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I want a data / analyst role
SQL + Excel + Python + BI tools. 2–4 month sprint.
Timeline: 2–4 months
Analyst roles reward pragmatic tool mastery + storytelling. Get comfortable with dashboards and case studies fast.
ExcelSQLPython (Pandas)StatisticsPower BI / TableauAptitude
Your milestones
1
Month 1: Excel + SQL
Two must-have tools.
- Pivot tables & VLOOKUP
- SQL basics + joins
- Window functions
- 50 SQL LeetCode
2
Month 2: Python + Stats
Pandas & fundamentals.
- NumPy & Pandas
- Descriptive stats
- Probability basics
- Matplotlib/Seaborn
3
Month 3: BI Tools
Dashboards that ship.
- Power BI or Tableau
- DAX basics
- Story-telling with data
- 3 dashboards
4
Month 4: Case Studies + Apply
Land interviews.
- 3 end-to-end case studies
- Kaggle notebook
- Aptitude prep
- Referrals
Outcomes by the end
SQL 100+ Qs solved
3 published dashboards
1 Kaggle notebook
Analyst-ready resume