One thing is for sure: you don’t need to go back to school to get a formal degree. In fact, schools are too slow to respond to any real-world challenges. Getting a data role requires a bit of luck. You create your own luck: Readiness + Opportunity = Bootcamp + Mentorship We recommend role-based training. This will allow you to learn skills in context and understand how your role fits into the big picture. Process (ITTO): Input > Tools & Techniques > Output