How To Become A Data Analyst

Data analysis is one job that has been gradually gaining prominence in recent years. A professional that is into data analysis is referred to as a Data Analyst. 

Who Is A Data Analyst

A data analyst is an IT professional responsible for gathering, processing, and running statistical analyses of huge datasets. A data analyst uses data to find solutions to issues and provide answers to queries. 

Data analysis has advanced along with the growth of computers and the ongoing trend toward technological integration. Data analysts were given new life with the advent of relational databases, which made it possible for them to obtain data from databases using SQL, which is pronounced "sequel" or "s-q-l."

Job Description Of A Data Analyst

• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques, and provide ongoing reports
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities

Skills Required For A Data Analyst Job

• Proven working experience as a Data Analyst or Business Data Analyst
• Technical expertise in data models, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc), databases (SQL, etc), and programming (XML, Javascript, or ETL frameworks)
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, etc)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings
• BS in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, or Statistics

Data Analytics Tools

• Google Analytics (GA): This helps analysts gain an understanding of customer data, including trends and areas of customer experience that need improvement on landing pages or calls to action (CTAs)
• Tableau: Data Analysts use Tableau to aggregate and analyze data. They can create and share dashboards with different team members and create visualizations
• Jupyter Notebook system: Jupyter notebooks make it simple for data analysts to test code. Non-technical folks prefer the simple design of jupyter notebooks because of its markdown feature
• Github: It is a platform for sharing and building technical projects. It is a must-use for data analysts who use object-oriented programming
• AWS S3: AWS S3 is a cloud storage system. Data analysts can use it to store and retrieve large datasets

How To Become A Data Analyst

The steps below will help you become a data analyst.

• Learn the essential data analysis skills 
• Gain a qualification or certification that demonstrates these skills 
• Practice your data analyst skills on a variety of projects
• Create a portfolio of your work 
• Apply for entry-level data analyst jobs

How Much Do Data Analysts Earn?

Based on information available to us at the time of writing this article, The average monthly salary for a data analyst in Nigeria is roughly 316,000 NGN. The lowest salary for a data analyst in Nigeria is 168,000 NGN, and the highest is 481,000 NGN.

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