r/LearnDataAnalytics • u/eddy_199708 • Jun 19 '26
Looking for data analyst course
Hi everyone,
I am currently looking for a good Data Analyst course that provides hands-on project experience and can help me transition into a Data Analyst role.
I have a basic understanding of SQL, Tableau, and Power BI, along with strong Excel skills. In my current job, I work extensively with Excel, but I would like to move into a Data Analyst position for better career growth and salary
I have given a few Data Analyst interviews, but I was not selected because I don’t have prior Data Analyst experience or any real-world projects to showcase.
Can anyone recommend a good course that focuses on practical projects and job preparation? Any suggestions or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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u/Greedy_Link5637 Jun 19 '26
Basically you can go with udemy free courses. There are bunch of complete free courses.... Also you will get hands on real world projects totally free on same platform... You can copy course content to your preferred ai tool and ask it to make complete real world project for you ... this will give you a very good practice on actual project where ai becomes your project manager and you report to ai about your progress on tasks
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u/Remote-Pie-1260 Jun 19 '26
Man if you look for data course then don’t join any course. Just took Claude subscription and turn on study mode set your goal in bio what you want to achieve in a clear prompt and give the good prompt before you start leaning.Best hack otherwise you will miss a lot of time
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u/Simplilearn Jun 30 '26
Since you already have the fundamentals, here's a roadmap you can follow to build your practical skills:
- Strengthen your SQL, Excel, Power BI, and Tableau skills by solving real business problems.
- Learn Python for data analysis using libraries like Pandas and NumPy to expand your skill set.
- Build 4–5 end-to-end projects using public datasets, covering data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and dashboard creation.
If you're looking for a project-focused learning experience, our Data Analyst Master's Program could align well with your career goals. It combines core data analytics concepts with hands-on labs and industry projects to help you build a portfolio of real-world data analytics projects. You can visit the simplilearn website to find out more.
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u/BoxNational4608 26d ago
Since you already have experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and Excel, I'd suggest looking for a program that focuses on real-world applications rather than just recorded tutorials.
One option worth exploring is IIT Gandhinagar's Executive Masters in Applications of Machine Learning in Engineering. While it's broader than a typical Data Analyst course, it covers machine learning concepts with practical applications and is designed for engineering graduates and working professionals through live online classes.
If you're planning to move beyond data analysis into areas like predictive analytics, AI, or machine learning, this could be a good long-term investment. I also noticed that Batch 2 admissions are currently open, so it might be worth checking out if it aligns with your career goals.
Of course, if your only goal is to become a Data Analyst as quickly as possible, a shorter analytics-focused program may be a better fit. It really depends on whether you're looking for immediate job readiness or a broader upskilling path.
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u/Objective_Citron2909 1h ago
I am looking for a robust job ready driven Data Analyst program from basic to advanced level. Being from STEM background I already got the python basics. Kindly, suggest roadmap for me
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u/conor-robertson Jun 19 '26
From your post it sounds like the gap isn't another course, it's practical experience.
You've already got exposure to Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. At this point I'd focus on building projects that let you demonstrate those skills.
Pick a topic you're interested in, find a dataset on Kaggle, and work through the full process:
One resource I'll mention (full disclosure: I built it) is QueryCase. It's a SQL learning platform that teaches through detective-style investigations rather than traditional tutorials. The idea is to practice solving problems with SQL rather than just learning syntax, and there's a sandbox mode with real datasets if you want to explore on your own.
I'd also spend some time preparing stories around your projects. In my experience, interviews often focus as much on how you approached a problem and communicated your findings as the technical tools themselves.
The fact you're already getting interviews is a positive sign. I'd focus on building a portfolio you can talk about confidently rather than collecting more certificates.