tableau. Knowledge is that which benefits thank you
Alex!! thank you so much for your clear and focuse information, getting into this field can be a bit overwhelming but with all your videos I've set up a path of learning and building a career. Blessings for you and for now on you have earn a loyal fallower. Somebody told me knowledge is worh when you share it and now I really get the meaning of it when I found your channel.
Thank you! I’m so glad to hear my channel has been helpful! 😁
Hi Alex, I am finding a lot of value in your videos. I am currently working transitioning into Data Analytics, it has been challenging to say the least. You are a great contribution to this community!
Favorite ice cream is rocky road.
Rocky road is solid! Glad to hear my videos are helpful!
Pistachio Ice Cream is my favourite! :) Thank you for the awesome content, Alex. I’m currently working as an ESL teacher but earned MBA in Finance in 2011. I planned to start my ESL school after MBA but somehow couldn’t go ahead with it due to personal reasons. However, after watching your videos, I feel I can still transition from an ESL teaching to a Data Analyst role. I also loved your video on resume formatting & would be including my Excel related experience in my resume.Looking forward to building some cool projects with your RUclips tutorials in future. Thanks a lot! 😊
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Alex, you have no clue how much this helps for an aspirant like myself. Thank you very very much. You're a champ.
See you on the other side in a couple of months- the side where I can claim the title of Data Analyst as well.
I was a kid ahead of my time. Problem it is only about 4 minutes... but radishes have never tainted my pallet.
I appreciate the transparency of this subject. You are awesome, Alex!
😄 My favorite ice cream is Haagen Daaz Midnight Cookies & Cream.
Thanks for posting these videos! I just had a discussion with my husband on our situation where I got laid off on April from a staff accountant position and I'm considering (a little bit more than that at this point) switching careers to Data Analytics and wanting to build a timeline within the next 12 months of preparation to land a position as a data analyst. I've started Python for Everybody and was looking at the IBM certificate so this video was really helpful in deciding the direction. I hadn't considered the certificate from Microsoft.
Thanks!!
I'm so sorry to hear that, Elisa. I hope you're able to learn and make that transition! I have had that exact ice cream and it is quite delicious haha I like their Mint Chocolate Chip flavor the most :)
favorite ice cream - vanilla.
Hi Alex , Looking forward to more videos of yours. I found you just last week and I have watched all your sql series from beginner to advance already. Keep creating content and keep inspiring us. God bless you.
I like radishes Alex, they grow in fertile, rich, deep and sandy soils. Main reason for farmers to grow radishes because radishes capture, store, and then release nutrients back into the soil, so they can reduce the need for fertilizer in the spring. They are attractive option to no-till farmers, who plant without plowing or otherwise turning the soil to enrich it, retain moisture and reduce erosion. So they have benefits that are not too obvious to the city folks like us! LOL ; )
Can you explain more about it?
Belgium Chocolate. I have been watching your videos, trying to switch paths or rather merge them, coming from a business degree into analytics, you have been helpful so far.
Neapolitan - three in one (Data, Visualization, Audience)
Your videos really give me so much motivation and hope. They just take off so much stress off my mind with all the information you share with everyone. Thank you man.
That makes me really happy to hear! :D
Thank you for this!! im a CPA and i already use some SQL, lots of Excel and IDEA caseware for Internal Audit controls, so i was a bit lost where to continue with the Data Analyst path since i already know the basics (i think lol)
You’re most welcome!
Hello Alex! Im from Nicaragua 🇳🇮!! My favorite ice cream is Ron con pasas , rum with raisins. It takes me back to my childhood. My parents gave the that , and made me feel good. 👌 .. Recently just started data analyst job revamping my role as supervisor in a logistics company. Discovered your channel and motivated me to push through.
Poor me watched the whole thing till the end. I was cooking and washing up so l just had listen till it ended. I had to come back to this video again to post my favourite ice cream 😂😂😂 Bubblegum flavour 😋
Great video Alex, your style is no BS direct and human, keep it going man!!!
Thank you! I definitely will! Thanks for watching 😁
The Microsoft exam costs different depending on your country and the buying power/average income (or whatever its called)
In India, its ₹4800 which is just under $65.
