Learn basic statistics and probability
Learn Excel and spreadsheet functions
Learn SQL for data querying
Learn Python or R for data analysis
Learn data cleaning and preprocessing
Learn data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
Practice exploratory data analysis
Understand databases and data structures
Learn business metrics and KPIs
Build projects using real datasets
Create a portfolio of dashboards and reports
Practice interpreting data and making insights
Learn communication and presentation skills
Study case studies and sample business problems
Apply for internships or entry-level analyst roles
Keep improving with advanced analytics and domain knowledge