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Data Analyst

Turn raw data into insights that help organizations make smarter decisions.

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About this career

Data analysts collect, clean, and interpret data so that business decisions can be grounded in evidence instead of guesswork. They use tools like SQL, spreadsheets, and visualization software to spot trends and tell stories with numbers. It's a great starting point if you like problem-solving and want a clear, in-demand career without needing a heavy math background up front.

Courses on this path

Skills you'll build

SQL

The language for asking questions of relational databases. Used everywhere.

Python

A beginner-friendly, general-purpose language popular in data, AI, and scripting.

Pandas

The Python library data analysts and scientists use to clean and explore tabular data.

Statistics

The math of uncertainty. Foundation for data analysis, science, and machine learning.

Problem Solving

Breaking big, vague problems into small concrete steps. The most transferable skill in tech.

Free resources to get started

Hand-picked courses and reading from trusted free providers.

  • freeCodeCamp
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    Data Analysis with Python

    Free certification covering NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn through five real projects.

  • Khan Academy
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    Intro to Programming

    Free interactive courses on programming basics through animation and games.

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