Your kid was crying and you still wrapping the video. Lovely dedication towards what you do.
Hahaha :D
Don't put a random guy certification on your linkedin but my favourite ice cream is vanilla extract 🤭
Keep it up alex, you always show me the way to go as alway ( now i just finished my sql course and I'm happy with it, so i think i should take some excel then Tableau thanks!!! )
Summary for Personal Reference: his point of view is that certifications are valuable only on the very first stages of a career, where no job experience can certify the skills that certifications are supposed to. Furthermore, what is more valuable that certifications is a Portafolio, which shows that you can indeed do stuff and have certain skills and knolwedge. Now, were you to choose to get a certification, choose one where the company backing up this is well known, if it isn't, even if it was the most amazing course, it is not worth putting in your Resume, nor is it from Learning Platforms like Udemy or Coursera even if the course is amazing because getting the certificate doesn't take much. The certifications that he thinks hold value are: Microsoft/Azure Data Analyst Associate, AWS Certified Data Analyst Specialty, Tableu Cerification (AWS and Azure vertifications in general hold a lot of value).
Another video by Alex on why I have only subscribed to a Data Analyst channel. I recently joined springboard for their crash course on data analysis cause I liked their job guarantee and deferred tuition plan. Can you please make a video on entry level interview questions and how to network for a job in post covid environment.
Glad to hear it! :D I actually do have a video on entry level Interview Questions. If you go to my channel page I have a playlist for it if you'd like to check it out. And good suggestion on a video!
I see those subs stacking up. Making moves and getting that YT cred. Good job. Super stoked for that Google DA cert. DEFINITELY keep us posted and make a video on it when it drops. I want to take it right away and would be happy to share my experience with you for your channel. ✌
Haha just trying to make good content that helps everyone! I'll definitely be waiting on that and keeping up with it closely! And yeah if you take it send me an email!
My favorite ice cream is the Strawberry Cheesecake from Ben and Jerry’s.
Such an informative video! Thank you so much for sharing.
That’s my favorite too!
Hey Alex, thanks a lot again for another amazing video. Very helpful. No terrible story about radish but it would be the last vegetable I would eat coz it just tastes and smells the way it does. All Whitecub brand icecreams are my favs.
Thanks for the motivation always, the two of the Coursera certified course on your list is free sponsored by NYC gov. Database and SQL for Data Science, and Data Analysis with Python, only for New York residents I guess.
Wow that’s super cool! Where did you hear about that? Is it for students or something?
@pansang sherpa What is the web is NYC.gov I would like to look into sounds interesting to me I’m not able to afford any programs at this time! I have to take summer class in July just to get my Diploma.. But I could do one at a time is it all of them or one at a time? I want to do this part time on weekends.. I live in NewYork City . Once I go to NYC. Gov what do I type to find the courses?
Really I think it is good to have certification and the triple trinity of magic must be :
1. Professional Experience
2. Academic Degree
3. Certifications
All them in equilibrium will be a good mix. For example if you want to get PMP exam you must have 3 years of professional experience. an 60 hours of formal training.
sure technical certification are very easy to get but also for a very experience guy it will be a good path to refresh tools and best practices refresh.
Never eaten radishes lol. And less now.
Thanks for the video Alex, it is just what I needed. I'm working on two certifications now, general assembly (which I got into for free 🙄) otherwise just let me tell it is not worthy, I think it cost around 3k which is stupidly expensive for what they offer, you can find that content for free on RUclips. The other one I am working on is udacity data analyst nanodegree, whose content about pandas, statistics and data wrangling interested me, I dont know if you have seen it before. That one I would recommend (I got it for sale as well though) their real price do may be too much 😅.
Looking forward your next video 👍💪
That's a great deal for free! Yeah some of those courses are just the basics and don't really go in-depth into anything. Glad the Udacity one looks better! Good to know!
Mr Analyst. You've got a new subscriber. I hope to be a Data Analyst soon and to get a job at this field. It looks promising and it's emerging in my country. (Colombia) If it takes me to a new part of the world, even better. Thanks for all the tips.
I actually never eaten radishes!!
