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Data Analytics for Beginners: Hands-On with Excel & SQL
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Data Analytics for Beginners: Hands-On with Excel & SQL

Learn Data Analytics from Scratch with Hands-On Excel & SQL Exercises
Created byYotta Academy
Last updated 7/2026
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What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of Data Analytics and the role of data in business decision-making.
  • Use Microsoft Excel to organize, clean, filter, and analyze datasets effectively.
  • Write SQL queries to retrieve, filter, sort, group, and summarize data from databases.
  • Apply Excel and SQL skills to analyze data and solve basic real-world business problems.

Course content

5 sections21 lectures1h 20m total length
  • What is Data Analytics & Why It Matters4:44
  • Types of Analytics (Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive)4:25
  • Real-Life Examples (Business, Apps)4:18
  • Tools Used in Data Analytics (Excel, SQL, Power BI, AI)3:45
  • Introduction to Data Analytics

Requirements

  • No prior experience in Data Analytics, Excel, SQL, or Power BI is required.
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with using a Windows PC or Mac.

Description

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.

Data Analytics is one of the most valuable skills in today's data-driven world. Whether you're a student, a working professional, or someone curious about data analytics, this beginner-friendly course will help you build a solid foundation using two of the most essential tools in the industry: Microsoft Excel and SQL.

This short, hands-on course is designed as an introduction to Data Analytics. You'll learn the fundamentals of working with data, organizing and analyzing datasets in Excel, and querying data using SQL. Every concept is explained step by step with practical demonstrations, making it easy to follow even if you have no prior experience.

Throughout the course, you'll gain practical experience with:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of Data Analytics

  • Working with datasets in Microsoft Excel

  • Performing data cleaning and basic analysis

  • Using formulas and functions to analyze data

  • Writing SQL queries to retrieve and filter data

  • Sorting, grouping, and summarizing data with SQL

  • Applying analytical thinking to solve simple business problems

By the end of this course, you'll have a strong understanding of the basics of Data Analytics and the confidence to work with data using Excel and SQL. You'll also be well prepared to continue your learning with more advanced topics such as Power BI, AI-powered analytics, dashboards, and real-world analytics projects.

This course serves as the perfect starting point for anyone looking to begin a career in Data Analytics or strengthen their analytical skills through practical, hands-on learning.

Who this course is for:

  • Complete beginners who want to learn Data Analytics from scratch using Excel, SQL, Power BI, and AI.
  • Students and fresh graduates preparing for internships or entry-level Data Analyst roles.
  • Working professionals who want to upskill, switch careers, or make data-driven business decisions.
  • Business owners, managers, and anyone interested in analyzing data and creating interactive dashboards without prior experience.