Phase 1: First 6 Months — Build Strong Foundations
- Master Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, dashboards).
- Understand key business metrics (Revenue, Margin, CAC, LTV, Churn).
- Practice structured business problem solving weekly.
- Start small, but start immediately.
Phase 2: 6–12 Months — Move Beyond Basics
- Learn SQL to work directly with raw datasets.
- Build dashboards and reporting systems.
- Gain internships or real-world project exposure.
- Develop a measurable portfolio — results over resume.
Phase 3: 1–2 Years — Strategic Growth & Acceleration
- Learn Python for analytics and automation.
- Understand AI fundamentals and business applications.
- Automate workflows to improve operational efficiency.
- Work on strategic cross-functional projects.
Career Compounding Strategy
Skills compound when applied consistently. A portfolio demonstrating real impact speaks louder than certifications alone. This roadmap ensures progressive capability building aligned with modern analytics and AI-driven business environments.