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Data Analyst Certifications | Are They Worth It? | Alex The Analyst Show | Episode 7

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Do you need a Data Analyst Certification? Definitely an important question for anyone in the job market right now. Today we discuss if they are worth getting and which ones I recommend if you do choose to get a certification. ____________________________________________ LINKS: Microsoft Data Analyst Certification: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/data-analyst-associate Tableau Certification: https://www.tableau.com/learn/certification AWS Certification: https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-data-analytics-specialty/ IBM Data Science Certification: https://coursera.pxf.io/gbQjx9 ____________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE! Do you want to become a Data Analyst? That's what this channel is all about! My goal is to help you learn everything you need in order to start your career or even switch your career into Data Analytics. Be sure to subscribe to not miss out on any content! ____________________________________________ RESOURCES: Coursera Courses: Google Data Analyst Certification: https://coursera.pxf.io/5bBd62 Data Analysis with Python - https://coursera.pxf.io/BXY3Wy IBM Data Analysis Specialization - https://coursera.pxf.io/AoYOdR Tableau Data Visualization - https://coursera.pxf.io/MXYqaN Udemy Courses: Python for Data Analysis and Visualization- https://bit.ly/3hhX4LX Statistics for Data Science - https://bit.ly/37jqDbq SQL for Data Analysts (SSMS) - https://bit.ly/3fkqEij Tableau A-Z - http://bit.ly/385lYvN Favorite Books: Python for Data Analysis Book - https://amzn.to/3dDneGq SQL Beginner's Guide to Managing and Analyzing With SQL Book - https://amzn.to/2X5341B *Please note I may earn a small commission for any purchase through these links - Thanks for supporting the channel!* ____________________________________________ SUPPORT MY CHANNEL - PATREON Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/AlexTheAnalyst Every dollar donated is put back into my channel to make my videos even better. Thank you all so much for your support! ____________________________________________ Websites: GitHub: https://github.com/AlexTheAnalyst ____________________________________________ *All opinions or statements in this video are my own and do not reflect the opinion of the company I work for or have ever worked for*

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Alex, where are them? they aren't anywhere.", 'start': 435.056, 'duration': 5.44}, {'end': 448.779, 'text': "And I don't really trust any, I haven't seen any certification that I'm like, wow, this guy's certified in SQL.", 'start': 441.176, 'duration': 7.603}, {'end': 452.02, 'text': 'They used to have that through Microsoft.', 'start': 449.199, 'duration': 2.821}], 'summary': 'Microsoft and tableau offer job-specific certifications, such as data analyst by microsoft and tableau certification, which are highly recognized and valuable. sql certifications are not as readily available.', 'duration': 73.025, 'max_score': 378.995, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aJ9Q10v8Nrc/pics/aJ9Q10v8Nrc378995.jpg'}, {'end': 572.315, 'src': 'heatmap', 'start': 519.034, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 522.956, 'text': 'Let me see the Tableau one is $100..', 'start': 519.034, 'duration': 3.922}, {'end': 524.377, 'text': 'So that one is cheaper.', 'start': 522.956, 'duration': 1.421}, {'end': 531.979, 'text': "The third one that I would recommend getting, and I have two more that I'm gonna recommend,", 'start': 527.198, 'duration': 4.781}, {'end': 533.86, 'text': "and then I'm gonna get into the ones that I do not recommend.", 'start': 531.979, 'duration': 1.881}, {'end': 539.322, 'text': 'The next one that I recommend getting is AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty.', 'start': 534.42, 'duration': 4.902}, {'end': 548.104, 'text': "AWS, Azure are very good things to be certified in because they're not upcoming anymore.", 'start': 540.362, 'duration': 7.742}, {'end': 548.844, 'text': 'They are here.', 'start': 548.164, 'duration': 0.68}, {'end': 552.746, 'text': 'And people kind of are starting to expect you to know these cloud platforms.', 'start': 549.465, 'duration': 