Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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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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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
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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