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Nic Fox

For the data analysis, I recommend a learning platform called DataQuest. You can do a lot of their courses for free and the courses are “hands on” learning by doing, with each course ending with a mini project you can do to practice your skills. I’ve done some myself and found them really helpful. They have a Python Data Analyst path: dataquest.io/path/data-analyst/

Pandas is a really useful python library for data analysis and I don’t think I’ve ever written any data analysis python code without it. So look out for resources about Pandas.

Another essential python library worth learning about early is numpy (which pandas is based on)

Some books you might find useful:

Pandas For Everyone oreilly.com/library/view/pandas-fo...

Python For Data Analysis oreilly.com/library/view/python-fo...

If you’re on Twitter, there’s a helpful community of python data people. The hashtag #PyData can help you find people who can help and local communities.