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Do you need to excel in data analytics before moving into a BA role?

Analysts Corner

Being a person who gets pumped up with every new idea, I started making a list of skillsets required to become a data analyst. What I did was something undigestible to me as well — I completed online courses in Excel, SQL, Python, Data Visualization, Data Analysis process, etc. No extra knowledge is harmful.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Areas Explained as per BABoK

MindsMapped

The Rise of the Business Analysis Profession and the Emergence of Global Standards. he past decade saw an explosion in demand for Business Analysts, where data-focused companies were still relatively new, analytics were not as commonly used and technology were not advancing at such an exponential rate as it currently is.

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Busting the “Excel is dead” Myth!

Analysts Corner

Why learning Excel is important for a career working with data Image used with permission from Hemanand Vadivel, Co-founder codebasics.io This article was first published in The Data Pub Newsletter on Substack on January 5, 2023. This is on top of the data analysis that I have done using SQL or profiling tools such as Alteryx.

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Analyst’s corner digest #12

Analysts Corner

This time we have quite a few new articles and authors joining us, as well as a whole series of stories on data analytics: building your career and skills in data, including some hands-on tutorials on R and Python. > Keep reading… 6) Which industry has the highest demand for a Business Analyst? 31st March 2023 ?

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Unveiling the Impact of the Australian Universities Accord Final Report: A Business Analyst’s Perspective

Business Analysts

by Business Analysis, In the field of higher education, it is important to have a good understanding of the industry’s dynamics and strategic direction to navigate complex landscapes and evolving challenges. This will lead to an equitable and accessible higher education landscape.

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How to Become a Business Analyst? – The Ultimate Guide 2024

The BAWorld

As defined by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), Business analysis is the practice of “enabling change in an enterprise by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders”. This article will provide an answer to the fundamental question – How to become a Business Analyst?

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What is a Functional Analyst?

Bridging the Gap

Hi, I’m Laura Brandenburg from Bridging The Gap where we help you start, succeed, and excel in your business analyst’s career with weekly videos on business analysis, tips and techniques. I’m always the first to say that with job titles within the entire business analysis profession are deceiving.