I want to go into data analytics and have solid foundational knowledge of Python. However, I’ve learned from many that the process requires you to first learn Excel and SQL first before learning the python library. Do I really need Excel first before learning numpy and pandas? I know a little excel so I’m not new to it. I just want to know if I moving with python library first before going back to excel will limit my process in any way. Advice please.

I have basic knowledge of Excel and good knowledge of Python already. I’m only lacking in my knowledge of SQL.