September 29, 2025

Analyst Talk - Before You Leap - Invest in Yourself

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Episode: 00286 Released on September 29, 2025 Description: In this tenth installment of the Before You Leap series on Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason and Randy explore how analysts can maximize training and certification opportunities. From foundational programs like FIAT to specialized certifications in cyber, financial, and analytic methods, Randy highlights practical strategies for navigating costs, avoiding “certification mills,” and building technical skills like SQL. The conversation also covers conferences, networking, and community engagement reminding analysts that the best career investment is often themselves.

Congratulations to Randy Stickley on his election as Director of Training for the IALEIA DC Metro Chapter! His leadership and passion for education are helping analysts everywhere grow their skills and confidence.

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Get to know more about Randy by listening to his episode on Analyst Talk With Jason Elder: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-randy-stickley-the-self-promoter/

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https://www.ialeia.org/

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https://www.coursera.org/learn/sql-for-data-science

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https://www.amazon.com/Intelligence-Secrets-Mark-M-Lowenthal/dp/1544325061

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Contact: [email protected]; https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-stickley-36b0a5109/

Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wijv7fv2583qz2hx/BYL10_transcript.pdf

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