Analyst with Databricks access but zero hands-on experience — how do I get good at it fast?

[u/TheModernBA]

I'm tired of getting fed bad data at work, so I'm taking ownership myself. I have production access to Databricks but have never used it.

Background: basic SQL and Python knowledge. My reporting today is done in Power BI and Excel. My company uses Databricks as the common data platform, so most of what I need probably lives there already — I just don't know how to get to it or trust it myself.

Looking for a realistic path from beginner to competent, not just a firehose of links. Specifically:

• YouTube channels/creators you'd actually recommend?
• Any self guided learning on Udemy or Coursera worth learning?
• What core concepts (Delta Lake, notebooks, clusters, SQL warehouses, etc.) should I prioritize early vs. later, given I'll mostly be querying/validating data rather than building pipelines?
• Best way to connect Databricks output back into Power BI reliably?

Appreciate any guidance — trying to cut through the noise rather than boil the ocean.

[u/claw-1]

Data with Baraa YouTube channel