Hi Alex, I hope you are well. Thank you for another amazing video. I actually 100% agree with you on this. I just recently started working as a data analyst at F500 in healthcare field. I have gone about 20 data analyst interview at big companies and none of them care about the certifications. Certification doesn't mean much to hiring managers. The portfolio is much more important, the hiring manager wanted to see how I apply those skills into practices. Having the portfolio is very important because that's what I mostly talked during the interview, like what steps did I take to solve those problems, what was the outcome of it, etc. The hiring manager wants to see my analytical mindset, how I approach the problems and how to answer those problems quantitatively. Some of them even said "we want to see your analytical thinking process than your technical ability. Technical skills can be taught and learned on the job". I mostly use Power BI for data viz, Excel and SQL Server for data cleaning and manipulation. I also work in a team setting and in our team has a business analyst, two data analysts, a data developer and other roles. I know basic Python but don't have experience using it. the Sr. Data Analysts use a lot of Python at the company so I am planning to start doing some projects on my own using Python to get my feet wet!!
I agree with everything you’ve said! And consider yourself lucky on the radish front... lol
Pistachio ice cream 🍦
Thanks alex for such honest opinion and I'm looking forward to hear more about the google courses as soon as you upload.
Great content as usual! Very helpful to hear someone in the industry share real experience and guide us towards courses and skills that will actually be beneficial for employment. I’m currently mid-career switch studying Data Analytics but looking to back this up with Microsoft and Tableau (software free for students) courses as you suggest for technical and portfolio creation. All just to get a foot in the door.
Red Radish are great. Not so keen on white radishes. They are like red radish with all the fun removed...
Ice cream has to be vanilla, not the cheap stuff, real class vanilla.
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It's a tough business! And I didn't even know there were different types of radishes... lol
Vanilla is not only the oldest flavor, it is also still the most popular in the world. I'm a fan of it with some warm cobbler :)
I'll have to look him up!
This is really helpful. I'm trying to switch careers from an academic metadata/data librarian so I keep getting asked if I "really" know the tools, and I think certifications will ease their concerns
Which would be the one go to certification for final year grad students looking to get into data analytics . IBM or Microsoft ? Or is it better to wait for Google certification.
Thank you all the amazing content.
I think start with the ibm certification if you’re just starting out. Do Microsoft if you think you can learn and pass the exam as it’s more credible than the IBM certification. I wouldn’t wait to see if the Google one is good. I’m sure it’ll be good, but I say start now and when it comes out you can always check it out.
@@AlexTheAnalyst Thank you 💯.
Classic Vanilla Bean fan, although I don't eat much ice cream anymore. Glad to see that you agree with many on the topic of certifications but like that you did share the ones you think have value. Looking forward to your upcoming portfolio building series...unless it has been released already and I missed it when browsing.
The end was hilarious and I only had tolerance for it cause I’m listening while working in a silent overnight job to kill time :p
Haha glad you listened all that way :D
I try a mix of icecream types and dont keep the names in mind. But vanilla, dark chocolate and creamy with some crunchie stuffs in it like cashew nut, groundnut and pistachio, I love!!. I am building my portfolio right now. When I get my next job., I will be right here to thank you. Thank you for this video
Those are all good combinations to me! haha and that's awesome! Keep up the good work!
Hey Alex loving this episode style content, one question what would you say are the five most important topics to learn in SQL for an interview?
Good question. Aggregate functions, Joins, Group by statement, Filtering in the Where Statement (Like, Not Like, In, etc), and Unions.
First I want to say thank you for the informations that you provided in this video. I started to follow you because i'm working in my STEM associate degree to go to UF for a COMPUTER SCIENCE degree. And since this is a whole different field for me I had to start learning everything from 0. I'm planning to get my Data Analytics certificate from google to start working while I'm taking my degree because I do believe that will help me in the long run as my goal is to become a DATA SCIENTIST. Just in FYI I had watch your video till the end hopefully I'm one of your heros. Thanks again.😊
Alex make a video on skill path followed by a data analyst 🙏🙏🙏
That video will be next week! :D
Thanks Alex! your story has given me the courage i needed. And you did simplify the whole process as it was seeming very ambiguous before. I know absolutely nothing in the field because i am switching careers. And so you know, i am part of the jalapeno team.😃😃
Thanks for your videos, Alex. I just finished the Google Data Analytics Professional certificate on Coursera. It was a good mix of data concepts and hands-on with SQL (Google BigQuery), Tableau and R. It involves videos, reading, quizzes and hands-on projects. The fact that it is structured helped me stay on track. I spent 3 hours per day at an easy pace. The only thing to note is that you learn basic R instead of Python. A little note for those taking the course: the dataset for global CO2 emissions by year lacks data for Germany and Russia prior to 1994. The Tableau graph showed a discontinuity and I had to be a detective and find the issue.
