Is it possible to start a career as entry level data analyst with no experience in the current job market?

I do not have a computer science or STEM type of degree, but have only taken courses only via Udemy for Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and SQL. I have no experience using Python.

Most data analyst positions here (the UK) seem to want at least 2 years professional experience, and many of them seem to want PhDs. I'm also much older than the average entry level applicant... how badly saturated is the job market right now with candidates? Only looking …

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