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://codebasics.io/resources/data-...

Is a Data Analyst a Good Career in 2026? -    • Is Data Analyst a Good Career in 2026?  

Data Analyst Suitability Test: https://codebasics.io/survey/how-much...

Notion Study Tracker - https://storm-margin-1aa.notion.site/...


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Reports Referred:

World Economic Forum Report: https://www.weforum.org/publications/...

US Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growi...

LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2025:   / linkedin-jobs-rise-2025-25-fastest-growing...  

MIT Report: https://fortune.com/2025/08/18/mit-re...

MIT Report 2: https://www.csail.mit.edu/news/rethin...

⭐️ 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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