What Is Data Analytics? - An Introduction (Full Guide)
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What exactly is data analytics? What would you be doing as a data analyst, and what kind of hard and soft skills do you need to start learning? In this video introduction, we give you a simple overview of data analytics, and detail some tangible examples of what the role involves!
In this video, William guides you through the term data analytics, introducing some of the key terminology, responsibilities and tasks that a data analyst would undertake on a day-to-day basis.
If you’re interested in learning more about data analytics, you can check out CareerFoundry’s detailed article on the topic here: bit.ly/What_Is_Data_Analytics
We also have a fantastic, free short course, to help give you a flavor of the profession. Sign up here: bit.ly/Become_A_Data_Analyst
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Video timestamps / chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:41) What is data analytics
(01:49) What are data analytics used for?
(02:45) What does a data analyst do?
(04:06) Typical process of a data analyst
(06:38) The skills needed to become a data analyst
(08:12) Outro
We hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!
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2 жыл бұрын
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I worked as a government financial analyst and even though I had zero experience when I first started, once I got the basics mastered, I quickly grew into someone who could think of immediate solutions to very complex problems. Some things take time to understand but eventually it becomes much easier and you grow into becoming an authority in that area.
@rayhana9259
Жыл бұрын
Hi i have a question: from where you learnt all the basics (data analytics)? thank u in advance
@hrthjfr
Жыл бұрын
What software do you learn in your first year as a financial analyst?
@jonw.3886
Жыл бұрын
@@rayhana9259 right now in the Google Data Analytics program Excel, R, Tableau, and SQL are covered. When I worked as a financial analyst, I used Excel daily and Crystal Reports for extracting data and running queries. I also used a few customized data bases where I could build a canned script to pull information like employee salary increases. So most of my learning has been on the job.
@jonw.3886
Жыл бұрын
@@hrthjfr , Excel and Power Point more than anything. I also produced lengthy reports in Word where many tables, charts, and graphs were included. I also used Crystal Reports to extract data from a mainframe data base.
@zhenzhao3393
Жыл бұрын
can I link with you for more details? would love to know more about the Google Analytic Program and how to get into it?
Finally, someone answered my questions in less than 10 minutes which I was looking for in the past 6 months. Thank you.
@careerfoundry
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! You're most welcome, we'll have more Data focused videos coming out soon too!
@Insight189
2 жыл бұрын
My gosh , same ive been looking all over fir the answer!.
@batoolhijjawi3114
2 жыл бұрын
Truly agree!
@kingyamcha5289
2 жыл бұрын
You could've been certified by that time. Have your started your journey yet?
@ritiksharma1477
Жыл бұрын
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I'm 16 and i am an aspiring data analyst. This video really opened my thoughts about data analytics, i'll comeback to this comment when i finally became a data analyst CHEERS❤️✨️
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the comment! It's super impressive that you're so determined at such a young age. We wish you the best of luck and hope to see another comment once you find a job as a junior data analyst!
@iffipifi1
Жыл бұрын
How're you doing mate?
@AlishaBhullar_
2 ай бұрын
I want to be data analyst to :)
This video make it easier to understand what data analytics is all about… I’d go deeper for this, and make it with great results. Thanks man ❤️🙏🏽
The video actually gives a great insight on been a data analyst and makes you double check yourself if you are actually fit and ready to dive in the carrier path. I think am ready to go
Thank you kindly for demystifying data analytics, without going into all the fluff. You saved me 6 months of studying. There are many enigmatic videos out there in the sea of data that is so long winded and convoluted.
I'm almost done completing my bachelor's in ICT and I'm looking to specialize in data analysis. Thank you for this.
Hi William, I find that you have done the best video for this topic and have well-covered information-sharing tips about this career. Thanks a ton!
Thank you for a clear and simple video for those of us who are interested in this area. I look forward to learning a lot more from your channel.
Very comprehensive yet succinct and matter-of-fact video. Thank you guys!
