top of page
RECENT posts
How to Pass the PL-300 on Your First Try
Want to pass the Microsoft PL-300 on your first try? Here’s exactly how I studied, what the exam was like, and tips that helped me pass, from prep to exam day.
All Posts
Power Query, My Hero
Learn how to use Power Query in Excel and Power BI to clean, transform, and automate your data workflows, without formulas or code. This guide walks through real examples, step-by-step.
4 days ago
Is the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate Worth It in 2025?
Thinking about the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate in 2025? See real costs, realistic timelines, what you learn, and whether it will help your portfolio.
Sep 28
SQL Dialects Explained: How to Translate Between Different Database Systems
SQL isn’t one universal language, and everyone working with data should know the different dialects. Learn how to adapt queries across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, BigQuery, Snowflake, and more. A fun, practical guide to SQL dialects with examples, analogies, and side-by-side comparisons.
Sep 21
Excel Will Outlive Us All, And Data Analysts Can't Escape It
Excel for data analysts is still essential in 2025. From cleanup tools and formulas to pivot tables and Power Query, here’s why Excel remains a must-have skill and the key features every analyst should master.
Sep 5
6 Questions to Ask Before Writing That SQL Query
Save yourself from awkward SQL rework by asking six smart questions before writing your query Watch your confidence and results grow.
Aug 21
The Most Expensive Dashboard Mistake You Can Make
Rebuilding a dashboard costs more than you think. Learn how a dashboard scoping template can prevent scope creep and save weeks of rework.
Aug 16
My Best SQL Debugging Strategy Has Nothing to Do with SQL
The most effective SQL debugging trick I’ve learned doesn’t involve code at all. Here’s why stepping away helped me solve a complex SQL issue faster, and how it might work for you too.
Jul 25
Debunking the 10 Biggest Misconceptions About Data Analytics
Discover the top misconceptions about data analytics and what the role actually involves. From messy data to Excel dependency, here’s what to expect beyond dashboards and insights.
Jul 18
Decision Fatigue Is Killing Your Dashboard
The Salad Bar Effect in dashboards leads to decision fatigue. Learn what it is, how to spot it, and how to design with clarity instead of clutter.
Jul 9
Where to Find Datasets for Your Data Analytics Projects (And What to Do With Them)
Looking for datasets for your next data analytics project? This guide covers where to find them, how to choose one, and what to do with it next.
Jul 4
What It’s Like Taking the PL-300 at a Pearson VUE Test Center
What’s it really like to take the PL-300 at a Pearson VUE test center? Here’s what surprised me, what to expect, and how to feel a little less stressed.
Jun 26
How to Pass the PL-300 on Your First Try
Want to pass the Microsoft PL-300 on your first try? Here’s exactly how I studied, what the exam was like, and tips that helped me pass, from prep to exam day.
Jun 26
bottom of page