Think Like a Data Analyst: SQL, Excel & AI Business Cases

AI can now write SQL queries, build Excel formulas and generate Python code in seconds. What it cannot do is decide which question matters, break a messy problem into smaller parts, or defend a recommendation.

This course trains that skill. You will work through four business simulations. Each one starts with a realistic business problem, and each one has three short videos, so you can complete a simulation in a single sitting.

In every simulation, you will:

- Break down the problem into clear questions

- Decide which data and metrics to analyze

- Use SQL, Excel, Python and AI as tools to get your answer

- Justify your results and recommendation

You will get the most from this course if you pause before each solution and try the problem yourself first. Even if your answer is wrong, comparing your reasoning with ours is where the learning happens.

This course is for aspiring data analysts, beginners and career changers who know the basics of SQL or Excel and want to practice applying them to real business situations. It is also a good fit if you are preparing for data analyst interviews.

We're NextAnalyst, an academy that trains people to think like data analysts. Start the first simulation and see how you approach it.