3.281}, {'end': 555.566, 'text': "And if you know them, you're gonna make more money.", 'start': 553.626, 'duration': 1.94}, {'end': 564.649, 'text': "So getting certified in it, to me, it makes sense because a lot of these jobs that use these tools, you're gonna make more money at.", 'start': 556.287, 'duration': 8.362}, {'end': 572.315, 'text': "So a small investment of $100 or $165 is going to be a huge payoff if you're able to land a job with those skills.", 'start': 565.029, 'duration': 7.286}], 'summary': 'Certification in aws, azure can lead to higher earnings. small investment of $100 or $165 can result in significant payoff.', 'duration': 95.919, 'max_score': 519.034, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aJ9Q10v8Nrc/pics/aJ9Q10v8Nrc519034.jpg'}], 'start': 359.173, 'title': 'Job-specific certifications and their value', 'summary': 'Discusses the value of job-specific certifications such as microsoft data analyst and tableau, emphasizing their legitimacy and recognizability. it also highlights the absence of sql certifications and differing views on the importance of certifications versus portfolio projects. additionally, it discusses the benefits of obtaining tableau, microsoft, and aws certifications, highlighting the relatively low costs of $100-$300 and the potential for higher earnings through job opportunities.', 'chapters': [{'end': 494.284, 'start': 359.173, 'title': 'Job-specific certifications and their value', 'summary': 'Discusses the value of job-specific certifications such as microsoft data analyst and tableau, emphasizing their legitimacy and recognizability, while also highlighting the absence of sql certifications and the differing views on the importance of certifications versus portfolio projects.', 'duration': 135.111, 'highlights': ['Microsoft Data Analyst certification is considered one of the best and very recognizable. 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'duration': 4.102}, {'end': 701.687, 'text': 'It takes six months to complete.', 'start': 700.487, 'duration': 1.2}], 'summary': "Google's program on coursera is equivalent to a 4-year degree, available for $39/month, and takes 6 months to complete.", 'duration': 25.949, 'max_score': 675.738, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aJ9Q10v8Nrc/pics/aJ9Q10v8Nrc675738.jpg'}, {'end': 766.931, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 723.194, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 725.474, 'text': "So $300 to get this, but it's over like a six month span.", 'start': 723.194, 'duration': 2.28}, {'end': 730.776, 'text': "You can't just take an exam and have it done with, but they take you through the training.", 'start': 725.514, 'duration': 5.262}, {'end': 736.138, 'text': 'Um, and to me, this is going to be one that people look for.', 'start': 731.676, 'duration': 4.462}, {'end': 738.839, 'text': "It's going to be up there with the Amazon.", 'start': 736.538, 'duration': 2.301}, {'end': 741.92, 'text': "It's going to be up there with the Microsoft certifications.", 'start': 739.319, 'duration': 2.601}, {'end': 746.558, 'text': "Um, You know, haven't seen any of the course material at all.", 'start': 742.76, 'duration': 3.798}, {'end': 749.039, 'text': "That's just my guess, my guesstimation.", 'start': 746.918, 'duration': 2.121}, {'end': 756.744, 'text': 'I have been talking with somebody over at Coursera who I have been trying to get deals for you guys.', 'start': 750.7, 'duration': 6.044}, {'end': 761.687, 'text': "Like. I'm like hey, do you guys have any free courses that I could offer my subscribers?", 'start': 757.244, 'duration': 4.443}, {'end': 764.689, 'text': 'Do you have any discounts that you can offer my subscribers?', 'start': 762.107, 'duration': 2.582}, {'end': 766.931, 'text': "I'm like what can you give me so that I can give it to them?", 'start': 764.709, 'duration': 2.222}], 'summary': 'Coursera offers $300 training over six months, comparing it to amazon and microsoft certifications.', 'duration': 43.737, 'max_score': 723.194, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aJ9Q10v8Nrc/pics/aJ9Q10v8Nrc723194.jpg'}, {'end': 878.847, 'src': 'heatmap', 'start': 836.885, 'weight': 0.852, 'content': [{'end': 838.767, 'text': 'This is one that I will be keeping my eye on.', 'start': 836.885, 'duration': 1.882}, {'end': 843.592, 'text': "I think I'm going to be taking