Data Analyst
Turn raw data into actionable insights using SQL, Excel, and BI tools
Required Courses (Core Skills)
SQL
Master database querying, joins, and aggregations — essential for data analysis.
Microsoft Excel
Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, dashboards — the analytics staple.
Python
Pandas, NumPy for data wrangling and automation of analytical tasks.
Tableau
Interactive dashboards and data storytelling for impactful presentations.
Power BI
Microsoft's BI tool for enterprise analytics and reporting.
Recommended Courses (Boost Your Skills)
Skills You'll Gain
- Query databases with SQL and extract insights
- Build advanced Excel models and pivot tables
- Create interactive dashboards and reports
- Automate repetitive analysis tasks with Python
- Tell data stories and communicate insights
- Drive business decisions with data-backed recommendations
A Day in the Life of a Data Analyst
You arrive at the office and check your dashboards for any anomalies overnight. A stakeholder needs an urgent report on Q4 sales by region. You query the database, wrangle the data in Python, create a pivot table in Excel, and design a compelling dashboard in Tableau. By lunchtime, you've presented the findings to the marketing team. After lunch, you're working on a longer-term project: automating the weekly reporting process, which currently takes 4 hours manually. You write a Python script to pull, transform, and load the data into Power BI. Your improvements will save the team 200 hours per year. By the end of the day, you've influenced strategic decisions with data.
Salary & Job Market
Junior Analyst
£32,000
0-2 years experience. Foundation in SQL, Excel, and one BI tool.
Senior Analyst
£45,000
3-5 years experience. Python, advanced Excel, both Tableau & Power BI.
Analytics Lead
£65,000+
5+ years. Strategic influence, team leadership, advanced skills.
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