{"id":47466,"date":"2025-02-21T10:35:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T08:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ek.biem.sumdu.edu.ua\/?p=47466"},"modified":"2025-02-21T10:40:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T08:40:42","slug":"data-analytics-materials-for-self-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ek.biem.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/data-analytics-materials-for-self-study","title":{"rendered":"Data analytics: materials for self-study"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Data analytics is \ud83d\udd11 a key skill in the modern digital world that opens up great opportunities for career growth \ud83d\udcc8. We have collected useful resources to help you get started in this field!<\/p>

1\ufe0f\u20e3 Databases and SQL \ud83d\uddc4\ufe0f
SQL (Structured Query Language) is the main language for working with databases. Here are some resources that will help you quickly master it:
\ud83d\udd39 \ud83d\udcda SoloLearn is a programming language learning platform that includes interactive SQL courses:
\ud83d\udccc Introduction to SQL<\/a> – a basic course for those who are just starting out.
\ud83d\udccc SQL Intermediate<\/a> is a course for deepening knowledge and learning more complex queries.
\ud83d\udd39 \ud83d\udcd6 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Bible<\/a> – a book that covers the basic features of Microsoft SQL Server, ideal for those who want to master relational databases.
\ud83d\udd39 \ud83d\udca1 SQLBolt<\/a> and \ud83d\udcdd PostgreSQL Exercises<\/a> – sites with interactive tasks for SQL practice.<\/p>

2\ufe0f\u20e3 Python basics for data analysis \ud83d\udc0d
Python is one of the most popular languages for data analytics \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udcbb. It is easy to learn and has many libraries for working with information.
\ud83d\udd39 \ud83c\udf93 Python Institute<\/a> is an educational platform with free courses covering different levels of complexity. After the basic course, we recommend taking \ud83d\udcca Data Analysis Essentials with Python.
\ud83d\udd39 \ud83d\udcd6 Problem Solving with Algorithms and Data Structures using Python (Brad Miller, David Ranum)<\/a> is an interactive tutorial on the basics of algorithmization and data structures that will help you understand the principles of algorithms \ud83e\udd2f.<\/p>

3\ufe0f\u20e3 Business intelligence and data warehouses \ud83d\udce6
To work effectively with large amounts of information, you need to understand the principles of business intelligence and data warehousing \ud83c\udfe2.
\ud83d\udcd6 The Data Warehousing for Dummies (Thomas C. Hammergren)<\/a> is a great guide for beginners that explains the basics of data storage and processing without complicated terminology \ud83e\uddd0.
\ud83d\udcd6 The Data Warehouse ETL Toolkit (Ralph Kimball)<\/a> is a book for analysts that discusses the best practices of data processing and building ETL processes \u2699\ufe0f<\/p>

4\ufe0f\u20e3 Data visualization \ud83c\udfa8\ud83d\udcca
Good visualization helps to turn complex data into understandable and compelling stories \ud83d\udce2.
\ud83d\udcd6 Information Dashboard Design (Stephen Few)<\/a> – a detailed guide to creating effective dashboards \ud83d\udcca that allow you to make data-driven business decisions quickly \u2705<\/p>

5\ufe0f\u20e3 Programming and algorithmization basics \ud83d\udda5\ufe0f
If you are just starting your way in programming, pay attention to these resources:
\ud83c\udfae Scratch<\/a> – a platform that allows you to learn the basics of algorithmization in a game format \ud83c\udfb2.
\ud83d\udcd6 Problem Solving with Algorithms and Data Structures using Python<\/a> is a great tutorial to help you understand data structures and algorithms in Python \ud83d\udd04.<\/p>

\ud83d\ude80\u2728 These resources will help you build a solid foundation in data analytics. The main thing is to constantly practice, work on real tasks, and not stop there!
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