How to start in Data Analysis

This path is for anyone who wants to start in data analysis from scratch. It begins with Excel spreadsheets, then dashboards, then visualization and reporting tools, and ends with web data analysis.

  1. 1

    Why here: It is the beginner course that builds the foundation: tables, functions and charts.

    After it you can: You will be able to build spreadsheets, format them, use functions and formulas, and analyze data with charts and pivot tables.

  2. 2

    Why here: It builds on the Excel foundation and moves you from tables to presenting results in dashboards.

    After it you can: You will be able to create interactive dashboards in Excel and analyze data with pivot tables and Power Query.

  3. 3

    Why here: After understanding Excel dashboards, you move to a specialized visualization tool; it is a beginner course that needs no prior Tableau knowledge.

    After it you can: You will be able to analyze data in Tableau, create maps and charts, and design an interactive dashboard that shows data clearly.

  4. 4

    Why here: It adds a second reporting tool built on the same idea of interactive dashboards, so you can compare tools and apply what you learned.

    After it you can: You will be able to create custom reports and design interactive dashboards in Google Looker to understand patterns and trends.

  5. 5

    Why here: It comes last because it applies analysis to website and app data, and it helps if you already know how to read reports and dashboards.

    After it you can: You will be able to set up a GA4 account, connect it to a website, and analyze user data and performance reports to make marketing decisions.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need previous experience?
No. The path starts with the Microsoft Excel course, which is for beginners, and the Tableau data analysis and visualization course is also for beginners.
If I already know Excel, where do I start?
You can start with the course on creating interactive dashboards in Excel, then move on to Tableau and Google Looker.
What can I do at the end of the path?
You will be able to analyze data and present it in interactive dashboards and reports, and analyze website data with Google Analytics GA4 to make informed decisions.

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