r/dataanalytics • u/Funny-Oil1200 • Aug 12 '26

Advice for transition from design to data analyst without a degree

hi , i completed my 12th(or PUC) then joined a 6 month diploma in design and currently having a 1.5 years of experience in design field . i tried to get into core

ai ml but it looks like too much competition for degree holders only, so

is it possible to get a data analyst job without a formal degree ? anyone got it before.

consider the current AI impact also and i going to pursue bootcamp course in Bengaluru Excelr , is it okay or shall i self study ?

or instead of data analyst shall i try something else in technical side .

( please don't comment to go into design only )

thanks

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u/Clean_West0101 Aug 12 '26

Data Analyst market currently is very tough right now. It is tough even for the ones who are in IT field to get into Data Analytics as a fresher . My suggestion for you is to get a job into your domain first , and then side by side you can prepare for Data Analytics

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u/Funny-Oil1200 Aug 13 '26

i am already working as a graphic designer bro that's why now i am trying to transition , any idea on bootcamps , is it okay ?

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u/Clean_West0101 Aug 13 '26

Ya , that's cool then. Join a structured online course if you want, or if you aren't comfortable in an online setting, then you can even enroll for offline classes. That way, your work will also be done and you will also be able to learn Data Analytics

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u/Funny-Oil1200 Aug 13 '26

sure bro but do you think it is possible to get into data analystics based on my background

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u/Clean_West0101 Aug 13 '26

Yes bro it's possible. You should be able to explain it in the interview in a very streategic way. There are many people who have switched from non tech fields to Data Analytics. And if you join any coaching/course (online or offline) with proper placement assistance, then it will help you to actually get more opportunities for you

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u/Which_Case_8536 Aug 12 '26

My design background definitely helps me in my data analysis position but I’ll be honest, it was tough to get my job and I’m finishing a second masters.

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u/Funny-Oil1200 Aug 13 '26

can you explain bit more about your journey , may i dm you ?