# Data Analyst question career

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**Created:** [May 9, 2021, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.codewithmosh.com/t/data-analyst-question-career/4797 "2021-05-09T20:20:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![david\_ortiz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/71e660/32.png) [@david\_ortiz](https://forum.codewithmosh.com/u/david_ortiz)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2021, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.codewithmosh.com/t/data-analyst-question-career/4797/1 "2021-05-09T20:20:46Z")

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To become a Data Analyst I see on LinkedIn that they required SQL, Python, R. plus some visualization tools.  
Can I became a Data Analyst using SQL? or Do I need to learn Python?

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**Author:** ![William](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b19c9b/32.png) [@William](https://forum.codewithmosh.com/u/William)\
**Post date:** [May 10, 2021, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.codewithmosh.com/t/data-analyst-question-career/4797/2 "2021-05-10T11:43:24Z")

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SQL is a language for access a database.  
Python and R are programming languages.

I am not a data analyst but assume you need both SQL and Python.  
Like in web development you need Javascript or PHP for the main programme but SQL or other database language for accessing a database.

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**Author:** ![david\_ortiz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/71e660/32.png) [@david\_ortiz](https://forum.codewithmosh.com/u/david_ortiz)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.codewithmosh.com/t/data-analyst-question-career/4797/3 "2021-05-11T20:42:31Z")

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thank you so much friend, have a great day

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**Author:** ![roxcntrum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7feea3/32.png) [@roxcntrum](https://forum.codewithmosh.com/u/roxcntrum)\
**Post date:** [March 18, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.codewithmosh.com/t/data-analyst-question-career/4797/4 "2024-03-18T14:41:30Z")

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Hey! I know it’s been a very long time but i want to say, SQL is a great start for data analysis, but learning Python can definitely expand your opportunities. It’s used for more advanced analysis and machine-learning tasks. So, while SQL is essential, adding Python to your skill set can open up more doors in the field.By the way, are there any surgical technicians? I checked the [Benefits and drawbacks of Online Surgical Technician Training Programs](https://www.vocationaltraininghq.com/online-surgical-tech-training-programs/), and I really want to become one. Any tips for a learning beginner? Thanks!