Career Options for Fresher Engineering Graduate

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How to become a data analyst !!!


In this blog I am going to talk about how to become a data analyst from scratch without taking any paid courses .



Data Analyst 







One of best option to switch you career is to become a data analyst. All you need is just an undergraduate degree  and some skills. Data Analyst is future secured career option.

The market for data analysts rising day-by-day. To become a successful data analyst, follow these steps :

  • Get an undergraduate degree in any field , (myself being a mechanical engineer) .
  • Buy a laptop . Specification - Intel Core i3  , 8GB Ram , 512 GB HDD/SSD . (minimum system requirements)
  • Create a Linkedin Account and select data analyst as a career option.
  • Start learning software including MS-Excel (Advanced) , Power BI , SQL .
  • Learn programming - Python or Ruby ; former is preferred ,
  • Start doing job simulations , or look for internships 



MS - EXCEL



It's a spreadsheet software which is used to fill and accumulate a large amount of organized data. you can check out YouTube to learn it for free. Few sources to learn are listed below , don't forget to check out .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ujVQzTtxSg&list=PLWPirh4EWFpEpO6NjjWLbKSCb-wx3hMql

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=310z5K14JXw&list=PLoyECfvEFOjbdwpIOtm_8PFzB_CPAD2_H


Power BI 





Power BI - stands for Power for Business Intelligence.
You can download Power BI desktop version and mobile version for free. No need to sign up. use Excel files to create data visualization on power bi.

Given below are links to learn :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H84UJn1CiWo&list=PL6Omre3duO-OGTAMuFuDOS8wMuuxmyaiX

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0m5sEHPU-s&list=PLUaB-1hjhk8HqnmK0gQhfmIdCbxwoAoys



SQL 




SQL stands for  'Structure Query Language' 
You can learn SQL for free . Given below are links sourced from oracle and get a badge after completion.




Python




One of the easiest programming languages to learn. Anyone can learn it, those who understand English . You can learn python  and get a certificate of completion for free .
Just sign up at Cisco Netacad Academy . Link below - 

 
Link for Python Essentials :




That all you need . start applying all above steps to become a data analyst . Wishing you a good luck your career . I will  continue this series forward .Till then keep updated .
Bye !!!






 

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