How to Become a Data Analyst: My Low-Cost, No Code Roadmap for Breaking into Tech

Start a brand-new career in data analytics with no-nonsense advice from a self-taught data analytics consultant

In How to Become a Data Analyst: My Low-Cost, No Code Roadmap for Breaking into Tech, data analyst and analytics consultant Annie Nelson walks you through how she took the reins and made a dramatic career change to unlock new levels of career fulfilment and enjoyment. In the book, she talks about the adaptability, curiosity, and persistence you’ll need to break free from the 9-5 grind and how data analytics―with its wide variety of skills, roles, and options―is the perfect field for people looking to refresh their careers.

Annie offers practical and approachable data portfolio-building advice to help you create one that’s manageable for an entry-level professional but will still catch the eye of employers and clients. You’ll also find:

• Deep dives into the learning journey required to step into a data analytics role
• Ways to avoid getting lost in the maze of online courses and certifications you can find online―while still obtaining the skills you need to be competitive
• Explorations of the highs and lows of Annie’s career-change journey and job search―including what was hard, what was easy, what worked well, and what didn’t
• Strategies for using ChatGPT to help you in your job search

A must-read roadmap to a brand-new and exciting career in data analytics, How to Become a Data Analyst is the hands-on tutorial that shows you exactly how to succeed.

ANNIE NELSON is a self-taught data analyst and Tableau consultant, as well as a popular commentator on TikTok (@anniesanalytics) where she shares her experiences and journey through the world of data analytics. She works remotely, balancing her self-scheduled work with frequent trips abroad and growing her substantial following on social media.