it and doing reviews on it for you guys because I think this is a genuinely.", 'start': 838.787, 'duration': 4.805}, {'end': 845.958, 'text': 'Potential game changer.', 'start': 844.997, 'duration': 0.961}, {'end': 847.32, 'text': "Could be, I don't know.", 'start': 846.599, 'duration': 0.721}, {'end': 848.401, 'text': "We're going to find out.", 'start': 847.34, 'duration': 1.061}, {'end': 853.227, 'text': 'Something that a lot of people ask me, and right now I just pulled up on my screen.', 'start': 849.282, 'duration': 3.945}, {'end': 854.048, 'text': 'Maybe I showed you.', 'start': 853.407, 'duration': 0.641}, {'end': 855.43, 'text': "Maybe I'm showing you on your screen.", 'start': 854.128, 'duration': 1.302}, {'end': 855.87, 'text': "I don't know.", 'start': 855.47, 'duration': 0.4}, {'end': 858.694, 'text': 'The IBM Data Science Professional Certificate.', 'start': 856.251, 'duration': 2.443}, {'end': 861.998, 'text': "Should you take it? Is it worth it? Here's my take on it.", 'start': 858.894, 'duration': 3.104}, {'end': 863.879, 'text': 'I remember taking it.', 'start': 863.038, 'duration': 0.841}, {'end': 865.379, 'text': 'I remember going through the entire course.', 'start': 863.899, 'duration': 1.48}, {'end': 873.964, 'text': 'I will say that it did not go in-depth enough for me that if I was hiring someone and they had this on their resume, I would not say wow,', 'start': 866.52, 'duration': 7.444}, {'end': 874.765, 'text': 'I got to hire this guy.', 'start': 873.964, 'duration': 0.801}, {'end': 875.806, 'text': "I'd say, oh, wow.", 'start': 875.185, 'duration': 0.621}, {'end': 878.847, 'text': 'He invested time, like any other certification that I would see.', 'start': 876.286, 'duration': 2.561}], 'summary': 'Ibm data science professional certificate may not be in-depth enough for hiring.', 'duration': 41.962, 'max_score': 836.885, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aJ9Q10v8Nrc/pics/aJ9Q10v8Nrc836885.jpg'}, {'end': 865.379, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 838.787, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 843.592, 'text': "I think I'm going to be taking it and doing reviews on it for you guys because I think this is a genuinely.", 'start': 838.787, 'duration': 4.805}, {'end': 845.958, 'text': 'Potential game changer.', 'start': 844.997, 'duration': 0.961}, {'end': 847.32, 'text': "Could be, I don't know.", 'start': 846.599, 'duration': 0.721}, {'end': 848.401, 'text': "We're going to find out.", 'start': 847.34, 'duration': 1.061}, {'end': 853.227, 'text': 'Something that a lot of people ask me, and right now I just pulled up on my screen.', 'start': 849.282, 'duration': 3.945}, {'end': 854.048, 'text': 'Maybe I showed you.', 'start': 853.407, 'duration': 0.641}, {'end': 855.43, 'text': "Maybe I'm showing you on your screen.", 'start': 854.128, 'duration': 1.302}, {'end': 855.87, 'text': "I don't know.", 'start': 855.47, 'duration': 0.4}, {'end': 858.694, 'text': 'The IBM Data Science Professional Certificate.', 'start': 856.251, 'duration': 2.443}, {'end': 861.998, 'text': "Should you take it? Is it worth it? Here's my take on it.", 'start': 858.894, 'duration': 3.104}, {'end': 863.879, 'text': 'I remember taking it.', 'start': 863.038, 'duration': 0.841}, {'end': 865.379, 'text': 'I remember going through the entire course.', 'start': 863.899, 'duration': 1.48}], 'summary': 'Reviewing the ibm data science professional certificate for potential game-changing impact, with personal experience.', 'duration': 26.592, 'max_score': 838.787, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aJ9Q10v8Nrc/pics/aJ9Q10v8Nrc838787.jpg'}], 'start': 621.272, 'title': 'Google and ibm data certifications', 'summary': 'Covers the google data analyst certification program, detailing its $300 cost, 5-6 months duration, and equivalence to a four-year degree. it also discusses the upcoming release of ibm data science professional certificate, highlighting its potential impact on upskilling and reviewing its content, noting the lack of depth and limited hands-on experience.', 'chapters': [{'end': 789.437, 'start': 621.272, 'title': 'Google data analyst certification program', 'summary': 'Discusses the google data analyst certification program, highlighting its cost of $300, the duration of 5-6 months, and its equivalence to a four-year degree according to google, which is expected