Category: Analytics

3 Tips to Pick a Data Analyst Master’s DegreeI’ve worked with students from a number of different data analyst master’s degree programs over many years. There can be a big  difference in how well they’re prepared for their first full time job as a data analyst depending on the program. Let’s get into 3 Tips to Pick… Continue reading 3 Tips to Pick a Data Analytics Master’s Degrees

Can a Business Analyst Become a Data Analyst?Can a Business Analyst become a Data Analyst? Short answer – yes. Let’s look at why  and HOW a business analyst can become a data analyst and how someone can make this transition. We’ll look at training, skills, and how to take this business to data analyst career path.… Continue reading Can a Business Analyst Become a Data Analyst?

Imposter Syndrome in AnalyticsImposter Syndrome in analytics is real. It can catch you off guard when you’ve been in the job for years and sometimes it catches you before you can even get started. Article ContentsWhat is Imposter Syndrome?Imposter Syndrome When You Have ExperienceImposter Syndrome For New AnalystsHow Do I Deal with Imposter Syndrome?Is It… Continue reading Imposter Syndrome in Analytics

No Code Data AnalyticsNo code data analytics has been growing in popularity as more and more companies introduce tools with simple user interfaces.This is great for the average data consumer who can now work more independently. But it brings up a question for individuals wanting a career focused on analytics.Can you work as a data analyst… Continue reading No Code Data Analytics

1 Skill Most New Data Analysts Don’t HaveYou’ll learn a lot of skills when you’re preparing for a data analyst job. No matter the path you take – whether college, a bootcamp, self-directed learning – there’s one skill that tends to be the most lacking in new analysts.Let’s cut right to the point – The main… Continue reading 1 Skill Most New Data Analysts Don’t Have

Bootcamp Income Share Agreements (ISAs)Income share agreements are one of the reasons many people are drawn to some bootcamps. It feels no risk – you don’t have to pay anything until your income hits a certain threshold. But the reality of these data science bootcamp and coding bootcamp income share agreements is they can end… Continue reading Bootcamp Income Share Agreements (ISA)

Data Science Bootcamp Job GuaranteesJob guarantees are one of the reasons many people are drawn to some bootcamps. It feels no risk.Can’t get a job? Then you don’t have to pay.But the reality of these data science bootcamp job guarantees is that most of them aren’t quite as simple as they lead you to believe.… Continue reading Data Science Bootcamp Job Guarantees

Is Tableau Certification Worth It?Is Tableau Certification worth it?Today we’re looking at the different Tableau certifications and why I recommend the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification. Tableau Certification OptionsTableau currently offers 5 different certifications – 3 for Tableau desktop and 2 for Tableau Server. I’ll talk mainly about the desktop certifications, but most of what I’ll… Continue reading Is Tableau Certification Worth It?

Tableau vs Power BI for Data VisualizationData visualization is rapidly growing in popularity and with it has come multiple platforms to make analysis easy even in the absence of knowing a programming language.Tableau and Power BI are two of the most popular options. These tools have a lot of similarities. But if you’re looking for… Continue reading Tableau vs Power BI [2020]