Learn basic statistics and probability
Learn Excel or Google Sheets
Learn SQL for querying databases
Learn Python or R for data analysis
Learn data cleaning and preprocessing
Learn data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
Learn how to interpret charts and dashboards
Practice with real datasets
Build small projects and case studies
Learn business metrics and KPIs
Study data storytelling and presentation skills
Work on portfolio projects
Practice solving business problems with data
Learn version control with Git
Explore machine learning basics
Take online courses and tutorials
Join data analytics communities
Apply for internships or entry-level roles
Keep practicing regularly