This is insightful and I love how you made us see at the end of the presentation that you aren’t perfect and that you made mistakes at some point too 👍👍👍
Year and half left until I’m done with my bachelors in data analytics!!! Keep up the awesome videos!
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
Nice work, keep it up! Glad you're enjoying the content and stay tuned for more useful videos in data analytics!
I had empty knowledge on this topic but thanks for this essential lesson.
I deeply appreciate your simple educative introduction
@ugasaharrison6540
2 жыл бұрын
How do I sign up for your training program?
Thank you so much for answering clearly what this job entitles. Will definitely have a further look into it.
Really this is the best video and the simplest one I watched about Data analysis definition
Thanks for the overview! I want to transition into data and the 5 day program sounds like a good start. I’d like the 5 day program and also to know what it entails please and thank you.
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@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Felipe! We'll pass this on to Will! He'll be very pleased with such nice feedback!
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Thank you so much! What is Data Analysis? Taking raw data companies collect, cleaning, organizing, & creating a story using that raw data Use Cases - Predict future sales or purchasing behavior - Help & protect against fraud - Analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns - Boost customer acquisition & retention - Increase supply chain efficiency Day to day - manage delivery of user satisfaction surveys & report on results using data visualization software - Work with business line owners to develop requirements, define success metrics, manage & execute a analytical projects, & evaluate results - Monitor practices, processes, & systems to identify opportunities for improvement - Translate important questions into concrete analytical tasks - Gather new data to answer client questions, collating & organizing data from multiple sources - Design, build, tear & maintain backend code - Establish data processes, define data quality criteria, & implement data quality processes - Work as part of a team to evaluate & analyze key data that will be used to shape future business strategies 5 main steps - Define the questions you want to answer - Why you’re conducting this analysis & what questions & answers you need to find - Then define what data you need & where it will come from - Collect data - Primary sources or internal data like CRM software or email marketing tools - I.e. Google trends or international orgs like WHO - Clean the data - Data may include duplicates, anomalies, & missing data - Can be manual & arduous but imperative - Analyze the data - Regression analysis, cluster analysis, time series analysis, etc. - Interpret & share results - Present findings in a way that others can understand & collaborate with key stakeholders Skills - mathematical & statistical - Programming languages - Analytical mindset - Keen problem solving skills - Excellent communication skills
This Video was pretty useful and truly perfect in Detail and Core Thank you so much
Very well explained. Business decisions depend on data analytics a lot.
Video was very helpful! Covered whole picture in short time!! 💯💯❤❤
Thank you I really needed this and it was really helpful on my quest to become a data analyst. Right now all I have is knowledge of Python and SQL and I know its not going to be an easy journey but thanks to you I'm looking forward to it. Thank you for answering my questions again.
@david_ce
Жыл бұрын
Same here brother 🇳🇬, reply to this is you’re okay with getting in contact so we could help each other on the journey
@Descee
Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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@taegucci8811
Жыл бұрын
How’s it going so far?
@damilarehrlhi7568
5 ай бұрын
Brother@@taegucci8811
Wow very well explained! CareerFoundry is too awesome man
Thanks a lot! This was an interesting introduction. I also had a good laugh seeing the behind the scenes. 😂
OMG, that is absolutely a great video for beginner like me, everything is clear and useful, you should do more videos like that.
@careerfoundry
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we're glad you found it helpful! More videos like this are already in the pipeline and should be out very soon!
Very clear and concise information, really useful !!
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you found it useful!
thanks so much for this. Such an encouraging overview of the Topic.
I’m interested in the 5 day short course. I’d love to learn more. Good video mate.
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Here's the link to our free 5-day data analytics short course: bit.ly/Become_A_Data_Analyst Best of luck and hope you enjoy it!
This was such a good straight to the point video. I'm currently enrolled in a MBA course and I have to confirm my concentration. I was sold on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, but since looking over Data Analytics and listening to you, I think I'm sold. Thanks for this video.
