If you're thinking about doing the Google Data Analytics Certificate, you need to hear this: DON'T. In this episode, I list five reasons why it is a waste of time.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:11 - Reason 1: Certificates Don't Matter in the Data Industry
02:45 - Reason 2: The Course Teaches the Wrong Skills
06:32 - Reason 3: The Course is Slow and Theoretical
09:21 - Reason 4: Lack of Projects and Portfolios
14:15 - Reason 5: No Career or Networking Support
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May Cohort of the Data Analytics Accelerator — Now Open
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The May cohort of the Data Analytics Accelerator is officially open for enrollment.
This is my comprehensive data analytics bootcamp that takes you from wherever you are to landing your first data job. Doesn't matter your background, your degree, or your experience level — we're going to help you get there.
What you get:
📊 Full curriculum covering Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python, and R
🛠️ 9 real-world projects across different industries to build your portfolio
💼 LinkedIn, resume, and interview prep so you actually stand out to recruiters
🤝 Weekly office hours, coaching, and a community of 900+ aspiring analysts who are in it with you
🎓 Lifetime access — go at your pace, come back anytime
May enrollment deal:
🔥 20% off when you enroll now
🎁 6 free months of my unreleased Data Portfolio Builder tool — this isn't publicly available yet, and every May cohort member gets early access
The live kickoff call is with yours truly on Monday, May 11th at 7:00 PM Eastern. Make sure you're enrolled before then so you don't miss it.
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Or just click the link in the show notes down below. See you on May 11th.
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