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Data Analytics
Data analysts specialize in uncovering valuable insights hidden within vast amounts of information.
- Collect and organize large datasets
- Use statistical tools and programming languages to analyze data
- Create visualizations to make complex information understandable
- Identify trends and patterns to guide business decisions
- Communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders
This role is ideal for those who love puzzles, have a knack for numbers and enjoy finding meaning in chaos. As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven decisions, data analysts help to shape strategies across industries. It's a field where curiosity and analytical skills can lead to groundbreaking discoveries and real-world impact.
Students of Lakeland's Data Analytics program will encounter a variety of topics, programming languages and concepts that will prepare you for the professional world.
- Understand the hardware and software used in a network
- Use data analytics and visualization software such as PowerBI, Tableau, and others
- Perform computer maintenance and optimization
- Gain a strong understanding of Microsoft Excel
- Carry out systems analysis and design
- Conduct statistical analysis
- Use logic and problem-solving
- Utilize programming languages for statistical analysis and data visualization
- Write basic reports using Structured Query Language, R, Python, and more
- Execute Structured Query Language (SQL) commands
- Export and import large data sets
- Utilize database design theory in database implementation
- File management (file organization and storage)
- Knowledge of different operating systems
- Knowledge of networking protocols
- Support various environments
- Decision making
- Leadership
- Presentation preparation
- Project Management
- Set up and maintain documentation and standards
- Plan growth and change (capacity planning)
- Understand core business functions and how information technology interrelates with business
- Computer and information research scientists
- Operations research analysts
- Market research analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Healthcare data analyst
- Bioinformatics Scientists
- Biostatisticians
Graduates will earn their Associate of Applied Business degree.
View our data analyst curriculum and requirements.
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