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Otis! We're glad our content resonated with you! Data analytics is such a great career to go into, if you'd like to get a flavour of the profession, here's the link to our free 5-day data analytics short course: bit.ly/Become_A_Data_Analyst Best of luck and hope you enjoy it!
@XconnorX11
Жыл бұрын
data analytics will be much more useful for you career wise
@kickboxer2149
Жыл бұрын
How’s it gone? What courses did you take or are you taking for it ?
@otisrobertson3086
Жыл бұрын
@@kickboxer2149 I just finished with a simulation course that was really good. I'm not sure what I have next, and I will be taking some software classes soon.
@kickboxer2149
Жыл бұрын
@@otisrobertson3086 Nice! Don’e any SQL? I finish with my MBA-Data Analytics this august! I think you made a much better decision to switch to the analytics route. how long till you’re finished?
CareerFoundry is definitely an awesome platform. I only have one suggestion to make. Since Statistics and a little bit of Mathematics is very key in data analytics, I am suggesting you to provide a course on Maths and Stats for data analytics. How do you see it?
Good stuff, he provides great insights on what a data analyst is and does.
@careerfoundry
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it was helpful.
The humorous content In the end of the video made this informative video more interesting. Thank you so very much for the video.😊
Thank you for a clear and concise explanation!
you`re amazing ! THANK YOU ! keep it up
This was very insightful. Thank you!
Thank you for this amazing explanation.
@careerfoundry
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad it was useful!
I loved your performance style and personality. many thanks.
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Very helpful. Thanks so much!
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You really gave me a great and simple answer, thank you!
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! We're glad you found this video helpful!
I have been looking for this information. Thanks
It was Wonderful William. Thank You for your Insight Brother!!
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! We're glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing video. Explained everything very well. Thank you.
Well made video precise , good editing top notch quality
Excellent overview of Data Analytics! Thanks!
@careerfoundry
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Laura, glad you enjoyed this video! Let us know if there are any other topics you'd like us to make content about!
Fantastic video, clear and concise.
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, we're so glad you enjoyed it!
I love this. Great job William. What is the cost of your training with certification?
Thanks for this video, it has answered my question
Very Interesting and helpful, Thanks a lot, Sir 🙏
Sometimes explaining and reading the guidelines of a career sounds alot more complicated than it really is. I'm an accoutant and I can explain in detail what I do, but really it's just make sure everything is accurate while taking into consideration other factors. I could easily transition to a data analyst or for my case, a financial analyst.
@omarioBOSboy01
Жыл бұрын
is it worth becoming an accountant is it tough
@fineth9319
Жыл бұрын
@@omarioBOSboy01 it pays the bills and gets you further than others. So in a way yeah.
@mpz1989
7 ай бұрын
@@omarioBOSboy01 I'm an accountant as well, for the past 8 years and can definitely agree with @fineth9319. I have been anywhere between a full-cycle accountant all the way up to a financial analyst for corporate companies, and in line with @fineth9319: most people make it seem like it's complicated and like a very serious working environment, from job descriptions to what social media, tv shows and other people assume accountants are, (serious people in front of computers in cubicles, you can hear a pin drop for how quiet it is, etc.), or encounters people have had with some, but it's nothing far than what it really is for the majority in that profession. The jist of it is as simple as: knowing how to add and subtract, making sure reports and data is accurate (being analytical), data entry, manipulating data and other things. Depending on where you live, you can make good money, especially in major cities, like Miami, New York and Los Angeles in the United States.
@markusd338
5 ай бұрын
@@fineth9319Any tips on where to begin while pursuing an accounting degree and after graduation?
@fineth9319
5 ай бұрын
@@markusd338 don't be one. Merry Christmas!
Great Video and greater presenter. Learnt a lot in a nice and clear way
@careerfoundry
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you found it useful! Any other topics you'd like us to make videos about?
