Do I need programming experience to start this path?

Nope. The path starts with coding fundamentals and builds your Python, command-line, Git, and SQL skills before moving into data analysis tools and projects.

What data analysis tools will I learn?

You'll use Python, SQL, Pandas, Polars, and Power BI to collect, clean, query, analyze, and visualize data. You'll also practice supporting skills like Git, Linux, web scraping, and working with APIs.

Will I build a data analyst portfolio?

Yes. The path includes guided projects and a capstone where you'll apply your skills to practical problems and produce work you can discuss in interviews.

Data Analyst Learning Path

Courses that teach you real data analytics skills in Python, SQL, Pandas, Power BI and more.

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Data Analyst Course Curriculum

Packed with 12 courses and 5 projects this path takes most beginners about 8 months to complete

Become a data analyst by writing code and understanding the systems behind your analysis, not just clicking around demo dashboards. In this rigorous learning path you'll build a strong foundation in Python, SQL, Pandas, and Git, then learn to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize real data with industry-standard tools like Pandas and Power BI.

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Course

1. Learn Python for Beginners

Ch 1. Introduction Ch 2. Variables Ch 3. Functions Ch 4. Scope Ch 5. Testing and Debugging Ch 6. Computing Ch 7. Comparisons Ch 8. Loops Ch 9. Lists Ch 10. Dictionaries Ch 11. Sets Ch 12. Errors Ch 13. Type Hints Ch 14. Practice Ch 15. Quiz

Enter Course

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2. Learn Linux

Ch 1. The Command Line Ch 2. Filesystems Ch 3. Programs Ch 4. Input/Output Ch 5. Local CLI Ch 6. Permissions Ch 7. Editors and Packages

Enter Course

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Guided Project

3. Build a BookBot

Ch 1. Setup Ch 2. Data Analysis Ch 3. Report

Enter Guided Project

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4. Learn Git

Ch 1. Setup Ch 2. Repositories Ch 3. Internals Ch 4. Config Ch 5. Branching Ch 6. Merge Ch 7. Rebase Ch 8. Reset Ch 9. Remote Ch 10. GitHub Ch 11. Gitignore

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5. Learn SQL

Ch 1. Introduction Ch 2. Tables Ch 3. Constraints Ch 4. CRUD Ch 5. Basic Queries Ch 6. Structuring Ch 7. Aggregations Ch 8. Subqueries Ch 9. Normalization Ch 10. Joins Ch 11. Performance

Enter Course

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6. Learn Object Oriented Programming

Ch 1. Clean Code Ch 2. Classes Ch 3. Encapsulation Ch 4. Abstraction Ch 5. Inheritance Ch 6. Polymorphism

Enter Course

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Guided Project

7. Build Asteroids

Ch 1. Pygame Ch 2. Gameloop Ch 3. Player Ch 4. Asteroids

Enter Guided Project

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8. Learn Functional Programming

Ch 1. Functional Programming Ch 2. First-Class Functions Ch 3. Pure Functions Ch 4. Recursion Ch 5. Function Transformations Ch 6. Closures Ch 7. Currying Ch 8. Decorators Ch 9. Sum Types

Enter Course

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Guided Project

9. Build an AI Agent

Ch 1. LLMs Ch 2. Functions Ch 3. Function Calling Ch 4. Agents

Enter Guided Project

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10. Learn HTTP Clients

Ch 1. Why HTTP? Ch 2. DNS Ch 3. URIs Ch 4. Async Ch 5. Headers Ch 6. JSON Ch 7. Methods Ch 8. Paths Ch 9. HTTPS

Enter Course

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Guided Project

11. Build a Web Scraper

Ch 1. Setup Ch 2. Crawling Ch 3. Concurrency Ch 4. Reporting

Enter Guided Project

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12. Learn Pandas

Ch 1. Data Manipulation Ch 2. Data Formats Ch 3. Pandas Ch 4. Filtering and Sorting Ch 5. Data Cleaning Ch 6. Merging Ch 7. Aggregation and Modeling Ch 8. Events and Cohorts Ch 9. Polars

Enter Course

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13. Learn Power BI

Ch 1. Data Sources Ch 2. Basic Charts Ch 3. Color Ch 4. Data Preparation Ch 5. Data Modeling Ch 6. DAX Ch 7. More Charts Ch 8. Dashboards Ch 9. Collaboration

Enter Course

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14. Learn Retrieval Augmented Generation

Ch 1. Preprocessing Ch 2. TF-IDF Ch 3. Keyword Search Ch 4. Semantic Search Ch 5. Chunking Ch 6. Hybrid Search Ch 7. LLMs Ch 8. Reranking Ch 9. Evaluation Ch 10. Augmented Generation Ch 11. Agentic Ch 12. Multimodal

