Start Your Data Analyst Career

As an entry-level data analyst, you’ll be gleaning insights from data to answer questions and solve problems that inform business decisions. Get started on this career path with the resources below.

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Learn the basics of data analysis

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Skills you'll gain: SQL, Plotly, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Databases, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, IBM Cognos Analytics, Python Programming, Database Systems, Analytics, Database Management, Query Languages, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Web Scraping, Job Analysis

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Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, R Programming, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Tableau Software, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Statistical Visualization, Data Validation, Data Access, Spreadsheet Software

Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Analytics, Inventory and Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain Systems, Logistics Management, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Governance, Materials Management, Data Quality, Demand Planning, Inventory Management System, Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation

Data analysts collect, clean, and interpret data sets to drive better business decisions. They can work in many industries, including business, technology, finance, science, medicine, and government.

As an entry-level data analyst, you’ll be expected to know the basics of data collection, modeling, analysis, and visualization. You’ll need to know how to use software tools like Microsoft Excel, SQL, or Tableau to pull data sets and organize them before synthesizing the insights for a business use case and presenting them to stakeholders.

Similar roles include data scientist, business analyst, market research analyst, and business intelligence analyst

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