Im finishing my course rn, would love to connect on whats your plan in data analytics in the future
I am currently pursuing this course. I would like to talk to you more about this certification. And how has this certificate has helped you so far.
@@manaswiagarwal5041 Hi Manaswi, so I finished the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate course. It took me 5 months with about 2 or 3 hours of study per day. I could have completed it quicker but I explored each topic in detail. The good thing about the course is that you get basic SQL, Tableau and R lessons (also Excel). In particular, SQL was great to learn since it has a particular logic on how it talks to a database. You gets lots of hands-on experience and at the end I recommend you complete a basic capstone project to add to your portfolio. The thing I would add is that R is not as popular as Python, and it seems everyone is talking about Python. In fact, learning R is a bit more difficult only because of the syntax so you can transfer R skills very quickly to Python. Finally, go beyond the basic stuff and get certified in SQL, Tableau and Python. The certifications will greatly increase your skills and it will look good on your LinkedIn and resume.
Thanks for making this video Alex, currently doing the IBM certification but I will complete it and then move on to the Microsoft Data Analyst Cert you suggested. Favorite Ice Cream is grapenut
That's awesome! Keep up the great work! And grapenut ice cream? That sounds super unique. I've never heard of that one before haha
@@AlexTheAnalyst I’m from Jamaica and Grapenut is arguably the top flavor alongside Rum & Raison. You should check it out.
Question: if you were to rank the recommended certifications you listed...from best to least best, what order would that be? Also, I'm awaiting the Google Data Analyst cert. I will one of the first people to enroll can't wait. And I love Strawberry Icecream 🍓
I would put them in this order for right now:
Microsoft Data Analyst Certification
Tableau Certification
AWS Certification
IBM Data Science Certification
And yes! I will be doing it too if just to review! Very excited!
Strawberry ice cream is very underrated. It gained popularity in the early 1800s as it was one of the few ice cream flavors along with vanilla and strawberry. It gained even more popularity with the invention of the neapolitan ice cream. I'm a fan of its simplicity and I think it deserves more attention in the ice cream community.
@@AlexTheAnalyst this made laugh almost out loud :D Thank you for all the amazing content you are sharing.
@@turnabol 😂 you’re most welcome my friend!
@@AlexTheAnalyst what about google certification? No good ? Currently enrolled in that right now
Listening to this video 1 year later (October 2021)
And my favorite flavor are probably chocolate mint I’m really obsessed with it and pistachio. They just taste heavenly for me.
Thank for all the information and recommendations on this video!
Looking forward for that google certification on data analyst as I am also learning google analytics now.
I love your topic today, it makes me realize that having portfolio is far more important than having a lot of certificates.
I love vanilla ice cream partnered with any fruit available.
Thanks for being mentor to us aspirants. 😁
I really do think it is! And I know there are a lot of professionals out there that agree.
Vanilla is fantastic! It is the most popular flavor in the world and I think combines with any pie or cobbler perfectly.
my favourite ice cream is home-made with nestle milk powder and some yoghurt. at least for the current summer of 2021. thank you for your videos.
What about Certifications from Data Camp, Data Quest, or Udacity?
They are great places for learning, but I personally think they aren't the best places for certifications. You can click through and not learn anything if you wanted. It doesn't really prove or show you know the information.
Hi Alex. Just done watching your very informative show. Time check here in the Philippines is 11:00am and my favorite ice cream is mocha!
Mocha is so good! I'm a big fan of coffee flavored ice creams - including espresso :D
Hi Alex, You're phenomenal. What courses would you recommend for starter and beginner like myself? A course that ends with a recognized certification.
