Is it hard to become a marketing analyst?
The technical barrier is moderate. SQL and Google Analytics can be learned in 3–6 months of focused study. The harder part is building enough business context to interpret data usefully. Entry-level marketing analyst roles are attainable within 6–12 months of self-directed study plus a portfolio (real dashboards you built, real analyses you shipped). The path is genuinely more accessible than most quant-heavy careers.
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