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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by Suspect33(m): 5:25pm On Jul 16, 2021
Incognito403:


There's nothing unlearnable and that includes mathematics. It only depends on your dedication commitment.

As for your points two and three, people only things because they don't understand it. Once you understand mathematics and statistics your hatred for it will disappear.

Go to YouTube and search for mathematics/statistics for data science beginners. Learn everyday and you'll be surprised how far you'll go in a short time.
learning the skill and getting employed are two different skills. You can learn how to perform surgeries but no hospital will employ you as a doctor without an MBBS, Same goes for Data Science, over 90 percent of job postings require a C.S or relevant STEM degree
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by ikorodureporta: 5:27pm On Jul 16, 2021
Pls is Android studio easy to understand?? I attempted downloading so as to learn it, but saw over 900mb
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by HalpyBee(f): 5:28pm On Jul 16, 2021
shegzhkn:
SMH.

After more than 10 decades one naive moderator finally gave the thread a push to reach a broader audience whereas BBN, Snake thread and Buhari thread makes it to the front page before it even created.

Lol.... that's because those are the type of content most people are interested in.
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by WallStreetfx(m): 5:31pm On Jul 16, 2021
Suspect33:
learning the skill and getting employed are two different skills. You can learn how to perform surgeries but no hospital will employ you as a doctor without an MBBS, Same goes for Data Science, over 90 percent of job postings require a C.S or relevant STEM degree

Even without degree in this labour market na factor so many companies in nigeria will used to not hire you.

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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by Teejay13(m): 5:33pm On Jul 16, 2021
This is a well informed article. It is one thing to learn the skills of data analysis, however if you're not good in story telling, then this isn't for you as the OP above highlighted

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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by aliyuthayo(m): 5:34pm On Jul 16, 2021
Should incase you're considering a career in Networking and Security, be sure to hook up with me.
Thanks
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by teniolaisaiah(m): 5:38pm On Jul 16, 2021
Start a new career in Data Analytics

Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by wizi4tyn: 5:47pm On Jul 16, 2021
Currently this is the skill I'm trying to learn before moving with the next batch for nysc towards end of the year.

It's not easy shaaa cos its taking the most of my time these days.
Picking up Tableau, BI, R, Excel and of cos brushing up my python in the course of switching to data analysis.


I'm already a web developer shaaa but this switch is necessary for me

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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by wwwtortoise(m): 5:52pm On Jul 16, 2021
Presently on the path - a junior data analyst.

It’s not easy but with flair and sheer determination, impossible is nothing.

For newbies -

Learn microsoft excel from beginners to advanced level (plotting, VBA, Interactive dashboard, power query . . .)

Learn SQL

Python or R (not mandatory but an added advantage)

Master any data visualization tool - Tableau, PowerBI

80% of the above and you’re good to go.

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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by Remitush: 5:53pm On Jul 16, 2021
There are several clubs and rooms in clubhouse app you can learn a lot and even pitch your ideas if you think you have a sound idea.

To pitch your idea as a Nigerian to investors abroad is nearly impossible. Those who have been lucky so far are very very few and they go through rigorous process. Most times some countries are flagged and priorities are given to western countries.

In club house app, you get to speak to these investors and even connect with them freely.

Just make sure your idea is very sound, because a lot of people will be listening. Don't go and embarrass yourself.

Also, there are other room and clubs that I have found very interesting.

There is a club that focus on careers in tech and Remote opportunities for unpopular Tech Jobs that companies are looking for and willing to pay more.

https://www.clubhouse.com/club/easy-careers-in-tech

This club talks about all the tech jobs that most people have refused to look into. Because everyone is talking about javascript or data analytics everybody's attention is on it. But what everyone fails to realise is, there are other roles too that even pay more than these popular ones and the reason they pay higher is cos there are very few people qualified for it.

So while you are looking at switching careers, know that regardless of your educational background, anyone can break into tech and get a very decent pay if they have the right information and mentor.

I currently work remotely as a Salesforce administrator. Got this job on indeed.com right after I received my training from a tech mentor whom I connect with at the NGO I was formerly working. She also runs the club (link already shared) on clubhouse.

One thing I can say is there is a huge difference between watching tutorial videos on YouTube or website and having a mentor guide you through a path.

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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by 1stNumeroUno: 6:05pm On Jul 16, 2021
Incognito403:

You forgot to add R. Although, I prefer Python.

R and Python are largely interchangeable. So, you may choOse one of the two.

They typical data science stack (at least for beginners) is; Python/R, and SQL.

Before that, please try to learn at least one GUI (non-programming) software e.g Excel, SPSS.

Please guide - when you say MS Excel are there specifics tool one needs to focus on?
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by Utchaykuku(m): 6:08pm On Jul 16, 2021
Currently on data science/analytics with python my 4th month, and I'm also on power BI, if u understand pandas very well excel wouldn't be important

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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by julaion: 6:08pm On Jul 16, 2021
What about geographic information system (GIS) Analysis
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by wwwtortoise(m): 6:22pm On Jul 16, 2021
julaion:
What about geographic information system (GIS) Analysis

GIS is a different field which encompasses earth mapping and spatial analytics.

