Data·Beginner
Data Analyst
Target role — Analytics
Turn messy data into decisions with SQL, spreadsheets and clear visuals — and a portfolio of analyses that influenced something.
By the end, you'll have shipped
3 published analyses with real datasetsAn interactive dashboardA SQL portfolio repoA presentation deck that drove a decision
Career insight
11,200+
Open roles
active openings, last 30 days
$78k
Median salary
$55k–$110k · US median base, mid-level
High demand
Hiring demand
analytics roles in every industry
Degree optional
Typical entry
Portfolio + SQL fluency carry interviews
Most-requested skills
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The path · 5 stages · 15 checkpoints
Stage progression
1
Spreadsheets & Data Thinking
The fastest tool first — and the habits of rigorous analysis.
Excel / Sheets Mastery
1.5 weeks
Data Cleaning Discipline
Cleaning1 week
Descriptive Statistics
1 week
2
SQL
The non-negotiable skill: query the source of truth yourself.
3
Visualisation & Dashboards
Make the numbers legible — and honest.
4
Python for Analysis
Scale beyond spreadsheets: pandas, notebooks and reproducible analysis.
5
Storytelling & the Job Hunt
Insight only counts when it changes a decision.