 how free skills that you need to become a data analyst. What's going on everybody? My name is Alex Freberg and I want to help you become a data analyst. If that's something you're interested in, be sure to subscribe below. Let's get into it. All right, my number one choice of the skill that you absolutely need to have is SQL. I am sure by now if you're watching this video you know what SQL is, but as a data analyst use it for a lot of things.