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Career Change → Data Analyst

Two paths for working adults pivoting into data analytics: a 12-month self-study/certificate route you can do evenings and weekends, or a Master's in Data Analytics for a stronger credential.

Target

Data Analyst

Duration

12 mo – 2 yrs

Difficulty

Intermediate

Paths

2 options

Learn on evenings and weekends while keeping your day job. Built around Google/IBM certificates and portfolio projects. Data analyst is one of the most accessible pivots — many employers value skills over degrees for this role.

12 months (part-time)10 milestones
Stage 1

Foundations

Core tools while you keep your day job

0 of 4 milestones0%

skill

Excel / Google Sheets Mastery

skill

SQL Fundamentals

skill

Python for Data

skill

Statistics Essentials

Stage 2

Analysis Skills

SQL, visualization, and storytelling

0 of 3 milestones0%

skill

Tableau or Power BI

skill

Data Storytelling

project

Real-World Analysis Project

Stage 3

Portfolio & Pivot

Projects, certs, and job search

0 of 3 milestones0%

certification

Google Data Analytics Certificate

checkpoint

Portfolio & Resume Pivot

experience

Data Analyst Role

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