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How to become a Data Analyst

Do you want to become a Data Analyst without any experience? You can read how to do this and what steps are involved in this article.
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September 2, 2022

After high school, you can study at a college, such as the Big Data Analyst course. Another option is a course at the university such as Data Science Management. You can also retrain to become a Data Analyst at a later time. We will explain how to do the last step by step in this blog.

Find out if the job of a Data Analyst is right for you

As a Data Analyst, you collect, monitor and present research data. To become good at your profession, you need an eye for detail and are able to make connections quickly. Although it is not necessary to have experience with mathematics before your retraining, you will need to have some affinity with numbers. Some interest in statistics is also very important.

Not sure if you have an affinity for statistics yet? A nice resource where you can see if you're interested Our World in Data. On this website, you will find many interesting studies. Just click around, check out the results of the studies and see if you might be able to draw some conclusions yourself.

Take over the publication, for example which mammals return to Europe's nature. For example, you can see there is positive news for the Iberian Lynx. After 50 years of declining numbers, the population has experienced remarkable growth over the past ten years. For example, the population went from 279 lynxes in 2010 to 1,100 lynxes in 2020. This increase is so great that the IUCN moved the species on the red list from critically endangered to endangered. Incredibly fun analyzing data, isn't it?

Feel free to try out a Data Analytics course

Do you want to find out if training as a Data Analyst at Winc Academy is something for you to do? Then ask free trial pack Sun! You will then have three days of access to our online learning environment, you can take Data Analytics lessons and you will immediately start working on an assignment. After this trial package, you will be sure whether a Data Analytics course is right for you.

Follow a Data Analytics course

Would you like to use your new skills to find a job as a Data Analyst right after your training? Dan is Data Analytics with Python the right option for you. In the course with 300 hours of course material, you will learn how to work with the most important tools in Data Science. You will also learn how to program in Python, the most popular programming language among Data Analysts. An almost indispensable skill as a future Data Analyst.

The training Data Analytics with Power BI is a perfect course to become more proficient with data. Using your Power BI knowledge, you can identify and monitor KPIs and targets even better. During the course, you will build your own dashboards, which will allow you to control real-time data within your job from now on. Follow this course if you don't necessarily want a career as a Data Analyst, but want to use your Data skills to make a strong impression on your employer and colleagues.

Apply after your education

Data Analysts are needed in many different types of companies. Not only the type of company, but also the work you will eventually do can differ. Do you want to work for a retail company or for the government? Do you like to collect data or do you prefer to present? Before applying, you should ask yourself what type of work you want to do and within what type of organization.

Consider starting with an internship. An internship is certainly not just for students who are at the end of a higher professional education. This is also a very interesting option for adults who are further along in their careers. More space is often offered for your development and the fees are often not bad either.

Let me hear you

If you're just finished, our advice is to make some noise on social media. Don't just stick to an app in a family group, but also let the outside world hear it. Sure, it's nice if Aunt Corrie and your children know you've succeeded, but the chances of finding your new potential employer here are rather small.

That's why you should always share your success story on LinkedIn. You've just passed, isn't that a fantastic achievement? After this post, update your profile right away, add skills and make your profile available so that you can be found even better by any employers.

Do you also have Instagram and Facebook? So share a message about the fact that you have just passed. There is a very good chance that someone in your network knows a fun new challenge for you. Did you know, for example, that 23% of the working Netherlands finds a job via their own network?

Search for jobs

Well-known job search sites include: Google for jobs, Indeed, Monsterboard, and Intermediary. More and more organizations are also posting their vacancies on LinkedIn.

Do you have an organization where you would like to work, but you don't see any vacancies for your position? Then feel free to submit an open application. You might be surprised, but this method really works!

A new step in your Data Analytics career

As in any profession, you can earn a better salary as you grow. Below, we have listed the various career opportunities you have as a Data Analyst.

  • Statistical Analyst
  • Statistical assistant
  • Data manager
  • Data visualization specialist
  • Programmatic Data Analyst
  • Sales Analyst

Do you like the process to become a Data Analyst?

Do you have any questions or would you like to talk to an academic advisor about which path suits you best? Then plan a free consultation in.

We can help you find the right learning path, provide tips and share experiences on how to combine your education with your life. And of course, we can answer all your questions about our teaching method.

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