to be on par with amazon and microsoft certifications.', 'duration': 168.165, 'highlights': ['Google has announced a data analyst certification program, which they claim is equivalent to a four-year degree according to Google, and will be available on Coursera for approximately $300, taking 5-6 months to complete.', 'The speaker has been in touch with Coursera to potentially arrange discounts or free courses for subscribers and plans to create a video about the Google certification program.', 'The speaker anticipates that the Google certification will be highly sought after and on par with Amazon and Microsoft certifications, although this is just an assumption without having seen the course material.', 'The Google Data Analyst Certification Program is expected to cost around $39 per month, with a total cost of $300 and a duration of 5-6 months.']}, {'end': 976.313, 'start': 789.958, 'title': 'Ibm data science certificate review', 'summary': 'Discusses the upcoming release of ibm data science professional certificate, its potential impact on upskilling, and a review of the course, highlighting its lack of depth and limited hands-on experience.', 'duration': 186.355, 'highlights': ['The course is still under development and is expected to be completed by the end of the year, sparking excitement for individuals focusing on self-studying and upskilling. The course is still under development and is expected to be completed by the end of the year, sparking excitement for individuals focusing on self-studying and upskilling.', 'The review of the IBM Data Science Professional Certificate reveals a lack of depth and limited hands-on experience, which impacts its credibility as a certification for data analysts. The review of the IBM Data Science Professional Certificate reveals a lack of depth and limited hands-on experience, which impacts its credibility as a certification for data analysts.', 'The course is recommended for learning but is not seen as a credible certification source for data analysts due to its lack of depth and hands-on experience. The course is recommended for learning but is not seen as a credible certification source for data analysts due to its lack of depth and hands-on experience.']}], 'duration': 355.041, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aJ9Q10v8Nrc/pics/aJ9Q10v8Nrc621272.jpg', 'highlights': ['Google Data Analyst Certification Program: $300 cost, 5-6 months duration, equivalent to a four-year degree', 'Google certification expected to be highly sought after, on par with Amazon and Microsoft certifications', 'Potential arrangement for discounts or free courses for subscribers from Coursera', 'Upcoming release of IBM Data Science Professional Certificate with limited hands-on experience and lack of depth']}, {'end': 1564.694, 'segs': [{'end': 1023.117, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 997.402, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 1004.825, 'text': 'First off, if you were taking one off Udemy, anything off Udemy, I would not put that certificate or certification on your resume.', 'start': 997.402, 'duration': 7.423}, {'end': 1009.146, 'text': 'Udemy is an amazing, amazing, amazing platform.', 'start': 1005.885, 'duration': 3.261}, {'end': 1014.108, 'text': 'I have learned, I probably owe a lot of my career to Udemy probably, honestly.', 'start': 1009.226, 'duration': 4.882}, {'end': 1019.57, 'text': "Just because, or the teachers at least on Udemy, because honestly, I've learned so much, so many skills.", 'start': 1015.068, 'duration': 4.502}, {'end': 1023.117, 'text': 'I would never put that on my resume.', 'start': 1020.555, 'duration': 2.562}], 'summary': 'Udemy is a valuable learning platform, but its certificates should not be included on resumes.', 'duration': 25.715, 'max_score': 997.402, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aJ9Q10v8Nrc/pics/aJ9Q10v8Nrc997402.jpg'}, {'end': 1073.413, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1044.575, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 1052.871, 'text': "I have not personally found one on Coursera that I'm like, yes, I would put that on my resume, including the IBM data science.", 'start': 1044.575, 'duration': 8.296}, {'end': 1062.367, 'text': 'That is just my opinion for those specifically, because so many people, so many people take courses on there.', 'start': 1055.143, 