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Week 1-2: Foundation and Basics

Understanding the Role

Research the responsibilities and expectations of a data analyst.


Review job descriptions to identify key skills and tools commonly required.
Basic Statistical Knowledge

Brush up on basic statistics: mean, median, mode, standard deviation, variance.


Learn fundamental concepts of probability and statistical testing.
Excel Skills

Master essential Excel functions: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data cleaning techniques.
Practice using Excel for basic data analysis.

Week 3-4: Learning Key Tools and Languages


SQL

Learn basic SQL commands: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE.


Practice writing queries to extract and manipulate data from databases.
Use resources like W3Schools, Codecademy, or Khan Academy.
Python/R

Learn the basics of Python or R, focusing on data manipulation and analysis.


Familiarize yourself with libraries like pandas, NumPy, and matplotlib (for Python)
or dplyr and ggplot2 (for R).
Complete online tutorials and practice exercises on platforms like DataCamp or
Coursera.

Week 5-6: Data Analysis and Visualization


Data Cleaning and Preparation

Learn techniques for data cleaning: handling missing values, data transformation,
and normalization.
Practice with real-world datasets available on Kaggle or UCI Machine Learning
Repository.
Data Visualization

Learn to create visualizations using Tableau or Power BI.


Practice building charts, graphs, and dashboards that effectively communicate data
insights.

Week 7-8: Advanced Skills and Practical Application


Advanced Excel

Learn advanced Excel functions: macros, advanced pivot tables, and complex
formulas.
Practice data analysis projects using Excel.
Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

Delve deeper into statistical analysis: regression, correlation, ANOVA.


Practice applying these techniques to datasets using Python/R.
Machine Learning Basics

Learn basic machine learning concepts and algorithms: linear regression, decision
trees, clustering.
Implement simple machine learning models using Python libraries like scikit-learn.

Week 9-10: Real-World Projects and Portfolio Building


Capstone Projects

Complete at least two end-to-end data analysis projects, from data collection to
reporting.
Use real-world datasets and apply all the skills you've learned.
Portfolio Creation

Document your projects with detailed explanations and visualizations.


Create a GitHub repository or personal website to showcase your work.

Week 11-12: Job Application and Interview Preparation


Resume and LinkedIn Profile

Update your resume to highlight your newly acquired skills and projects.
Optimize your LinkedIn profile with relevant keywords and project links.
Mock Interviews and Practice

Prepare for common data analyst interview questions.


Practice explaining your projects and technical skills clearly and confidently.
Use resources like LeetCode or Interview Query for technical interview practice.
Networking

Attend industry meetups, webinars, and networking events.


Connect with professionals in the field and seek informational interviews.

Ongoing:
Continuous Learning
Stay updated with the latest trends and tools in data analytics.
Regularly participate in online courses, webinars, and workshops.

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