 How long does it actually take to become a data analyst? To give you some context, I mentioned over 100 people trying to become a data analyst. I did that over a two year span. I've seen people land a job as quickly as three months all the way up to taking over a year. So how long does it actually take starting from scratch? On average, I see it taking about eight months total from the very beginning. That's when they first start learning the skills all the way up to actually landing a job. Now that's kind of been the average for the past several years, but it definitely depends on the job market and how hiring is going at that time. For most people it's taking about three to four months to really learn the skills well. Then it takes about a few weeks to a month to actually build a portfolio, build a resume, and then you have to actually apply for jobs. And that typically takes the longest because you have to work with recruiters and go through interviews and then actually land a job. Now eight months may sound like a long time, but you're building skills and a career that you're gonna be using for the rest of your life.