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Data analyst

Spreadsheets, SQL, statistics, dashboards and the skill that matters most: telling the story.

4 to 5 months Beginner 5 steps, all free

Who it's for

Graduates from any field who like numbers, and professionals who want to make decisions with data.

Where it leads

  • Data analyst
  • Business analyst
  • Product analyst
  • MIS analyst

By the end you can

  • Answer business questions with SQL
  • Use statistics without fooling yourself
  • Build a dashboard people actually use
  • Present a finding so that someone acts on it
  1. 1

    SQL first

    The single most asked-for analyst skill. Learn it before any tool.

  2. 2

    Statistics that keep you honest

    Averages, distributions, sampling and significance. The difference between insight and noise.

  3. 3

    Python for analysis

    When a spreadsheet gets too big or too repetitive, pandas takes over.

  4. 4

    Dashboards and visualisation

    A good chart makes a decision obvious. Learn one BI tool well.

    Do this: Build a one-page dashboard from a public dataset that answers one clear question.

  5. 5

    Present the finding

    Analysis that nobody acts on was a waste. Write and present for decision makers.

    Do this: Write a one-page memo with one chart and one recommendation from your dashboard.

Learning this with others is easier.

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