'duration': 7.224}, {'end': 1066.029, 'text': 'And I did myself, I still do myself.', 'start': 1063.227, 'duration': 2.802}, {'end': 1070.311, 'text': 'So no, I personally would not be adding those to my resume.', 'start': 1066.769, 'duration': 3.542}, {'end': 1073.413, 'text': "I wouldn't put the words Udemy or Coursera on my resume.", 'start': 1071.032, 'duration': 2.381}], 'summary': 'Many courses on coursera and udemy not resume-worthy, including ibm data science.', 'duration': 28.838, 'max_score': 1044.575, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aJ9Q10v8Nrc/pics/aJ9Q10v8Nrc1044575.jpg'}, {'end': 1222.125, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1197.36, 'weight': 6, 'content': [{'end': 1204.521, 'text': "If it's one of those programs where you learned a ton but it has no name, value, no worth whatsoever, I do not recommend putting it on your resume.", 'start': 1197.36, 'duration': 7.161}, {'end': 1210.958, 'text': "Um, for the pure fact that nobody's going to recognize that nobody's going to have, most people will not have taken that course.", 'start': 1205.954, 'duration': 5.004}, {'end': 1212.559, 'text': "Nobody's taken Alex, the analyst course.", 'start': 1211.218, 'duration': 1.341}, {'end': 1216.662, 'text': "They don't know how hard you worked or how amazing of a course it was or how much you paid for it.", 'start': 1212.579, 'duration': 4.083}, {'end': 1222.125, 'text': "Um, but what they do know is that they've never heard of it and it's not that impressive.", 'start': 1217.302, 'duration': 4.823}], 'summary': 'Avoid listing unrecognized courses on resume, as they hold no value for potential employers.', 'duration': 24.765, 'max_score': 1197.36, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aJ9Q10v8Nrc/pics/aJ9Q10v8Nrc1197360.jpg'}, {'end': 1262.536, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1234.829, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 1237.272, 'text': 'Other people may be like, put as many certifications as you can.', 'start': 1234.829, 'duration': 2.443}, {'end': 1243.319, 'text': "Any Udemy courses that you're taking, any Coursera courses that you're taking, anything where you got even a certificate, put it on your resume.", 'start': 1237.292, 'duration': 6.027}, {'end': 1244.661, 'text': 'Well, you have a hundred of them.', 'start': 1243.559, 'duration': 1.102}, {'end': 1247.504, 'text': 'be my guest.', 'start': 1246.904, 'duration': 0.6}, {'end': 1255.11, 'text': 'I personally value the skills, portfolio, and experience 100 times more than any certification.', 'start': 1248.245, 'duration': 6.865}, {'end': 1257.192, 'text': 'You can have a certification,', 'start': 1255.611, 'duration': 1.581}, 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'duration': 4.363}, {'end': 1374.861, 'text': 'a certification may be the way to go, and i think i would recommend that,', 'start': 1370.318, 'duration': 4.543}, {'end': 1378.363, 'text': 'and the ones that i recommend today are the only ones that i currently recommend.', 'start': 1374.861, 'duration': 3.502}, {'end': 1383.085, 'text': "I've had people send me tons of other ones and I'm like I've never heard of that.", 'start': 1379.481, 'duration': 3.604}], 'summary': 'For entry-level individuals without job experience, building a portfolio and obtaining certifications can help validate their knowledge and skills.', 'duration': 24.575, 'max_score': 1358.51, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aJ9Q10v8Nrc/pics/aJ9Q10v8Nrc1358510.jpg'}, {'end': 1432.524, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1401.883, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 1403.044, 'text': 'which ones to get, which not to get.', 'start': 1401.883, 'duration': 1.161}, {'end': 1413.011, 'text': 'Something that is, I think, important is getting somewhat specific or name brand certifications.', 'start': 1403.724, 'duration': 9.287}, {'end': 1419.375, 'text': 'You know Tableau certification, SQL certification, if there was a good one.', 'start': 1413.731, 'duration': 5.644}, {'end': 1423.378, 'text': 'AWS certification, Azure certification instead of just data analyst certification.', 'start': 1419.375, 'duration': 4.003}, {'end': 1430.522, 'text': "which is what a lot of those ones I was talking about, like Colabera and all these things, it's just a data analyst certification.", 'start': 1423.658, 