Career Roadmaps
Your Path to a Data Career
Complete roadmaps to land your first job as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or Data Scientist. Each guide includes everything you need: skills to learn, projects to build, and how to prepare for interviews.
All Paths Start with SQL
Regardless of which data career you choose, SQL is the foundation. Every data professional needs to query databases efficiently.
Choose Your Path
Which Role is Right for You?
| Aspect | Data Analyst | Data Engineer | Data Scientist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Focus | Analyze data, create reports | Build data pipelines | Build ML models |
| Key Skills | SQL, Excel, Visualization | Python, Spark, Cloud | ML, Statistics, Python |
| Math Required | Basic statistics | Minimal | Strong (linear algebra, calc) |
| Coding Level | Light to moderate | Heavy | Moderate to heavy |
| Best For | Business-minded, storytelling | Problem solvers, builders | Research-oriented, math lovers |
| Entry Barrier | Lowest | Medium | Highest |
Not Sure Where to Start?
Start with SQL. It's the foundation for all three careers and the easiest way to begin your data journey.