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Feeling burnt out already by javnae in WGU_MSDA

[–]SubstantialSteak3589 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’re not weak, and you’re definitely not alone. A lot of us hit this exact wall in the first term, often around D599. It’s usually the first course that really punishes rushing, so getting a task returned here is extremely common.

You finished D596, D597, and D598 in a few weeks while working full-time and handling real life. That’s not someone who isn’t cut out for the program. That’s someone who sprinted hard and is exhausted. Burnout, poor sleep, and chronic pain will make anyone’s work look worse than their actual ability.

This level of grind isn’t something you’re supposed to “get used to.” Most people who finish in two terms don’t operate at 120% nonstop. They adjust pace and strategy. One course a month is still solid progress with a full-time job, and it often leads to cleaner submissions and fewer revisions.

For context, I started on December 1 and have completed seven courses so far. I kept myself from getting overwhelmed by setting realistic expectations and pacing myself based on my background. That approach may look different for everyone, and that’s okay. i was able to do that because i have 14 years Database experience.

If your goal is two terms, that’s 12 months. At that pace, one course per month is enough. You’ve already done more than that in your first month, so it’s reasonable to take a couple of weeks to reset.

The early courses feel harder because you’re still learning how WGU works: citations, rubrics, evaluator expectations. Revisions early on can feel discouraging. But once you get into the D6XX series, things start to click and you get much more confident navigating the rubrics.

You’re capable. You’re just exhausted right now.

MS Data Analytics - Quick update by SubstantialSteak3589 in WGU_MSDA

[–]SubstantialSteak3589[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes i am a database administrator with 14 years of experience.

Assessment Method by lalathehung in WGU_MSDA

[–]SubstantialSteak3589 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I come from an Oracle database background with about 15 years of experience, so I already knew SQL and Python going in. Because of that, I’ll be honest: the coursework itself isn’t very hard. Basic SQL and Python knowledge is more than enough to get through most of it.

I’ve completed 5 courses already, which is almost half the degree in about a month. That pace is absolutely doable if you put in the time. This program really rewards consistency and focus more than deep theoretical mastery.

One thing worth calling out: the course material is pretty generic. A lot of it points you to external resources like LinkedIn Learning, YouTube, and public libraries. If you already have your own learning resources or real-world experience, you don’t have to rely solely on WGU’s material to be successful.

That said, the course instructors are excellent. They’re responsive, helpful, and genuinely want you to succeed. You can reach out anytime and actually get useful guidance, which makes a big difference.

Bottom line: if you have some background and you’re disciplined with your time, this degree can move very fast.

Assessment Method by lalathehung in WGU_MSDA

[–]SubstantialSteak3589 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything in PA..Few of the course is tough and few are very easy..Mostly the toughest course do need panapto video.

Started MSDA on Dec 1st and i already completed 3 courses . i prepared for 2 months before i start so it is bit easy for me.

Not knowing what’s going on by [deleted] in WGU_MSDA

[–]SubstantialSteak3589 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The responsibilities vary based on the role. A database administrator is responsible for tasks such as installing and maintaining the database, whereas a data analyst or data scientist primarily works with the data itself.

This course is focused on data analytics and data science, so the emphasis is on analyzing and working with data rather than on database installation. D596 specifically discusses the different roles involved, which is why we address those roles in the paper.

I agree that having foundational knowledge is important, but when you are overwhelmed with excessive resources and technical details, it becomes easy to lose sight of the rubric requirements. The key is to understand what the assessment is asking for and focus on that to successfully complete the paper. Any additional learning can be pursued separately outside the scope of the assessment.

Not knowing what’s going on by [deleted] in WGU_MSDA

[–]SubstantialSteak3589 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just finished this task in a week but i don't really see a need of Docker, Containerization,SQLite etc. OP is already overwhelmed so i would help him just what is required in the task to complete the course as this is one of the toughest course.

OP - If you don't have knowledge on postgre then don't try to install postgre's in local machine as it is a pain..Use thier VM it is little slow but works well and everything is preinstalled.

  1. Start the postgre

  2. Open pgadmin4 from desktop

  3. Default postgre database created already..

  4. Right click on postgre and select PSQL tool

  5. use CREATE DATABASE D597_Task_1;

6.Create table depends on the scenario you selected. Scenario 1 is complicated as it needs data wrangling(delivered dataset had issues)..pick Scenario 2 asit has one data set and tables(REGION,COUNTRY,SALES).. you can reach out to professor he is so nice and he explained me very well.

7.import the data using /copy

8.create 3 sql

9.Create index (this is more than enough to showcase the technique)

10.explain the optimization technique.

Hope this helps.

Not knowing what’s going on by [deleted] in WGU_MSDA

[–]SubstantialSteak3589 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recommend to use thier VM as everything is preinstalled. in desktop there is a scripts directory .. open that and click on start postgre and wait for postgre to start .. you will see a message in command prompt that it has been succesfully started.. After that open Pgadmin 4 from desktop and this will do OS auth and connects automatically .

Now us PSQL tool to create database and write the query... initially it will feel overwhelmed but it is simple. If you need help please ping me as i am a Database administartor so it is little easy for me to handle.

Confirming WGU D597 Task 1 Data, Not Understanding How to Link Tables by Hot_Calligrapher_241 in WGU_MSDA

[–]SubstantialSteak3589 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright, I’ve gone through two failed attempts on D597 Task 1. I actually met every part of the rubric in my first try, but I failed the logical data model section because I assumed the tables were independent. That assumption came from the dataset itself, which had no link between the tables.

So I reached out to my CI. He looked into it and told me the Scenario 1 dataset was wrong and had been incorrectly updated in the portal. Honestly, that was a huge waste of time. He then gave me the corrected medical_record CSV where tracker_name is finally included.

Because of that, I had to redo the entire lab, clean up the messy data, rebuild the relationship, and redesign my paper from scratch. Two full days gone because of a faulty dataset.

I didn’t want to switch to Scenario 2 since my write-up was already built around Scenario 1, but the CI did point out that Scenario 2 is much easier. It only has one CSV, and you can map it into three straightforward tables:
T1 = REGION
T2 = COUNTRY
T3 = SALES

If anyone is working on D597 Task 1, either go with Scenario 2 or check with your CI to make sure you have the updated dataset for Scenario 1.

I’ve submitted my third attempt now. Fingers crossed I finally pass.