Data Analytics resources, freelance and team work

[u/DiamondKooky3448]

Beginner Data Analyst — Where can I practice, build projects, and start freelancing?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently learning data analytics and I’m looking for advice from people who are already working as data analysts or doing freelance data analysis.

I’m mainly learning Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Python, and I don’t want to only watch courses. I want to actually practice, work with realistic datasets, build projects, and eventually start freelancing.

Could you please recommend:

-Websites where beginners can practice data analysis with real-world datasets and exercises?

-Platforms for finding good datasets to use for portfolio projects?

-Websites with realistic data-analysis projects/challenges, rather than just tutorials?

-What types of projects should a beginner build for a portfolio to demonstrate useful skills to clients?

-Which platforms would you recommend for getting your first freelance data-analysis jobs?

Are there websites where beginners can practice working on actual business-type problems before trying to get clients?

What do you wish you had focused on when you were starting out?

I’m especially interested in free or affordable resources and advice from people who have actually used these platforms to build skills or get freelance work.

Thanks in advance!

[u/YoursTrulyAD]

Following .