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The document outlines a comprehensive 100-day training program for aspiring data analysts, divided into three phases: Foundations, Intermediate Skills, and Advanced Techniques. Each phase includes specific topics and skills to be mastered, such as data analysis tools, SQL, Python, machine learning, and data visualization. The program culminates in a final project that integrates all learned skills and emphasizes portfolio building.

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The document outlines a comprehensive 100-day training program for aspiring data analysts, divided into three phases: Foundations, Intermediate Skills, and Advanced Techniques. Each phase includes specific topics and skills to be mastered, such as data analysis tools, SQL, Python, machine learning, and data visualization. The program culminates in a final project that integrates all learned skills and emphasizes portfolio building.

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Phase 1: Foundations (Days 1-30)

Focus on developing a solid understanding of the core concepts and skills needed for a data
analyst role.

Days 1-5: Introduction to Data Analysis & Tools

●​ What is Data Analysis? Learn the basic concepts: data types, datasets, data wrangling,
visualization, and statistics.
●​ Tools Overview:
○​ Install Python, Jupyter Notebook, and RStudio.
○​ Set up Google Sheets or Excel for quick data handling.
○​ Install SQL on your local machine or use free cloud platforms like SQL Fiddle.

Days 6-10: Excel or Google Sheets

●​ Master basic Excel/Google Sheets functionalities:


○​ Formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP, SUMIF).
○​ Data cleaning (sorting, filtering, removing duplicates).
○​ Basic charts and graphs (e.g., line, bar, pie, scatter).
○​ Pivot tables.

Days 11-15: Introduction to Statistics

●​ Understand key statistical concepts: mean, median, mode, variance, standard deviation,
and percentiles.
●​ Basic hypothesis testing: t-tests, chi-square tests.
●​ Learn about sampling and distributions (normal, binomial, etc.).
●​ Use Excel/Google Sheets for basic statistical calculations.

Days 16-20: SQL Basics

●​ Learn basic SQL commands (SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, LIMIT).


●​ Understand how to filter and sort data.
●​ Introduction to JOINs: INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN.
●​ Aggregate functions (COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX).

Days 21-25: Python for Data Analysis - Part 1

●​ Install and set up Python and relevant libraries: NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn.
●​ Basics of Python: variables, data types, control structures.
●​ Introduction to Jupyter Notebooks.
●​ Learn Pandas for data manipulation (Series, DataFrames).
●​ Basic data wrangling (cleaning, transforming data).
Days 26-30: Data Visualization with Python

●​ Learn to create simple visualizations using Matplotlib and Seaborn: line, bar, histogram,
and scatter plots.
●​ Understand the importance of good visualization: color palettes, axis labeling, etc.
●​ Introduction to advanced plots (boxplot, heatmaps, pair plots).

Phase 2: Intermediate Skills (Days 31-60)

Now you’ll expand your knowledge by learning more advanced tools and techniques.

Days 31-35: Intermediate SQL

●​ Advanced SQL concepts: GROUP BY, HAVING, subqueries, and nested SELECTs.
●​ Data aggregation and window functions (e.g., ROW_NUMBER(), RANK(), LEAD() /
LAG() DENSE_RANK()), SUM_OVER() etc.
●​ Working with large datasets and performance optimization (INDEXING).

Days 36-40: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets

●​ Master more advanced formulas: INDEX-MATCH, INDIRECT, array formulas.


●​ Data analysis tools: Solver, Goal Seek, Data Tables.
●​ Learn advanced pivot tables and slicers.
●​ Introduction to basic macros (VBA in Excel).

Days 41-45: Python for Data Analysis - Part 2

●​ Learn how to merge, join, and concatenate datasets using Pandas.


●​ Data cleaning and preparation: handling missing data, duplicates, and outliers.
●​ Time series analysis basics (working with datetime objects).
●​ Advanced visualization: subplots, faceting, custom visualizations.

Days 46-50: Introduction to Machine Learning (ML)

●​ Learn about basic ML concepts: supervised vs unsupervised learning.


●​ Key algorithms: linear regression, logistic regression, decision trees.
●​ Use Scikit-learn library for model training, evaluation, and prediction.
●​ Basic model evaluation metrics: accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score.

Days 51-55: Data Wrangling & Feature Engineering

●​ Understand the importance of feature engineering in ML.


●​ Techniques for handling categorical data (one-hot encoding, label encoding).
●​ Data transformations (scaling, normalization).
●​ Practice handling missing data, dealing with outliers, and encoding variables.

Days 56-60: SQL for Data Analysis Projects

●​ Work on real-world SQL projects (e.g., querying databases for sales, customer data).
●​ Advanced queries and optimization.
●​ Practice SQL joins and subqueries in the context of analytical problems.

Phase 3: Advanced Techniques (Days 61-100)

This phase is where you integrate your knowledge and gain deeper insights into advanced tools
and techniques.

Days 61-65: Advanced Data Visualization

●​ Master data visualization tools: Plotly, Tableau, or Power BI.


●​ Interactive visualizations (interactive dashboards, geo-maps).
●​ Principles of effective storytelling with data.
●​ Work on building complex dashboards with multiple components.

Days 66-70: Advanced Machine Learning Techniques

●​ Explore more complex models: Random Forests, Gradient Boosting Machines


(XGBoost, LightGBM), Support Vector Machines.
●​ Hyperparameter tuning with GridSearchCV.
●​ Model evaluation: ROC curves, AUC, confusion matrix.
●​ Learn about cross-validation techniques.

Days 71-75: Introduction to Big Data Tools

●​ Learn about working with large datasets using Hadoop or Spark (PySpark).
●​ Basics of distributed computing.
●​ Learn how to read/write data to/from cloud-based platforms like AWS S3 or Google
Cloud Storage.

Days 76-80: Deep Learning Basics

●​ Understand the basics of deep learning and neural networks.


●​ Explore libraries like TensorFlow and Keras for building simple neural networks.
●​ Learn about deep learning applications in data analysis.

Days 81-85: Data Analysis in the Cloud

●​ Explore cloud computing platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.


●​ Work with cloud-based databases (e.g., BigQuery, Redshift).
●​ Learn about data pipelines and automation.

Days 86-90: Real-World Data Analysis Projects

●​ Work on a large end-to-end data analysis project.


○​ Data collection, cleaning, analysis, visualization, and reporting.
○​ Use Python, SQL, and Excel/Google Sheets for data handling.
○​ Share your work using GitHub and create a project portfolio.

Days 91-95: Advanced SQL & Data Analysis in Practice

●​ Solve real-life case studies using SQL.


●​ Work with more complex datasets and problems (e.g., financial data, marketing data,
etc.).
●​ Practice optimizing queries and designing scalable data models.

Days 96-100: Final Project & Portfolio Building

●​ Start a comprehensive final project that integrates data wrangling, analysis, and
visualization.
●​ Apply everything you’ve learned (Python, SQL, Excel, Machine Learning, Cloud, etc.).
●​ Polish your portfolio by documenting your process on GitHub, LinkedIn, or a personal
website.
●​ Focus on presenting your findings clearly and effectively.

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