7 Essential Data Analytics Skills for Beginners (VIDEO)

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Want a career in the booming field of data analytics? With job growth projected at 23% through 2032, there's never been a better time to dive in.

[Video thumbnail] 7 Essential Data Analytics Skills

This video reveals the 7 essential skills you need to succeed as a data analyst:

  1. SQL (Structured Query Language): The foundation for communicating with databases.

  2. Statistical Programming (R & Python): Analyze, clean, and visualize data like a pro.

  3. Machine Learning: Gain a competitive edge by understanding AI-powered data analysis.

  4. Probability & Statistics: Ensure accurate results and avoid common pitfalls.

  5. Data Management: Master the art of data organization and storage.

  6. Data Visualization: Tell compelling stories with data using tools like Tableau.

  7. Econometrics (for Finance): Forecast future trends using economic data.

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Google Data Analytics

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IBM Data Analyst

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