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How to Use AI to Learn Data Analysis and Visualisation
Use AI as your personal tutor to learn Excel, Python, and SQL, then build dashboards for employers.
9 min read26 February 2026
Excel
Python
SQL
data visualisation
dashboards
career skills
Learn Excel functions, pivot tables, and formulas with AI explaining each concept
Master SQL for querying databases through interactive AI tutoring
Write Python scripts for data cleaning and analysis with AI reviewing your code
Create professional dashboards and charts that impress hiring managers
Why This Matters
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How to Do It
1
Start with Excel Fundamentals
Ask AI to explain VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, pivot tables, and statistical functions. Request example datasets relevant to your industry, then practise transforming raw data into summaries.
2
Learn SQL Basics
Progress to SELECT statements, WHERE clauses, and JOIN operations. Use AI to explain SQL logic and review your queries on sample datasets.
3
Write Your First Python Script
Learn pandas and matplotlib for importing, cleaning, and visualising data. Ask AI to explain each line and suggest improvements.
4
Create Professional Visualisations
Build charts, heatmaps, and dashboards using Tableau or Power BI. Use AI to advise on which chart type suits different data stories.
5
Build a Portfolio Project
Find a public dataset relevant to your industry. Apply Excel, SQL, and Python to analyse it, visualise findings, and document insights.
Prompts to Try
Learning Plan
Create a [weeks]-week learning plan for data analysis. I want to learn [Excel/SQL/Python] from zero. I work in [industry]. Include weekly concepts, datasets, and mini-projects.
Code Review
I've written this Python script: [paste code]. Review for errors, explain each section, suggest more efficient approaches, and recommend best practices.
Visualisation Choice
I have data showing [describe dataset]. What chart type would best tell this story? Why? How would I build this in [Excel/Python/Tableau]?
Common Mistakes
Tools That Work for This
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. Start with Excel, not Python. AI can explain concepts at your pace and answer questions repeatedly. Most people learn faster with AI tutoring than traditional courses.
2-3 months with 5-7 hours weekly. You'll be employable (Excel, SQL basics, simple dashboards) in this timeframe. Start applying once you've completed a portfolio project.
Next Steps
["Ask AI to create a 12-week learning plan for your industry and goals","Download a free Kaggle dataset and spend 2 hours this week practising Excel pivot tables","Set up Google Sheets and build your first IF formula guided by AI"]