Fantastic insights! Thank you -
very simple and useful, thanks
Well Explained 👍 Thank you so much 🌸
I have just got an offer about Data Analyst job vacancy and I had to check it out first,coz I've only been in a call center industry taking calls but no idea of becoming a data analyst,so this video is really helpful way to jump off to a new career direction...
@ivantorres193
3 ай бұрын
Have you made the jump because I'm literally in the same boat you are, or at least when you made this comment. I work at a call center too but recently I've been thinking about becoming a Data Analyst
@dionteoneal386
Ай бұрын
How’s it going for the both of y’all?! I’m in the Same boat as well, in a call center
@ivantorres193
Ай бұрын
@@dionteoneal386 nice to meet you! I'm doing great! Just quit my job last week, starting a new one tomorrow, it'll allow me to focus more on getting ready for data analysis courses. I'm excited.
Thanks for a clear insight
This is very useful video, please give an assesment at end of every video, explain with real time example
Very informative.Thanks
Thank you for this guide
Seriously thank you for this been trying to hear about this.
@careerfoundry
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it was useful!
Thanks for this concise and clear vidoe
I am currently getting my certification in data analytics, I am very excited and I am enjoying it so far. thanks for the video man!
@careerfoundry
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan! Glad you're enjoying it and best of luck on your journey!
@Rheisler1475
2 жыл бұрын
@@careerfoundry thank you man!
@carissatrennepohl8584
2 жыл бұрын
Which certificate and from where?
@nella5296
2 жыл бұрын
Where are you getting your certificate from
@Rheisler1475
2 жыл бұрын
@@carissatrennepohl8584 Google’s Data Analytics
“Nothing can't be learned over time with practices” I'm quoting that, thanks.
Thanks for the overview
Thank you, the video is really helpful.
Finally a video that answers it the right way!
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed it!
Wow... wonderful 👍...I wonna sign up for the course
Easy to watch and understand. I have found this video quite useful.
@careerfoundry
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Precious, thanks for the feedback. Anything else you'd like to see from us around Data Analytics?
This video hslps me understand more aboit what I am learning now. Thank you so much and will like you to creates videos where we can learn from you too
Great Video. Very informative
Your video is informative , organised & elegant. Thanks for your efforts
@careerfoundry
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad it was useful! Anything else you'd like us to cover in the future videos?
@batoolhijjawi3114
2 жыл бұрын
How can I know if I am the right character for this job,?
Thank youuu! This was a very insightful video.
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Wow thanks soooo much for this breakdown ❤️❤️
@careerfoundry
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for useful information
Thank U for what u are doing....I pray I get better
Excellent video!
Really helpful. Good job and keep sharing further details. Thanks a lot!
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! We're glad you found this video helpful! Stay tuned for more data analytics content in the near future!
amazing, thank you!
cant wait for your next video on this topic.
@careerfoundry
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it's already in the pipeline and should be out very soon!
Which is the most crucial one among the programming languages you mentioned that I need most as a data analyst
Nice u show the bloopers at end I love it and I subscribe
Thank you for this video
super helpful thank you
Thank you so much for positive energy and great presentation! What is your book recommendation for beginners?
Very nice explanation man... very helpful....Good work
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful!
Very insightful. Thanks Please I want to know the software you need to use for a good data analysis
Hello thanks for this video ! Im from Brazil !!
This video is the best 🌟
well explained. Thank you..
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks. So informative 👌
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this one, I newbie in data analytics, and Current enroll in google data analytics in coursera,
@careerfoundry
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Is there anything else you'd like to see around Data Analytics from us?
Very useful information
Helped me 😀 Thanks
Thank you very mach ❤
thanks a lot, i am one interested in becoming a Data analyst and i will make good use of this knowledge to add up
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad this was informative and best of luck on your journey!
Amazing Video guys!
@careerfoundry
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!