Sure, you can learn to use a technology and still be braindead or poor at analysis.

This is an applied curriculum with a focus on specific technologies that enable an analysis-bent people to leverage their brains with technology. That's why data work is so beautiful -- it's space to demonstrate unquantifiables like curiosity, diligence, creativity, and grit.

The quality of your projects is likely a good metric for your aptitude for data work, which is why I strongly advise working on a personal project.

I'd love to get more pull requests with more materials that teach analysis!