Category: Analytics

5 Data Analyst Tools for Non-programmersI’ve mentioned in a few videos recently about the popularity of no code analytics. Today we’ll look at 5 data analyst tools for non-programmers.All of the options I’ll mention today are tools that can be used without any programming knowledge. However, they ALL also can be used with code to… Continue reading 5 Data Analyst Tools for Non-Programmers

What does a financial analyst do?What does a financial analyst do on a daily basis? I’ve worked as a financial analyst in the past and now help people break into analytics fields. Here’s what you can expect in the day to day of a financial analyst role. Article ContentsA Typical DayAnalysisResearchForecastingReporting A Typical DayLike most… Continue reading What does a financial analyst do?

3 Reasons to Practice Agile AnalyticsAre you using an agile approach to analytics? If not, here are 3 reasons to practice agile analytics. I’ve worked in analytics for 15 years and now run my own consulting company. I use an agile analytics framework for MOST of the work that I do.  Article ContentsWhat is the waterfall… Continue reading 3 Reasons to Practice Agile Analytics

Social Media Analytics for Data AnalystsI talk a lot about analytics in traditional business analyst and data analyst roles. Today we’re looking at a more recent development – social media analytics. If you’re working in a marketing analyst role, supporting a marketing team, or even running your own business, it’s important to understand social media… Continue reading Social Media Analytics for Data Analysts

Business Analyst Skills to Learn in 2021Each year, I like to talk about business analyst skills to learn for the next year.Here are my top 3 business analyst skills to learn in 2021.This article may contain affiliate links. I’ve talked in the past about the key skills for business analysts and have an ebook that… Continue reading Business Analyst Skills to Learn in 2021

Data Governance TutorialIn the 15 years I’ve been working in data-related roles, I’ve seen the growing focus on data governance. In this data governance tutorial, we’ll look at what data governance is, why it’s important, and dive into the key details that set good data governance apart from poor (or nonexistent) ones.Note: Some links may… Continue reading Data Governance Tutorial

Data Analyst Certificate Programs – What to Look forThinking about a data analyst career?Here’s what you should look for in data analyst certificate programs.This article may contain affiliate links. Article ContentsLook for a program that teaches you hard skills.Be wary of programs that promise you’ll find a job. Look for data analyst certificates that come from… Continue reading Data Analyst Certificate Programs – What to Look for

Data Visualization in 1 min, 10 mins, 1 hourIf you’ve done any analytics work in a business setting, you’ve probably encountered times when you don’t have nearly as much time to complete your analysis as what you’d like. I’m taking the same dataset today and analyzing it in 3 different time periods. Starting with 1 minute,… Continue reading Data Visualization in 1 min, 10 mins, 1 hour

4 Reasons to Learn SAS for AnalyticsPython, R, and SQL get most of the attention when it comes to languages a data analyst or data scientist should learn. But it would be a mistake to count out SAS – long a player and leader in analytics solutions. Let’s look at 4 reasons to learn SAS for… Continue reading 4 Reasons to Learn SAS for Analytics

How to Learn Tableau in 2021There are multiple different ways you can learn tableau, but which is the best?The answer might depend on your priorities.Let’s look at how to learn tableau for free and why spending a little bit of money may actually make it much easier.Note: Some links may be affiliate links. Article ContentsOption… Continue reading How to Learn Tableau