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Can You Be a Data Analyst?

It's a myth that people who are good at data are only good with numbers. Yes, an ability to understand numbers is helpful, but roles in data analytics also need to be able to tell a story based on those numbers. If you like numbers and digging deep into datasets, but also possess a need to be creative and satisfy your curiosity, then data analyst with training from Fredexcel may be a good next step for you.

What is a Data Analyst?

A data analyst works closely with an organization’s data to assist in making better business decisions and provide insights that support decision-making efforts in the following ways:

• Collects, analyzes and reports on data through creating reports, dashboards and other visualizations associated with customers, business processes or market economics.
• Develops and implements databases and data collection systems.
• Acquires data from primary and secondary sources.
• Cleans and validates data.
• Designs data models
• Implements new data analytics methodologies.

There are data analysts who specialize in industries like finance, business, health care, e-commerce and even marketing. But data is paramount in every industry these days. Most data analysts work with IT teams, management and/or data scientists to determine big picture goals. They then collect, analyze and report on the plethora of data an organization gathers and transform it into a more digestible format for stakeholders.

Data analyst roles can vary in title depending on the industry. Some jobs fall under the title of marketing analyst, business analyst or consumer data engineer.

How to Become a Data Analyst

Many companies hiring a data analyst are looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, and economics or data science. A data analyst can be an entry-level position, but many transition into this job from a related field like business or economics, usually by upskilling mid-career through additional learning and certifications like CompTIA Data+, available now at Fredexcel ( i.e. A delivery Training Partner of CompTIA). This can be achieved by getting skilled up at Fredexcel, training by Certified Trainers will take you through a comprehensive course. With this training one can also access certification like the CompTIA Data+

CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision making.

This brand-new data analytics certification covers the skills required to facilitate data-driven business decisions, including:

• Mining data
• Manipulating data
• Visualizing and reporting data
• Applying basic statistical methods
• Analyzing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards throughout the entire data life cycle

In addition to the certification, Fredexcel as a delivery partner of CompTIA, will release a full suite of training products to help you learn and practice data analysis skills and prepare for your certification exam. Fredexcel is ready to guide you through this process.

• CertMaster Learn: Learn at your pace with interactive lessons and videos.
• CertMaster Labs: Get hands-on practice using real software applications.
• CertMaster Practice: Test your knowledge and find out if you’re ready for the exam.
• The Official CompTIA Study Guide: Learn and review exam objectives with our comprehensive textbook.
• CompTIA Live Online Training: Train in real time with experienced instructors online

Job Titles Related to Data Analyst

• Business analyst
• Data specialist
• Data scientist
• Data architect