The data world is interlaced.

Not to discourage you but I don’t see Nigeria is ripe for GIS maybe for remote jobs abroad.

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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by economia: 6:23pm On Jul 16, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghx_RSXoc2E&t=35s

Watch this video to download and install R & RStudio for data science.

Please subscribe so you can be notified of my next video this week
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by GreatrAnalyst: 6:25pm On Jul 16, 2021
Needless to say...
No one can succeed on the long run without constant learning.
Many tools, many technologies and updates to wrap head around.
You are a developer/programmer of a sort.
And programmers don't stop learning.
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by homealone00: 6:59pm On Jul 16, 2021
Pls I need someone that will mentor me, I just started my web design videos.
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by vickydevoka(m): 7:23pm On Jul 16, 2021
ikorodureporta:
All this courses no be for someone in Nigeria...they are higher than us.
Na so dem use Oracle scam us. I pay over 100k but I never benefited from it.
Even GIS too is underutilized here... So no waste your energy on such programs, except you too won scam people with training..

Person with graphic designing skill go even first you get job
Oracle is o.k
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by vickydevoka(m): 7:24pm On Jul 16, 2021
wizi4tyn:
Currently this is the skill I'm trying to learn before moving with the next batch for nysc towards end of the year.

It's not easy shaaa cos its taking the most of my time these days.
Picking up Tableau, BI, R, Excel and of cos brushing up my python in the course of switching to data analysis.


I'm already a web developer shaaa but this switch is necessary for me
concentrate on one
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by FutureHNDRxXx: 7:36pm On Jul 16, 2021
Grabs a chair. Hopefully I'd learn a thing or two here.

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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by munstaqq: 7:57pm On Jul 16, 2021
Muyoatlanta:
Nice write up. I started going into BI in 2015. I'm in the report dev. space using visualization tool like Power BI. A background in Excel and business admin will help greatly.

I'm a graduate of Accounting and currently serving in Kano State.
I'm quite good in Excel and SQL. Still learning Python and I will start learning Power Bi or Tableau soon.

Please sir, based on your experience, what's the chance of someone with Accounting background? And what do I need to do to be job ready?

Thank you.

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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by Ugaboy: 8:12pm On Jul 16, 2021
Done with WordPress
Done
Done with HTML and CSS
Done with advance Excel for Analysis
Currently Done with Tableau for Visualization
Excel and Tableau combine is good for Analysis, functions in Tableu is better done in Excel and then intergrate it with Tableau...while Visualization is good with Tableau.

Now...on python Machine Learning using SKlearn Libraries with real life practical examples from Table

So far it hasn't been easy couple up with me still in school studying Mathematics and Statistics...My Course of study had given me edge in this field

...up next is SQL for database,

Then think of earning...for now

U talk to me about Spot Trading, Crypto Future and Forex Technical Analysis, Trading
...we can earn together in Trading.

Some of my Data analysis skill is my yardstick in crypto Technical analysis

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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by wealthyhenry(m): 8:14pm On Jul 16, 2021
I'm an Engineering major. I've since made a switch. I'm currently training as a software Engineer cum developer.

I have plans to digress into Data Analysis.

Did I mention its not easy at all but the passion for the job is all the push you need.

I'm 30 by the way...
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by Nobody: 8:15pm On Jul 16, 2021
Suspect33:
Note: Data Science is different from Data Analysis

Data Analysis is a branch in Data Science

Forget about Data Science if;

1. You Don't have a Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a relevant STEM degree

2. You hate Maths

3. You really hate Maths grin grin

You’re right, but not completely right. I had guys with literature and pol. science background in my data science boot camp, and they’re doing great as data scientists in their respective companies at the moment. No doubt, data science is more difficult!

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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by Ugaboy: 8:16pm On Jul 16, 2021
munstaqq:


I'm a graduate of Accounting and currently serving in Kano State.
I'm quite good in Excel and SQL. Still learning Python and I will start learning Power Bi or Tableau soon.

Please sir, based on your experience, what's the chance of someone with Accounting background? And what do I need to do to be job ready?

Thank you.
U don't have worries, just learn and practice to very well...

For Visualization, pick Tableau, Tableu can connect to large different type of data file...once Tableu notice ur data and source, it can update the new data online if u permit and update the graph

I love it map analysis, tree an forest graph...

Tableau is a pro

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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by Nobody: 8:17pm On Jul 16, 2021
wealthyhenry:
I'm an Engineering major. I've since made a switch. I'm currently training as a software Engineer cum developer.

I have plans to digress into Data Analysis.

Did I mention its not easy at all but the passion for the job is all the push you need.

I'm 30 by the way...

A piece of advice: dive into data science.
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by wealthyhenry(m): 8:23pm On Jul 16, 2021
Kkshanana90:


A piece of advice: dive into data science.

Please substantiate...
Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by Ammeddy1: 8:54pm On Jul 16, 2021
I’m also in data Analysis abeg add me to the WhatsApp group

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Re: How To Switch To A Career In Data Analysis by ofiko123(m): 9:11pm On Jul 16, 2021
There is no career anywhere...just look unto God..

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