[joachimlee]

Are any of you guys data analysts as career paths? I really want to break into this field as I believe it's interesting and want to ask how you guys did it. I'm currently in accounting, whats the best way for me to break into this path?

[oxfordz]

i also interesting in this career path too. but i dont know how to start to learn it

[harrytheheir]

See if there's any classes at a local community college or something. There may also be online programs where you could get a certificate. Then you have to find a job in the field (probably entry level to start).

[spammingf]

Do you mean data analyst like data scientist? Or more excel and dashboarding type stuff? Either way there's lots of good growth prospects, and heaps of material available online to help.

[lilpeachbutt69]

really good skills for this job market: data analysis, data visualization, and showing you can make decisions based on data. try stuff on youtube/skillshare/coursera

[ash0ts]

I think you need to figure out what you exactly want to do as a data analyst. Do you want to lead data direction? Consult on which algorithms to use? Make dashboards? Once you know what niche, finding the skills to learn are fairly straightforward

[taccada]

Make sure you like it first. Test out some classes. For me it’s boring as hell, but if you truly enjoy date, sure.