I just saw you checked out some of my other videos that may have answered this question, but a good one to start with is IBM Data Analyst Course on Coursera.
Salted caramel fudge brownie 🍨👀🤤 Made it to the end and still binge watching. THANK YOU 🙏🏾 and hugs to your kiddos for sharing their pops with us 🤗
You're killing it lately!
Thank you for sharing such useful information! Makes me want to explore this field more and more.
Any ice cream is my favorite.
What about you?
You're most welcome! I'm a mint chocolate chip fan myself :)
Raddish .!! I hate to have it all by itself. But it goes well with other vegetables in an south Indian dish called sambar.
Icecream!! Hmmm.. Praline and cream from Baskin Robins...
Oh and btw totally connect with the rambling..I do it all the time...Urs makes more sense though.
Thoughts on a Google certification vs one through a university like Georgia Tech...
Hey Alex! This is very resourceful! Thank you for making this video, you're awesome!! My fave ice cream for now is Ben & Jerry Everything but the ....
"His rinky-dink show." Made me spit water all over my screen. LMFAO!!! And he said it with attitude too!
:D
My favorite ice cream flavor is Belgian chocolate.
Thank you sir for your videos. They're really helpful. I am currently participating in a program/bootcamp on data analytics from Yandex and hope to get an entry level job as a data analyst afterwards.
thank you for your information! now I feel so lost that I do not know from where to start :-I ! help!!
My favourite ice cream is liquorice :-)
Haha may want to watch my Data Analyst Career Path and Data Analyst Skills Path videos - they may be helpful :D
Vanilla ice cream. ;). Im late to the game Alex but i appreciate your content. I'm a self proclaimed data nerd and i hadn't realized that the work i was doing was bordering on Data Analytics so now I'm binge watching your vids hoping to glean some knowledge and courage to transition into this world 😁
Thank you for this useful information! I'm currently learning all of the necessary skills to transition careers. However, you mention that you do not recommend getting certified once you have had a job for more than a year. Just to be 100% clear, does this mean a job in any field or specifically a Data Analyst position? My current field is completely unrelated to Data Analysis. Thanks!
Definitely just specifically Data Analytics. In this field it values experience more than some other fields. Other fields do value certifications more even at the mid-level range.
@@AlexTheAnalyst Perfect! Much appreciated!
Awesome video! It's definitely been a huge help for me to transition into this career.....also, red raspberry!! Soo good!
I prefer gelato, but my favorite Ice cream is B&J Americone Dream. I'm very excited about starting the Google Data Analytics cert tomorrow, now that I know it's up, thanks to another of your videos. I've been out of school since Spring of '19 with a BS in Statistics, but I'm still only able to get work doing manual labor. I really hope getting some application and project work from the certification can finally turn that around.
How much is the fee for the Google Data Analytics program?
@@pinetworkminer8377 $39/month, with ~240 hours of material.
Ice Cream: Coffee with walnuts!!
Thanks Alex for all that you share with us. I am currently working at a start up and we are growing fast, I hope this opens the door for me to move into data analytics with less experience.
Coffee and Walnuts sounds super unique! I like it.. and that's super cool! That definitely sounds like a prime opportunity! Good luck!
I've completed the Google Data analyst certification
Now I am going to go do the Microsoft certification
Thanks so much Alex!
You are the best
P.s my favourite ice cream flavour is chocolate chip dark chocolate
Hey. I listen till the end while having a breakfast in my car! And we don't have radishes in Malaysia, so I've never tried radishes. I wonder what it tastes like? And my fav ice cream is Choc Chip Peppermint!
Belgian dark Chocolate Ice-cream for me, I have just subscribed your channel since a day or so. I must say there is so much to learn from your one video in terms of ground reality for a particular skill set which I was not aware of. My background for few years had been in Hotel & Travel E-commerce and then into Digital Marketing now trying my find my niche into E-commerce / Social Media Analytics or something to do with Geo-politics or Socio-issues in near future (Exaggerating..haha) I am at a certain point of my life where I am re-visiting some of my wrong professional (also personal) decisions and investing in myself, lets see where those chips fall.
