Sep 2023

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75: Want to be a Data Analyst? Learn The...

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach

About this episode

What skills should you learn when studying to be a Data Analyst?

Join me with data legend Luke Barousse to discuss where you should focus your time.

Is it Python? Is it SQL? Is it Excel? Is it Power BI?

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Timestamps:

(03:42) - Analyzing 1.2M data jobs (DataNerd.tech)

(06:21) - The most important data skills

(12:13) - More senior skills

(22:52) - Data job titles

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