LEVEL 1
Fundamental Business Knowledge
To create this business analytics roadmap, I replicated the curriculum of expensive boot camps ($10,000+) and bundled together a bunch of affordable online courses. I also based it on the top skills from actual job listings.
Business Analytics Specialization
Top-rated course for beginners, by Wharton, ranked as the 3rd best business school in the world. Certificate included.
Business Statistics and Analysis
Learn directly from a top university with a 9% acceptance rate—no experience required. Certificate included.
Level 2
Learn Business Analytics with Excel
Excel For Business Specialization
I highly recommend this program. After this, you’ll know more about Excel than you could’ve ever imagined.
Business Analytics with Excel
Another shorter option is this 23-hour course by John Hopkins University to boost your Excel knowledge fast.
Level 3
Learn SQL
Structured Query Language is an essential skill for many business analysts roles and is highly in-demand.
SQL from A to Z (Recommended)
The most popular SQL course from the #1 rated SQL learning platform. This course will bring a complete beginner to advanced FAST.
SQL Reporting Learning Track
Learn how to uncover data-based insights with SQL reporting. Write SQL queries for real-world business situations. 3 Courses. 20 hours total.
Level 4
Learn a Data Visualization Tool
Both Tableau and Power BI popular visualization tools. Pick the one you prefer, they are both in-demand skills.
Tableau BI Analyst Certificate
This extremely comprehensive course teaches beginners how to use Tableau to clean, analyze, and visualize data.
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
The best course for learning Power BI for data or business analysts.