Data Analyst Roadmap 2026 | How I'd learn Data Analytics in 2026
One career role that has been the entry gate for many to enter the Data & AI field is "Data Analyst". In this video, we will look at the complete roadmap to learn skills required for the Data Analyst role in 2026 using free learning resources, a week-by-week study plan and checklists. This video also shows how I'd learn Data Analytics if I had to start over.
Roadmap with Weekly Study Plan & Free Resources - https://resources.codebasics.io/h7pceX
Is a Data Analyst a Good Career in 2026? - https://youtu.be/NWsU7lRAGr8
Data Analyst Suitability Test: https://resources.codebasics.io/mrDUBr
Notion Study Tracker - https://storm-margin-1aa.notio....n.site/codebasics-da
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Industry experts featured here:
Nate Moran : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanmoran/
Raghavan P : https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghavan-rp/
Ronaldo Anzanello : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ro....naldo-anzanello-b075
Peeyush Garg : https://www.linkedin.com/in/peeyush-garg-7a76133a/
Reports Referred:
World Economic Forum Report: https://www.weforum.org/public....ations/the-future-of
US Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm
LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2025: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse..../linkedin-jobs-rise-
MIT Report: https://fortune.com/2025/08/18..../mit-report-95-perce
MIT Report 2: https://www.csail.mit.edu/news..../rethinking-ais-impa
⭐️ Timestamps ⭐️
0:00 Intro
2:00 Current Job Market & Salaries
3:51 Suitability Test & Overview of the Roadmap
5:46 Data Analyst Categories
14:31 Conversation with Experts
18:45 Evolution of DA Role & Becoming Market Fit
22:55 Importance of Communication Skills
24:36 Data Analyst Skills Matrix
26:48 Foundation of Your DA Preparation
33:05 Excel & Business Math / Stats
35:01 Importance of LinkedIn & Assignments
38:38 BI Tools (Power BI / Tableau)
43:37 Networking
44:44 Domain Knowledge
48:33 SQL, Resume & Portfolio
52:34 Data Engineering Basics & Stakeholder Management
55:05 Python, Pandas & AI Generalist
57:33 Leveraging Domain Knowledge & Problem Solving
59:19 Automations & Collaborations
1:00:14 Interview Prep, Practice & Supplementary Learning
1:04:02 Tips & Final Thoughts
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