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Data Analyst

Transform raw data into actionable insights. Learn spreadsheets, SQL, and Python to analyze data and drive business decisions. High demand across every industry.

6 courses58+ hours~20 weeksVerified certificate

Courses are free • $66.67 for the full pathway

What's Included

  • 6 courses, free to open
  • Capstone project
  • Verified certificate
  • Progress tracking
Career outcome

Where it leads

Become a Data Analyst capable of extracting insights from complex datasets using SQL, Python, and spreadsheets.

Skills

Skills you'll gain

SQLPythonExcel/SheetsData VisualizationStatistical Analysispandas
Curriculum

Courses, then a capstone

  1. 1

    Spreadsheets Fundamentals

    Learn the essentials of working with spreadsheets: sorting, filtering, formatting, summaries, and basic formulas.

    Free to open
    6 hours5 modules
  2. 2

    Spreadsheets for Analysis

    Clean messy data, validate values, create formula summaries, analyze trends, and format professional reports.

    Free to open
    8 hours5 modules
  3. 3

    SQL Fundamentals

    Learn the basics of SQL to query databases. Perfect for beginners with no prior experience.

    Free to open
    10 hours4 modules
  4. 4

    SQL for Analysis

    Master JOINs, subqueries, and window functions for data analysis. Build on your SQL fundamentals.

    Free to open
    12 hours5 modules
  5. 5

    Python Fundamentals

    Learn Python from scratch. Perfect for complete beginners with no programming experience.

    Free to open
    10 hours5 modules
  6. 6

    Python for Data Analysis

    Learn to analyze and transform data with Python. Build on fundamentals to work with real data.

    Free to open
    12 hours5 modules

  7. Capstone Project

    Locked

    Analyze a real-world dataset using SQL, Python, and spreadsheets. Create visualizations and a written report with actionable insights.

    ~20 hoursReviewed by mentor

    Complete all required courses to unlock

  8. Pathway Certificate

    Complete all required courses and the capstone project to earn your verified certificate. Share it on LinkedIn and add it to your portfolio.

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Questions

Before you enroll

Are the courses really free?
Every course in this pathway is free to open and learn with a free account. Enrolling in the pathway is a one-time payment: it adds the structured path, progress tracking, the capstone project and the verified pathway certificate.
How long do I have access?
Once enrolled, you have lifetime access to the pathway content. Take as long as you need to complete the courses and capstone project.
What if I can't afford the pathway?
Learners in Haiti get the EdLight Haiti Scholarship, 85% off the list price, applied automatically, and many other countries get regional pricing. You always see the list price, your discount and what you pay before checkout. If you still need assistance, contact us.
Is the certificate recognized by employers?
Our certificates are verifiable online and demonstrate practical skills. Many employers value skill-based credentials, especially when paired with capstone projects that showcase real work.