Beginner Roadmap to Become a Data Analyst
Introduction
This roadmap is designed for absolute beginners who want to become a Data Analyst and land jobs like the
one posted on Twitter (Remote, $88K-$95K annually). It outlines step-by-step skills and tools you need to
learn.
Phase 1: Understand Data Basics
- Understand what data is, types of data (structured/unstructured)
- Learn how data is collected, cleaned, and used for decision-making
- Recommended: Google Data Analytics Certificate (Coursera)
Phase 2: Excel & Spreadsheets
- Learn basic to advanced Excel functions (SUMIF, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
- Visualize data using charts and tables
- Resources: Excel Easy, YouTube - Leila Gharani
Phase 3: SQL
- Learn SQL: SELECT, WHERE, GROUP BY, JOIN, etc.
- Use SQL to extract and summarize data from databases
- Resources: Mode SQL Tutorial, YouTube - Alex The Analyst
Phase 4: Data Visualization Tools
- Learn Tableau or Power BI for dashboard building
- Design and share visual reports
- Resources: Tableau Free Training, Power BI on Simplilearn
Phase 5: Python for Data Analysis (Optional)
- Learn Python basics: variables, loops, conditionals
- Use pandas, numpy for data analysis
- Resources: DataCamp, freeCodeCamp
Beginner Roadmap to Become a Data Analyst
Phase 6: Build Projects & Portfolio
- Work on real datasets from Kaggle or Data.gov
- Build dashboards, perform data cleaning & analysis
- Share projects on GitHub or LinkedIn
Tools and Final Tips
- Tools: Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, Python (optional)
- Get certified: Google Data Analytics, Tableau Specialist, Power BI Analyst
- Join data communities, apply for internships/freelance jobs