THE COMPLETE
DATA ANALYST ROADMAP
Go From Zero to Data Analyst in 6 Months
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Welcome!
Hi! I’m Bobby, and I’m passionate about helping people break into tech—
especially data-related careers. With years of experience in teaching and
mentoring, I've created this guide to help you become a confident and job-
ready data analyst in just 6 months.
This roadmap is structured to take you from a complete beginner to a
proficient analyst step-by-step.
Let’s begin your transformation!
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Target Audience
3. Resources
4. Roadmap Overview
5. Mathematics and Statistics
6. Excel
7. SQL
8. Python
9. Version Control (Git)
10. Data Collection and Preparation
11. Data Visualization
12. Machine Learning (Optional)
13. Big Data (Optional)
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Introduction
This roadmap will guide you through all the core skills you need to become a data
analyst. Whether you're starting from scratch or transitioning from another field, this
plan will help you build the knowledge, tools, and portfolio needed to succeed.
Target Audience
This guide is designed for:
• Beginners who want to become data analysts.
• Intermediate learners aiming to fill knowledge gaps or get job-ready.
Resources
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• Courses & Projects: LearnWithBobby.com
Roadmap Overview
Skill Est. Time Phase
Mathematics & Statistics 1 months Beginner
Excel 2 weeks Beginner
SQL 2 weeks Beginner
Python 1 months Beginner
Version Control (Git) 1 week Beginner
Data Collection & Prep 2 weeks Intermediate
Data Visualization 2 weeks Intermediate
Machine Learning (Optional) 2 weeks Advanced
Big Data (Optional) 2 weeks Advanced
Total Time: 6 months (with consistent daily practice)
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Mathematics & Statistics
Build a solid foundation to understand, explore, and interpret data.
Estimated Time: 1–2 months
Key Topics:
• Algebra: Variables, equations
• Calculus: Limits, differentiation basics
• Linear Algebra: Vectors, matrices
• Probability: Distributions, Bayes' Theorem
• Descriptive Stats: Mean, median, standard deviation
• Inferential Stats: Hypothesis testing, p-values, t-tests
• Regression Analysis: Linear, logistic regression
Excel
Excel is everywhere in data roles. Learn it well.
Estimated Time: 2–3 weeks
Key Topics:
• Basics: Workbooks, formatting
• Formulas: SUM, AVERAGE, IF, VLOOKUP
• Charts: Bar, line, scatter, pie
• Pivot Tables: Group, filter, summarize
• Advanced Formulas: COUNTIF, IFERROR
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SQL
Master querying structured data.
Estimated Time: 1–2 months
Key Topics:
• SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
• Filtering, sorting, aggregations
• JOINS: INNER, LEFT, RIGHT
• GROUP BY, HAVING
• Subqueries, Views, Transactions
• Normalization, indexing, keys
Python
Your primary programming language as a data analyst.
Estimated Time: 1–2 months
Key Topics:
• Basics: Variables, loops, functions
• Data Structures: Lists, sets, dictionaries
• File I/O: CSV, JSON
• Pandas & NumPy: Data analysis
• Visualization: Matplotlib, Seaborn
• OOP & modules (intermediate)
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Version Control (Git)
Collaborate and track code changes effectively.
Estimated Time: 1–2 weeks
Key Topics:
• Git Basics: init, clone, commit
• Branching & Merging
• GitHub: Pull requests, forks, code review
Data Collection & Preparation
Clean, merge, and prep your data like a pro.
Estimated Time: 1–2 months
Key Topics:
• Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, BeautifulSoup, Scrapy
• Importing: CSV, Excel, JSON, APIs
• Data Cleaning: Missing values, outliers
• Data Transformation: Types, parsing, formatting
• Data Integration: Merge, join multiple sources
Data Visualization
Communicate insights through impactful visuals.
Estimated Time: 1–2 months
Key Topics:
• Libraries: Matplotlib, Seaborn
• Tools: Power BI or Tableau
• Charts: Line, bar, heatmap, histogram
• Dashboards: Interactive and dynamic
• Data Storytelling: Narratives from insights
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Machine Learning (Optional)
Go beyond analysis and build predictive models.
Estimated Time: 1–2 months
Key Topics:
• Libraries: Scikit-learn
• Supervised Learning: Regression, classification
• Unsupervised: Clustering, dimensionality reduction
• Evaluation: Confusion matrix, ROC, F1
Big Data (Optional)
Handle massive datasets with modern tools.
Estimated Time: 1–2 months
Key Topics:
• Frameworks: Hadoop, Spark
• Storage: HDFS, NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Processing: MapReduce, Spark Streaming
• Ingestion: Kafka, Flume
Final Words from Bobby
Becoming a data analyst is a journey, not a sprint. Stay
curious. Keep experimenting. Build projects. Ask
questions. And remember:
“Every expert was once a beginner.” — Bobby
Let’s grow together: LearnWithBobby.com
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