"Change is the only constant variable that I know"
Butter Pecan all the way. I'm with you on radishes. Great content. As a possible future data guy I appreciate your stories and insight.
thank you Alex,
wish i could work under your umbrella and get benefit from such an amazing person
Im one of those 2 people you mentioned about having it on in the background before. I immediately thought to myself "That's me, he's talking about me" :) I checked out the comments about 5 minutes in tot he video and was wondering why people were talking about vegetables.
Good video, i'll be looking intot the Microsoft/Tableau and AWS certifications soon. Im working at the minute so i'll check them out later on.
Had it on pause while i typed that out. Ben and Jerry's Phish Food. I could melt that stuff and just drink it!
Haha I love it :D And that's great!
I'll have to look that up! I'm a ben and jerry's fan - I like their texture a lot over some other ice creams. I like their mint chocolate chip the most.
Vanilla ice cream 😁 I have zero experience on data analysis and I just decided to switch careers, from fisheries, about a week ago. I wanted to start with a certification from MIT on data analysis for $300 but right now I think the certifications you mentioned are better and cheaper. Thank you sir. I'm sure I'd visit your channel everyday
I have gone through a complete course on data analysis using SPSS though, is this enough to just jump right in on getting the certifications you mentioned in this video?
For the certifications I mentioned it requires some prior experience with whatever software it covers - Tableau or Power BI for example. You'll need to know those well before beginning those certifications.
Okay... I'll do just that. Thank you very much
Thanks for your videos man! I am starting to transtion my career from usps to data analyst and found your channel and this is what im lookin for im scared to take the leap but i know nothings gonna happen if i dont do it.
I listened all the way to the end, cookie dough is my favorite ice cream . Thank you for the information i've been toying with the idea of switching careers, its hard to find information. I have starting point now I can't wait took learn more about these courses and videos. Your valued, thanks again
Cookies and Cream! - Now that I got your attention lol : Giving some thoughts into switching careers after being in medical field/ insurance for over 10 years and no matter how many ideas I go through , I keep coming back to Data Analyst. Seeking the best approach for getting my foot in the door as far as which education I need. I don't want the easy way out but I'm hesitant to do a 4 year college experience since I flunked out of community college twice. Considering either Microsoft or Google certs.
You're right! Radishes are the most terrible vegetable. Never had a good encounter with them from childhood to now in my mid-thirties. But my favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate chip!
I don't mind radishes at all as of recent. I grew up really hating them because I think one time I had it in a salad when I was young and it burned my mouth??? So it was a quick nope. Now, I put them on my poke bowls and salads whenever I get the chance, not sure what changed lol. Also my fav ice cream is mango! What's yours?
Thank you for your informative video. I graduated from undergrad a year ago, I have 1 year of full-time exp, but not in data analytics. It's project coordination job (not tech industry) at a small startup. I'm doing my master's in project management right now (should be done in 2022) and I have been looking into analyst certifications to show that I have the *technical* skills for the job. I think I have the mindset and proper education, but I really don't think I stand out because I lack experience in this area and definitely don't have too much technical knowledge from my university studies.
Alex, I appreciate you for rambling at the end of your videos because it adds levity because it cracks me up every single time 😄. Btw, I'm a Foodie and favorite ice cream flavor is Baskin-Robbins World Famous Chocolate 🍫 mousse ice cream 🍦 which an uber decadent swirl of milk chocolate and rich vanilla mousse ice cream. I was laid off 4 weeks ago after 16 years of experience in the mortgage loan servicing industry due to a forecasted downturn which the sector poorly fumbled 🏈 by prioritizing investor profits over people. People are workers and voters with a long-term memory 🧠! ! I've decided to add new professional skills to leverage the time off work as an opportunity to pivot my career focus moving forward. I find your technical career advice to be very insightful in making a decision between Data Analytics or UX Design as a strategic pivot point for the next chapter of my professional skill set's story 📚.
1st time viewer. I decided to start a new career, maybe get some use out of this Econ degree. I started researching programs, had narrowed it down to MS. Then to stumble on your video & to see it was your recommended choice helped me feel good about the new career move. You're ok with me, even if you don't like radishes...I don't love them but I don't hate them either. Go figure!
Welcome to the channel! and fair enough I can respect that :D