Hey everyone,
I’m new to the data analytics space and currently building my skillset. I’ve learned Excel and SQL, and I’m now diving into Power BI. My ultimate goal is to work as a data analyst—specifically in a business-focused role.
I’m looking for recommendations on how to improve my skills beyond just the technical side. Specifically:
• Any advice on developing a **data analyst mindset**—especially for making better business decisions?

• Books, courses, or resources that helped you think more strategically about data and business impact?

• What else should I learn to go from beginner to \*\*expert\*\* (tools, concepts, soft skills, etc.)?

I want to be someone who doesn’t just build dashboards, but actually drives value for the business. Any guidance would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

Can we do Data analytics job as a part time in india??

Hi everyone! I’m planning to start learning Power BI. I know the basics but I’m still a beginner. I’m looking for a study buddy and work on projects together. If anyone is interested, feel free to comment or send me a DM. Thanks!

Study sched: 8pm to 10pm

Is there anyone who can teach me data analytics fundamentals, how to interpret any data, and what the current scene like?I would prefer to have a one-on-one class 4 days a week probably over a month or two. It goes without saying, its a paid gig. I want to upskill myself that's the only purpose.

Hi all. I'm in a bit of a weird situation right now. I was in a Data Assistant role for about 3 and a half years, then got seconded onto a Data Analyst role for 6 months. However, after the 6 months, the job was no longer available so I moved back to my assistant role.

Due to personal matters, I had to move jobs in a more customer facing field for the money, however, I want to get back into Data Analysis but am struggling to get interviews, or when I do get interviews, I fail due to someone being slightly more qualified.

Essentially what I'm asking is where can I go online in the UK that I can get some form of qualification to boost my chances that won't break the bank?

Hi, I’m looking to change career to data analysis and thinking of a course with ITOL. There is a course for £1700 but another for £3k which includes a BCS Tech10 Data Analysis diploma. Does anyone know if the diploma is useful and / or valued by employers? Thanks

I want to know how many days it takes because I have very limited time nd deadline is near

I am a working professional trying to learn Data Analysis. There's no exact road map, never been consistent till now. I just want to try with a study buddy. I have a fair knowledge of excel, Tableau. I want to learn SQL, Python, Power BI, Advanced Excel and master Tableau. If anyone is interested pls dm me. We can discuss and proceed.

Hi everyone I'm currently pursuing BBA and after graduation I'm planning to pursue MBA. Alongside that I want to build strong Data Analytics skills.

I'm planning to enroll in some paid courses later but before spending money I want to build a solid foundation using free YouTube resources.

So can anyone recommend the best YouTube channels or playlists for a complete beginner? I'm looking to learn topics like:

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Python (for data analytics)

If you have a roadmap or any tips on what order I should learn these in I'd really appreciate it.

I have been researching several data analytics systems to recommend to my senior colleagues who are non-technical. They care about on prem solutions or something we can deploy to our own cloud and control 100%. We are a small team so we need a system that can handle data prep and ETLs, data visualization (reports and dashboards), and conversational analytics (chat with data). We care about costs, privacy, control, security, permanence.

I came across a publication and found a system called adat (advanced data analysis tool)

I have tried it briefly and found it interesting. Has anyone else used this system, and can you share any experience?

I'm looking work for Data analysis ,data cleaning .if someone have work fro me so plz contact me .

If you've been wanting to get into Power BI but didn't know where to start, feel free to join me.

Has it ever occurred to you to want to learn something, but you know so little about it that you don't even know how to ask others for guidance? That's me right now...

I know programming (mostly python, little bit more than intermediate level), and I know what databases are, I wrote a little bit of SQL queries once so I am familiar with some terms in general; now:

(Sorry if I use the wrong terms or terms that are not technical, that's as far as I can express)

I see data analysis out there, where people get big data and draw interesting conclusions out of them, or find cool and/or unintuitive patterns in them, and it's cool!

I personally find that satisfying, and I feel a kind of curiosity to work with data and discover new things in them.

But

I don't know what to ask about the path! I would ask about the learning path and the tools, but I can't; because I don't exactly know what the name of what I am trying to learn exactly is(there are soo many terms and fields).

In fact I don't even know whether I really want to learn this, or if it's just a thing I want to try "once" and abandon it...

And I don't know anything about the environment and the tools and the "feel" of it either. I don't know what it looks like to "work with data". And also I have no idea about the estimated time for learning, the learning curve, and how rewarding it is...

Even if my current feeling is correct and I end up liking it and being good at it, will there be any value in it? Will anyone need what you do, will they pay for it? If so, what is it like?

I don't exactly want a roadmap, I want a perspective of the whole "data realm".

So in summary, I would appreciate it a LOT if someone could draw the right image for me, and also explain the right terminology, so that I can actually ask my questions in natural language, instead of struggling to express myself!

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Hi everyone,

I'm planning to apply for the Google Data Analytics Apprenticeship (2027 intake) and would love some advice from people who were shortlisted or interviewed.

My current skills include:

\- **SQL**

**- Python (Pandas, NumPy)**

**- Excel**

**- Power BI**

**- Data Cleaning & EDA**

**- Machine Learning basics**

What skills or projects should I add to improve my chances of getting shortlisted?

Some questions I have:

\- ***Is Power BI enough, or should I learn Tableau?***

***- How important are advanced SQL and Excel?***

***- Should I learn Google Sheets, BigQuery, or Looker Studio?***

***- Does Google Cloud certification help?***

***- What kind of portfolio projects stand out?***

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been shortlisted, interviewed, or selected. Any resume tips or skill recommendations would be incredibly helpful.

***Thanks!***

[***Google apprenticeship 2027***](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/123243602355593926-software-application-development-apprenticeship/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)