Where to actually begin, given how the field has evolved.
6 min read · Skill IT Education
SQL, Python, and statistics remain the non-negotiable foundation — even for those ultimately aiming at machine learning roles.
A project using a genuinely messy, real dataset demonstrates far more capability than another cleanly-packaged tutorial dataset everyone has already worked with.
Familiarity with basic AI/LLM tools has become increasingly relevant even in traditional data roles, as more analysis workflows incorporate AI-assisted components.
This article is the short version. The full program covers it hands-on, in labs, with a mentor reviewing your work.
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