Data Analyst
Master SQL, BI tools, and business communication — the fastest path to your first data role.
- SQL & databases
- BI tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Statistics & analytics thinking
- Business dashboards
- Job interview prep
Surfalytics Data Academy
Learn data the apprenticeship way
Rock Your Data runs its learning through Surfalytics — a mentorship-driven community that takes you from zero to your first data job with real projects, mock interviews, and a proven roadmap.
Surfalytics is the data academy behind Rock Your Data — a mentorship-driven community where learning data feels more like an apprenticeship than a course catalogue.
You start with onboarding, pick a career track, and follow a proven structure: theory, real-world projects, mock interviews, and job-search prep — all in one place, supported by a community of working data professionals.
60+
Active community members
21
Offers received by members within the first year
$120k
Average employed member salary (CAD)
Your roadmap
Start with onboarding, then pick your track
Every track follows the same proven structure — and leads to a specific, in-demand data role.
Data Engineer
Build pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms — high demand, top salaries.
- Python & Git
- Cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
- ETL / ELT pipelines
- Data warehousing
- Orchestration & dbt
Analytics Engineer
Bridge analytics and engineering with dbt, the modern data stack, and transformation pipelines.
- Advanced SQL
- dbt Core & Cloud
- Data modeling (Kimball / Data Vault)
- Testing & data quality
- Modern data stack
In every track
What's included
Theory
Structured fundamentals — from SQL and modeling to cloud architecture.
Mock interviews
SQL challenges, case studies, system design, and stakeholder Q&A.
Pet projects
End-to-end projects on real datasets, deployed to the cloud.
Resume & LinkedIn
Templates, profile reviews, and recruiter-ready positioning.
What you'll gain
- Gain a competitive advantage with fundamental engineering skills
- Create a standout resume that grabs recruiters' attention
- Develop communication skills to speak the hiring manager's language
- Understand the current job market and assess your skills
- Define clear, achievable, and measurable career goals
- Know your worth and target compensation
$120k CAD — average Data Analyst salary in 2024
$80k Junior
$120k Middle
$150k Senior
$180k Staff
- The demand for data analysts is projected to grow 25% from 2020 to 2030 — much faster than the average for all occupations.
- Many data analyst roles include performance bonuses, equity, and other perks — especially at startups and tech companies — significantly increasing total compensation.
Ready to follow a full structured path?
Join the Surfalytics community and start your roadmap today.