Data Analyst Roadmap
Learn to extract insights from data. Master SQL, Python, and visualization tools to make data-driven decisions.
3-5 months
Beginner friendly
5 stages
Excel/SheetsSQLPythonPandasTableauPower BIJupyterGit
1
Spreadsheet Fundamentals
2-3 weeks · Master Excel or Google Sheets - the foundation of data analysis in most organizations.Data Entry & FormattingEssential
Formulas (VLOOKUP, IF, SUMIF)Essential
Pivot TablesEssential
Charts & VisualizationEssential
Data Cleaning TechniquesImportant
Keyboard ShortcutsHelpful
Analyze a sales dataset and create a dashboard
2
SQL for Data Analysis
4-5 weeks · Learn to query databases - the most important skill for any data analyst.SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BYEssential
JOINs (INNER, LEFT, RIGHT)Essential
GROUP BY & AggregationsEssential
Subqueries & CTEsImportant
Window FunctionsImportant
Query OptimizationHelpful
Write queries to answer business questions from a database
Practice exercises3
Python for Data Analysis
4-5 weeks · Automate analysis and handle complex data transformations with Python.Python BasicsEssential
Pandas for Data ManipulationEssential
NumPy for CalculationsImportant
Data Cleaning with PythonEssential
Reading CSV, Excel, JSONEssential
Basic Automation ScriptsHelpful
Clean and analyze a messy dataset with pandas
Practice exercises4
Data Visualization
3-4 weeks · Tell stories with data using visualization tools and best practices.Visualization PrinciplesEssential
Matplotlib & SeabornImportant
Tableau or Power BIEssential
Dashboard DesignEssential
Choosing Chart TypesEssential
Color Theory for DataHelpful
Build an interactive dashboard for stakeholders
5
Statistics & Analysis
3-4 weeks · Understand the math behind data analysis to make better decisions.Descriptive StatisticsEssential
Probability BasicsImportant
Hypothesis TestingImportant
Correlation vs CausationEssential
A/B TestingImportant
Regression BasicsHelpful
Conduct an A/B test analysis and present findings
Career Outcomes
Job Titles
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- BI Analyst
- Reporting Analyst
Industries
- Tech & Software
- Finance & Banking
- E-commerce & Retail
- Healthcare
What You Do
- Analyze trends & patterns
- Build dashboards
- Present insights
- Support decisions
Start with SQL
SQL is the most important skill for data analysts. Our interactive exercises help you master queries fast.
Start Learning SQL