Data Analyst Course
Role-based training with the tools listed on the curriculum: Excel, Power Query, Power BI, DAX, reporting, projects and interview prep.
View course →Data Analyst Career Guide
What data analysts actually do, which tools they use and how people move into and up through the field.
What does a data analyst do?
A data analyst turns business questions into answers using data. A typical week: pull a sales export, clean it, check it against last month, build or refresh a dashboard, and write a short note explaining why revenue moved. Much of the job is communication, not code.
Common roles in the field
| Role | Focus | Tools commonly asked for |
|---|---|---|
| MIS / reporting analyst | Recurring reports and reconciliations | Excel, Power Query, sometimes Power BI |
| Business analyst | Requirements, process and metrics | Excel, Power BI, documentation |
| Data analyst | Investigating questions and presenting insight | Excel, BI tools, often SQL |
| BI / Power BI developer | Models, measures and report suites | Power BI, DAX, data modeling |
Job descriptions vary widely. Read several for your target city and role, and note which tools repeat; that is your learning list. Some analyst roles also ask for SQL or Python, which are outside our current curriculum.
Skill map
- Spreadsheet skills – Excel and advanced Excel
- Data preparation – Power Query
- BI and modeling – Power BI, data modeling, DAX
- Communication – dashboards, insight notes, presentations
See the detailed data analyst skills guide.
How people progress
Many start in reporting or operations, add automation and BI skills, and move to analyst or BI developer roles; later paths include senior analyst, analytics lead or specialisation by domain such as finance or marketing. Progress depends on domain knowledge as much as tools.
Next steps
Follow how to become a data analyst, practise with interview questions, and write a project-focused resume. Salary and hiring vary by city and employer; check current listings and surveys rather than relying on generalisations. We do not guarantee jobs or pay.
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