Complete Roadmap to Become a Data
Analyst (For Freshers)
PHASE 1: Understand the Role
● Learn what a Data Analyst does
● Watch "Day in the Life of a Data Analyst" videos
● Read job descriptions on LinkedIn, Naukri
● Read blogs on Analytics Vidhya, Kaggle, Towards Data Science
PHASE 2: Learn the Core Skills (Month 1–3)
1. Excel & Google Sheets
● Learn formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data cleaning techniques
2. SQL
● Practice SELECT, WHERE, GROUP BY, JOINs
● Understand subqueries and window functions
3. Python for Data Analysis
● Basics: variables, loops, functions
● Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib
● Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA)
4. Power BI or Tableau (Data Visualization Tools)
● Create interactive dashboards and visuals
● Use slicers, filters, charts, and calculated measures
● Connect to Excel or SQL databases
PHASE 3: Work on Projects
● Build 2 to 3 portfolio projects:
○ Sales Dashboard (Excel or Power BI)
○ Customer Segmentation (Python + Pandas)
○ E-commerce SQL Analysis
● Use public datasets from:
○ Kaggle
○ Data.gov
○ Google Dataset Search
● Share your work via:
○ GitHub (for code)
○ Linkedin (for dashboards)
○ Medium or Notion blogs (for case studies)
PHASE 4: Job Preparation (Month 5–6)
Resume & LinkedIn
● Highlight tools, certifications, and projects
● Use keywords from job descriptions
● Connect with recruiters and data professionals
Interview Preparation
● Practice SQL problems daily
● Prepare to explain your projects
● Attempt mock interviews with peers or mentors
Apply for Jobs
● Platforms: LinkedIn, Naukri, Internshala, Indeed
● Look for internships or entry-level data roles
Summary Checklist
● Excel (Advanced)
● SQL (Joins, Queries)
● Power BI or Tableau
● Python (Pandas, Matplotlib)
● 2–3 Real Projects
● GitHub Portfolio
● Resume Ready
● Apply Jobs As Much As You Can
Best of Luck !!!