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Google Data Analytics is a great starting point, but to become an expert in data analytics, you’ll need to go beyond basic tools like Excel, SQL, and Tableau-1

To become an expert in data analytics, particularly in finance, one should progress through a structured learning plan from 2025 to 2035, starting with core foundations like Google Data Analytics and SQL, moving to intermediate skills such as financial modeling and machine learning, and advancing to AI-driven analytics. Key resources include online courses and essential books that focus on applying data analytics in financial contexts. The plan emphasizes the importance of mastering tools and techniques that will future-proof skills in the evolving landscape of finance and analytics.

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Google Data Analytics is a great starting point, but to become an expert in data analytics, you’ll need to go beyond basic tools like Excel, SQL, and Tableau-1

To become an expert in data analytics, particularly in finance, one should progress through a structured learning plan from 2025 to 2035, starting with core foundations like Google Data Analytics and SQL, moving to intermediate skills such as financial modeling and machine learning, and advancing to AI-driven analytics. Key resources include online courses and essential books that focus on applying data analytics in financial contexts. The plan emphasizes the importance of mastering tools and techniques that will future-proof skills in the evolving landscape of finance and analytics.

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Google Data Analytics is a great starting point, but to become an expert in data analytics, you’ll

need to go beyond basic tools like Excel, SQL, and Tableau. Since you’re in finance, financial
data analytics & AI-driven analytics will future-proof your skills.

Structured Learning Plan (2025–2035)

1️⃣ Core Foundations (2025-2026) – Master the Fundamentals

✅ Google Data Analytics (You’re Already Doing It) – Great for SQL, spreadsheets, and basic
✅ Excel & Advanced Excel for Financial Analysis (Udemy/Coursera) – Crucial for financial data
dashboards.

✅ SQL for Data Analytics (Mode/Datacamp/Khan Academy) – You need SQL for financial
work.

✅ Python for Data Analysis (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib) – Critical for working with large
databases.

✅ Tableau or Power BI – Finance roles prefer Power BI over Tableau.


datasets.

2️⃣ Intermediate Skills (2026-2027) – Finance-Specific Analytics

✅ Financial Modeling & Valuation (Udemy/CFA-related Courses) – Important for finance roles.
✅ Machine Learning for Finance (Udemy/Coursera) – Basics of AI in financial forecasting.
✅ Risk Analytics & Fraud Detection (LinkedIn Learning/Udemy) – Helps in banking/finance
✅ Big Data Analytics (Google Cloud/AWS) – Helpful for handling large financial datasets.
jobs.

3️⃣ Advanced & AI-Driven Analytics (2028-2030)

✅ AI & Predictive Analytics in Finance (Coursera/Udemy) – AI for financial decision-making.


✅ Python for Algorithmic Trading (Udemy/EDX) – If you're interested in finance + trading.
✅ Data Science & AI in Financial Services (IBM/Coursera) – AI tools for banking & investment.
✅ Alternative Data Analysis (Satellite, Social Media Data for Finance) – Future-proof skill.
Books to Read for Long-Term Growth

📘 "Data Science for Business" – Helps understand how data analytics applies to real
📘 "Python for Data Analysis" by Wes McKinney – Essential for financial data analysis.
problems.

📘 "Financial Analytics with R" – If you ever consider R programming for finance.
📘 "The AI-First Company" – Learn how AI is transforming analytics.
📘 "Storytelling with Data" – Crucial for presenting insights effectively.
Would you like me to suggest a step-by-step learning timeline to balance this with your finance
studies?

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