'duration': 6.864}, {'end': 1432.524, 'text': "It's not specific to a skill.", 'start': 1430.562, 'duration': 1.962}], 'summary': 'Focus on specific certifications like tableau, sql, aws, and azure, instead of general data analyst certifications.', 'duration': 30.641, 'max_score': 1401.883, 'thumbnail': 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is primarily for learning and not certification, potentially undermining the credibility of the certificate and the candidate's skills.", 'Coursera courses, including the IBM data science program, are not recommended for resume inclusion due to the lack of sufficient assessment and widespread enrollment, which may devalue the certification and its relevance in a professional context.']}, {'end': 1233.988, 'start': 1074.153, 'title': 'Certification platforms and job hunt', 'summary': 'Emphasizes the importance of choosing recognizable certification platforms for job hunting, highlighting the potential drawbacks of lesser-known programs and their impact on resume credibility and job prospects.', 'duration': 159.835, 'highlights': ['The chapter emphasizes the importance of choosing recognizable certification platforms for job hunting. Emphasizes the significance of selecting certification platforms that are widely recognized and respected in the industry for enhancing job prospects.', 'Highlighting the potential drawbacks of lesser-known programs and their impact on resume credibility and job prospects. Underlines the potential negative impact on resume credibility and job prospects when including certifications from lesser-known programs, as they may not hold industry recognition or value.', 'The impact of resume credibility and job prospects. Stresses the crucial link between resume credibility, job prospects, and the choice of certification programs, highlighting the potential repercussions of selecting programs with limited industry recognition.']}, {'end': 1564.694, 'start': 1234.829, 'title': 'Certifications: worth the investment?', 'summary': 'Discusses the value of certifications in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of practical skills and experience over a multitude of certifications, with specific recommendations for entry-level professionals. the speaker emphasizes the need for skill-specific, name brand certifications and advises individuals to evaluate their own career stage before investing in certifications.', 'duration': 329.865, 'highlights': ['The speaker values skills, portfolio, and experience 100 times more than any certification. The speaker emphasizes the importance of practical skills, portfolio, and experience over certifications, highlighting a preference for hands-on experience and tangible projects.', 'The speaker recommends specific certifications for entry-level professionals without experience, emphasizing the need for a portfolio and practical validation of skills. The speaker recommends certifications for individuals with no experience to build a portfolio and validate their skills, emphasizing the importance of practical validation and entry-level career stage.', 'The speaker advises on the importance of skill-specific, name brand certifications such as Tableau, SQL, AWS, and Azure, over generic data analyst certifications. 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'duration': 0.821}, {'end': 1807.004, 'text': 'terrifying stories.', 'start': 1805.203, 'duration': 1.801}, {'end': 1810.306, 'text': 'they ruined a lot of my childhood, to be honest.', 'start': 1807.004, 'duration': 3.302}, {'end': 1820.512, 'text': 'um so for all the radishes out there, for all the people who like radishes out there?', 'start': 1810.306, 'duration': 10.206}, {'end': 1825.155, 'text': "no, no, that's all i got.", 'start': 1820.512, 'duration': 4.643}, {'end': 1827.346, 'text': 'Thank you, guys, for joining me.', 'start': 1826.286, 'duration': 1.06}], 'summary': 'The speaker shares terrifying childhood stories about radishes and invites others to share their own experiences.', 'duration': 34.042, 'max_score': 1793.304, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aJ9Q10v8Nrc/pics/aJ9Q10v8Nrc1793304.jpg'}, {'end': 1897.59, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1871.784, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 1876.086, 'text': 'Next week, I will be bringing 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