BUSINESS Analyst vs. DATA Analyst - What do they do, skills & career paths...

I worked as both - a business analyst (2006-2010) and data analyst (2016 to now). So in this video, let me tell what it is like working as a business analyst vs. data analyst.

What do Business Analysts do?💼🤵
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Business analysts sit between business & technology teams and help with implementation of technology initiatives. They,
* Talk to business & IT teams
* Requirement analysis & documentation
* Design & Mock-up
* Develop test scenarios & test plans
* Prepare business proposals

What do Business Analysts do?💻👨‍💻
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Data analysts sit between data & business teams and help data analysis & decision making. They,
* Talk to business & data teams
* Analyze data, prepare reports & presentations
* Design & mock-up data analysis solutions
* Test & optimize data connections, processes & reports
* Build models, simulations & forecasts as needed

Video topics ⏱👇
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0:00 - Business analyst vs. Data analyst
1:40 - What do Business Analysts do?
4:01 - What do Data Analysts do?
7:03 - Skills you need for Business Analyst job
9:31 - Skills you need for Data Analyst job
11:31 - Typical career path for Business Analyst
12:34 - Typical career path for Data Analyst
13:20 - How to learn Data Analyst skills...?

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[vijayarjunwadkar]

Thank you Chandoo for so nicely explaining about these two most important analyst roles. It's really very clear and beneficial to someone considering career in this area! Kudos! 😊👍

[aceallen]

DA: Introverts, Technical skills
BA: Extroverts, Business knowhow, and communication skills

[george]

I can confirm this is great accurate content. As a former BA and current DA :)

[getachewtadesselemma]

I could not stope to smile when i saw the way you present data analysts and business' analyst. I really love it and i have got what i need from your presentation . thank you so much and please keep going.

[joshk]

I'm here because my position seemed to blur the lines between ba vs da. This confirms it. I perform both descriptions and I have zero complaints because I'm in the growth zone and crushing it. I'm also an introvert and its one of the reasons why I chose this career path. I like how my job blends the roles because I get to switch focus as needed. I started in Feb and barely understood powerbi and now I'm doing api calls and sentiment analysis etc. I love having the ability to get the answers people need and then turn around and advice on the optimal route forward.

[mahalakshmiiyer]

Excellent! simple but, an accurate core explanation, about the difference between being a Business analyst & a Data analyst. Very down-to-earth person. This is actually! the 1st step to know, when people want to go higher in management positions in their carrier. Thank you for the knowledge imparted, Chandoo.

[noname-zdwu]

Thank you so much fnr explaining so well 😊😊 I'm an introvert and in a business analyst role which I'm not comfortable with.. it feels really good to know there's another option - data analyst. 😁

[JoshAutomates]

More on DA, I think you really have to be equipped with in depth knowledge in different platforms. But for us to be good at it, we have to be good technically, and presenting it to non-technical people. When chandoo means good visual sense is the ability to anticipate what you're customer needs. How should it look like, what is the purpose of that Dashboard. And usually behind those very dynamic dashboard is pains in building it on the backend. If you like thriving for those challenges then DA is your career path. 😁 Another challenge I think is to check your data, check the possible combinations, and test it. Try, fail, errors, debugs, but making it run in the end is very fulfilling. 😅 I know DAs would know what I mean. 😅

[maheshkpm]

Data analyst will also help business team to improve the business, make them understand where they are doing good and where things are going wrong

[sincerelysilvia]

FINALLY! Someone who is breaking it down easy! Thank you so much for this video.

[samarthchowdhury]

Perfect difference between DA & BA.
Thank you so much Sir.!

[TheBrainVortex]

I kept seeing videos for becoming a data analyst and how easy it is, so I thank you Chandoo for giving it to me straight. Now, I have some Idea of what I need to do in order to get into the field!

[rogerdeoliveira]

Based on your definitions, I was hired and am being paid as a business analyst, but I am performing the duties of a data analyst. I'll learn as much as I can from the experienced team I was placed on and then find a data analyst position.

[xhaxh]

One of the best explanation for Business Analyst Role, I have come across on YouTube. Thanks Mr. Chandoo

[msksimsksi]

Thanks Chandoo.. That was an awesome video and a good simple explanation. Understood the difference between these 2 roles. Keep it going mate.

[sakiban]

I am currently doing BBA in Accounting. I will graduate within a year. I am exploring career options. In this semester I have a course on business analysis and this really spiked my interest on becoming a BA . I will admit I have limited knowledge one this but am willing to learn about it. This video really helped me to understand more, Thanks :D

[shantaletechwi]

Each time I watched your video there's the urge to want to know more. You are simple and straight to the point. Wow great job and more grace to you.keep up the work cos with all this I have a career.thanks again. Have a great day

[harivinayak]

You might have just helped me shape my career goals better, Purna. Thanks so much.

[mindless.colors]

wow, what an amazing breakdown, as an introvert, I needed to know this before making a career decision. Thank you for including these.

[samnfor]

I greatly appreciate this helpful detailed out explanation of these two roles. Thank you!