Answer to Question #60724 in Databases | SQL | Oracle | MS Access for manisha

Question

As i had done my higher schooling. And want to become data analyst in future. can you please guide me what should I study or which course i opt for this ?

Answer 1

Technical Skills
• Statistical methods and packages (e.g. SPSS)
• Python, R languages
• Data warehousing and business intelligence platforms
• SQL databases and database querying languages
• Database design
• Data mining
• Data visualization and reporting techniques
• Working knowledge of Hadoop & MapReduce
• Machine learning techniques
Business Skills
• Analytic Problem-Solving: Employing best practices to analyze large amounts of data while maintaining intense attention to detail.
• Effective Communication: Using reports and presentations to explain complex technical ideas and methods to an audience of laymen.
• Creative Thinking: Questioning established business practices and brainstorming new approaches to data analysis.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding what drives your chosen industry and how data can contribute to the success of a company/organization strategy.

Books to read.
https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-best-books-about-data-science