Free Learning Resources
📚 Free Learning Resources
Everything you need to learn data analytics — curated, structured, and completely free. No signups, no paywalls. Just the best resources we know of.
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🗄️ SQL
The most important skill. Start here.
- DataCareerPath SQL Guide — free learning path + command reference
- SQLZoo — interactive exercises, browser-based
- Mode Analytics SQL Tutorial — analyst-focused, excellent quality
- LeetCode Database — interview-style SQL practice
🐍 Python
The tool that automates everything and handles what SQL can't.
- DataCareerPath Python Guide — free learning path + Pandas reference
- Kaggle Python Course — free, interactive, beginner-friendly
- Real Python — practical tutorials for every level
- Corey Schafer on YouTube — best free Python video tutorials
📊 Power BI
The standard BI tool in European and enterprise companies.
- DataCareerPath Power BI Guide — free learning path + DAX reference
- Guy in a Cube (YouTube) — best free Power BI channel
- Microsoft Learn — Power BI — official free training
- SQLBI.com — deepest DAX resource available
📈 Excel
Still used in 87% of analyst roles. Don't ignore it.
- DataCareerPath Excel Guide — free learning path + formula reference
- ExcelIsFun (YouTube) — huge free library of Excel tutorials
- Chandoo.org — practical business-focused Excel tutorials
📐 Statistics
The analytical thinking behind the tools.
- DataCareerPath Statistics Guide — free reference + interview answers
- StatQuest (YouTube) — the best statistics channel on YouTube
- Seeing Theory — visual, interactive statistics
- Khan Academy Statistics — free, structured from basics
💼 Career
Skills, interviews, salary, and getting hired.
- DataCareerPath Career Guide — timeline, portfolio, resume tips
- LinkedIn Jobs — filter by “Data Analyst” and your city
- Glassdoor — salary benchmarking and company reviews
- Kaggle Datasets — real datasets for portfolio projects
Practice Datasets (Free)
| Dataset | Source | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| AdventureWorks Sales Data | Microsoft | SQL, Power BI, sales analytics |
| COVID-19 Data | Our World in Data | Time series, Python, public health |
| E-commerce transactions | Kaggle | RFM analysis, customer segmentation |
| Global Superstore | Tableau Public | Power BI / Tableau, retail analytics |
| Stack Overflow Developer Survey | Stack Overflow | Python, survey analysis, visualisation |
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