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15. Learn AI Coding

Ch 1. Agent Harness Ch 2. Models and Providers Ch 3. Tools Ch 4. Prompting Ch 5. Agents Ch 6. Context Ch 7. Rules Ch 8. Feedback Loops Ch 9. Skills Ch 10. MCP Ch 11. Computer Use Ch 12. Plugins Ch 13. Best Practices

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Portfolio Project

16. Capstone Project

This capstone project should be your resume's pièce de résistance. You're allowed to use any languages or frameworks you want, but you must build it yourself, and it should be remarkable, memorable even. The purpose of this project is two-fold: a chance to put your skills into practice but also to give your resume something that stands out and gets you noticed.

Enter Portfolio Project

Last updated: Aug 2026

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17. Learn How to Find a Programming Job

Ch 1. Strategy Ch 2. Projects Ch 3. GitHub Profile Ch 4. Resume Ch 5. LinkedIn Profile Ch 6. Applying Ch 7. Networking Ch 8. Interviewing Ch 9. Relocation

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I went into this knowing very little and have come out which a very good basic understanding of Python. This course does an excellent job of walking you through the basics step by step while also providing the necessary tools to break through plateaus. Highly recommend 10/10

(5/5)

Elijah Worch

United States

Learn Python for Beginners

Honestly, spent like almost the entirety of my last school year in high school learning python in class, and this course was able to cover all of what I learned! And things that the teacher didn't explain properly like functions etc. , now I understand them way better!

(4/5)

Attila Nagy

Hungary

Learn Python for Beginners

This course is fantastic for beginners that are just learning about programming language. It provides a great mix of learning materials that are easy to follow along with challenges that require the application of the lesson without necessarily giving you the answer.

(5/5)

Taylor B

United States

Learn Python for Beginners

went from zero knowledge to writing complex codes (and also simple codes) useful to understand how Python 3 works and "thinks"

(5/5)

Tommaso Merolla

Italy

Learn Python for Beginners

The course is pretty straightforward , and as an experienced programmer , I value the simplicity of the content and gamification of the tasks to fixate on what's being taught.

(5/5)

Lucas Beneti

Brazil

Learn Python for Beginners

Great course on starting SQL, very complete and gives you great tools to start actually working with databases

(5/5)

Carlos M. Silva

Aveiro, Portugal

Learn SQL

Superb coverage of SQL

(5/5)

Sadaraine

United States

Learn SQL

this course got me back into programming and helped me with university

(5/5)

Valentina Huar López

Argentina

Learn Python for Beginners

Great to focus on classic database concepts

(4/5)

Esir Carsios

United States

Learn SQL

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Data Analyst Learning Path

Courses that teach you real data analytics skills in Python, SQL, Pandas, Power BI and more.

Data Analyst Course Curriculum

Packed with 12 courses and 5 projects this path takes most beginners about 8 months to complete

1. Learn Python for Beginners

2. Learn Linux

3. Build a BookBot

4. Learn Git

5. Learn SQL

6. Learn Object Oriented Programming

7. Build Asteroids

8. Learn Functional Programming

9. Build an AI Agent

10. Learn HTTP Clients

11. Build a Web Scraper

12. Learn Pandas

13. Learn Power BI

14. Learn Retrieval Augmented Generation

15. Learn AI Coding

16. Capstone Project

17. Learn How to Find a Programming Job

Mediocrity doesn't cut it anymore

The only way to become a great developer is to write a lot of code

Join 1,408,125 students learning to code

Connect directly with them and others in our flourishing online community

I went into this knowing very little and have come out which a very good basic understanding of Python. This course does an excellent job of walking you through the basics step by step while also providing the necessary tools to break through plateaus. Highly recommend 10/10

Honestly, spent like almost the entirety of my last school year in high school learning python in class, and this course was able to cover all of what I learned! And things that the teacher didn't explain properly like functions etc. , now I understand them way better!

This course is fantastic for beginners that are just learning about programming language. It provides a great mix of learning materials that are easy to follow along with challenges that require the application of the lesson without necessarily giving you the answer.

went from zero knowledge to writing complex codes (and also simple codes) useful to understand how Python 3 works and "thinks"

The course is pretty straightforward , and as an experienced programmer , I value the simplicity of the content and gamification of the tasks to fixate on what's being taught.

Great course on starting SQL, very complete and gives you great tools to start actually working with databases

Superb coverage of SQL

this course got me back into programming and helped me with university

Great to focus on classic database concepts

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