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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