From Excel and SQL to storytelling, here are the skills employers look for in junior data analysts, and the fastest way to build them.
Data analysts help organisations make better decisions. The good news: the core toolkit is learnable in months, not years.
The seven skills
- Excel or Google Sheets
- SQL
- Data cleaning
- Basic statistics
- Visualisation
- A little Python
- Communication
What to learn first
Start with spreadsheets and SQL: they're used everywhere and deliver quick wins. Add visualisation next, then Python as you grow.
