It’s a Great Week to Learn Something New in Data
If you have a few skills you’ve been meaning to pick up, this is the best time.
Every year around this time, my inbox turns into a barrage of sales.
And I’m excited, I’m not gonna lie!
The best part is that this stretch of November is that it’s basically data-learning season.
Canada had Thanksgiving weeks ago, but I still treat the American version as a reminder to renew the tools I actually use and drop the ones collecting dust.
And this week always has the best prices.
Black Friday week!
So I wanted to share what I’m grabbing and why it might help you too.
I keep coming back to two platforms over and over again:
They both have deals right now, and if you are thinking about investing in your skills, this is probably the least painful time to do it.
In case you haven’t tried them, here’s what they’re all about:
LearnSQL
If SQL is on your list or you want to advance your skills, LearnSQL is the best place for that.
They only teach SQL, which means the content is sharp and focused.
You get full paths for absolute beginners all the way to advanced users, and they cover SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, and the fun stuff like window functions and recursive queries.
DataCamp
You have probably seen DataCamp mentioned before.
They teach everything under the sun.
The last thing I did with them was their PL-300 prep, and it helped me pass my exam the first time.
They have full data tracks, projects, and courses on SQL, Python, Power BI, Excel, Tableau, and a whole list of other things you can’t learn in one weekend.
If you are starting fresh, pick SQL first. It is the easiest to use and the most useful technical tool to learn right away.
If you already know your way around queries, you can move into Python or try a BI tool.
If you are in that phase where you want to grow but cannot decide what to learn next, try out a few topics and see which one you actually enjoy.
A few good options if you need a nudge:
These discounts disappear fast, so if you want to grab one, this is a good week for it.
If you start something new, add a comment to this post and tell me what you picked. I love seeing what people are learning and it helps me plan what to write about next.
Sending you good vibes and a very happy Thanksgiving if you are celebrating!
Till next time,
Sarah
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Great resources Sarah, thank you!