Data Analytics explores the methods, processes, algorithms, and systems used to extract knowledge from data. Data analysts are investigators, storytellers, and most importantly, problem solvers who use raw data to draw actionable insights.
As the backbone of any well-informed decision, data has become vital in driving the strategy and future roadmap of many businesses. Statista found that the big data industry is expected to be worth US$49 billion in 2019, and by 2027 is expected to reach US $103 billion worldwide.
As more industries become heavily data-reliant, new opportunities for data science roles have emerged including; data scientists, data analysts, data architects, data engineers, statisticians, and database administrators.
With data becoming the new currency for business decisions and strategic roadmaps, some key benefits of data analytics include:
According to LinkedIn, data mining and statistical analysis were the second most in-demand skills requested by employers, with the most number of job openings, listed in 2016.
As the main driver of strategic business decisions and high industry demand, here are some key attributes of a successful Data Analyst:
Data Analytics aligns results in a quantifiable commercial outcome that is realistic and applicable to each situation. This takes a lot of patience and creativity.” — Felipe Rego, Analytics Partner.
On a global scale, 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created each year, with over 90% of all the data that exists today only created within the last two years. That’s a lot of data!
With increasing demand for Data Analysts, there is a multitude of benefits of kickstarting a career in data including:
Huge job opportunities
Increased earning potential
Expanding career development
Ability to work with some of the world’s biggest brands:
In the last 30 years, the rise of data, and how it is produced, consumed, and stored has dramatically revolutionised the way businesses make decisions. With the number of career opportunities set to increase, transitioning into a role in data presents a plethora of exciting pathways.
Learn how you can use data to make informed business decisions and present compelling stories with our upcoming Data Analytics course.
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