Any good source/course that teaches data analysis with a focus on finding insights?

I am not too interested in hard skills (python, sql...) which are covered in most courses.

I wonder if there are courses that focus on the mindset of a great analyst: what are the right questions to ask, where to start when you receive open ended questions like "here's the data, find some insights"

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

There's a problem with your ask. It's hard to divorce model interpretation from stats theory, which I assume is included in your idea of technical content. You often (always?) need to understand the assumptions made by a predictive or even just a data model at the outset. Else it's garbage in garbage out. That often requires understanding the algorithm, statistics, schema, etc. In other words, you can't dodge implementation details.

The least technical class archetype in the data space is visualization. These classes have some emphasis on storytelling, a minimal description of what drilling down means in exploratory analysis, and discuss the typical data type differences. But that limits you to just a fraction of what goes into BI, and these classes are still about making visuals at the end of the day--which involves code.

Related Posts

Hi everyone, applied for an investment consulting internship few weeks back.
It's a client facing job, but it might come at a later stage of a job, maybe after finishing my internship and getting a job offer.
I'm interested to know what is the must develop skills, must take courses or must read books to get insight, develop the required knowledge and skills for the position. I majored in business management finance and currently preparing for CFA level 1. Thanks in advance ☺️

like

I am looking to product management from program management, any recommendations on books to read, courses etc

like

Hi everyone, applied for an investment consulting internship few weeks back.
It's a client facing job, but it might come at a later stage of a job, maybe after finishing my internship and getting a job offer.
I'm interested to know what is the must develop skills, must take courses or must read books to get insight, develop the required knowledge and skills for the position. I majored in business management finance and currently preparing for CFA level 1. Thanks in advance ☺️

like

take job with long commute or stay at b4?

like

I’m looking to transition from my current sales role (purely operational) to a more creative/strategic role that involves public speaking/facilitation. Have some experience in sales development (mainly business development & strategic advice to C-level), branding/marketing, facilitation (as a side-job) and working with content creators.

I’m new to this space so not sure about what kind of roles there are?

like

How can one transition from a Visual/graphic designer in marketing to a product designer? And what’s it like being a product designer w a visual design background? Will you completely leave behind the graphic design world or are you still wearing many hats and still fulfilling that design and creative buzz? What courses, or resources do you have to make that jump? Can my portfolio have made up projects for this? I feel like I’m starting all over in design school! Haha.

likehelpfulfunny

Started a freelance gig with a new smaller agency — doesn’t feel like a good fit and it’s not full time- I have other jobs inquiring. Is it bad to quit for something fulltime?

like

How does everyone feel about the online SHRM learning for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP for Certification?
Do you skip around? Do you follow the path? Where does one start?

like

Would going to accounting advisory or finance in industry or Ops at a big bank be a better option for career?

like

I recently became an Anaplan Certified Level 1 Model Builder and have been applying to a lot of roles. Does anyone have any recommendation on companies to apply to and a range that is suitable with that certification? So far I have applied to the the big four consulting firms and Fintech companies.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

like

What inspired you to start on the career you've chosen?

like

Hi I have received offer letter from Harman for Mercedes Benz client in Bangalore location.

My joining date is very near.

Can anyone help me about the work culture and growth

like

For anyone that is CPHQ certified - how has this certification benefited you? Do you think it has improved your job prospects? Thanks in advance!

like

Hello All,
Hope you are doing well,
I have just started my career in project management and have 2 years of experience. And now I would like to enroll in a distance MBA course. So could anyone suggest me which MBA specialization should I choose that will help me in the career along with the PMP certification?

As an IT infrastructure i have been tagged un cognizant internal project to support the cognizant owned datacenters VMs and infrastructure.

Can anyone please tell me how is that project in terms of Career growth and learning??

like

Is sap analyst a good career path and how does the demand look like currently?

like

Almost 30 years after graduating law school, I am now following my joy. 2022 will be our year to expand our legal resource brokerage nationwide and into the provinces of Canada. If your pivot includes helping underserved communities while maintaining your level of freedom, we should speak.

Post Photo
like

I received my PR and want to start looking for jobs in Canada. Don’t want to transition to current company’s Canadian office as I have burnt bridges here. US Mid tier MBA + 2 years in Consulting contd

like

I have 2 offers : EY India

EY INDIA - 15 LPA FIXED + 2.2 L BONUS + 50K JB
LTI - 18 LPA FIXED + 1 L retirals + 75k JB

Which one should I join in terms of WLB, growth etc.

YOE - 3.2
Tech - Servicenow

Please suggest, it's URGENT!!!!

like

Any recommendations for learning about and getting into screenwriting, and taking vague ideas from my head and fleshing then into something more concrete?

like

More Posts

Speed master? Love it hate it? Looking for a well made chronograph as my next mid tier purchase

ValueLabs is Hiring Node JS Architect
Dm for referral

Post Photo
like

What is tcs performance cycle ?

like

My LWD is 2nd July 2022 and I got offer letter from TCS in March. Can anyone let me know when will I get the joining letter from TCS?

like

Hi everyone I have one doubt While filling Gratuity form in tcs what we need to do in the witness column.

like

Korean 🐠, where is everyone from? I’m Chicago transplant originally from LA

like

Just got promoted to SC. How much bonus can I expect?

like

Anyone currently enrolled or will be enrolled in the online masters cyber degree at Georgia Tech?

like

Joining a group that specializes in incident response. Any recommendations on things I can do this summer to prepare on fundamentals/certs?

like

Anyone familiar with Istari-Global and their collective of cyber risk companies? What’s their perception in the market? Opportunity to join US team. Thanks!

like

PwC dudes and dudettes, how do we all fee about the recent weight management benefit? Haven’t looked into that much it yet but it seems to be pretty useful.

like

Let's discuss, what do you think of the LSAT becoming optional or the ABA abolishing it all together? Looks like it'll be gone by 2025.

like

Currently I make a base of $63k/yr and $1k/mo in bonuses pre-tax. I manage a performance for a team of licensed insurance agents (service-based role in a direct business environment), maintain our business relationships, and support adhoc training needs. Is there anyone else in this type of role who is able to share how this compares to similar positions and your general location?

like

For all the other races here complaining and being part of the problem, the below is for you...

Post Photo
likehelpfulsmartfunny

I was interviewed for Angular. In JD it was mentioned Angular + Node.
I was told it's a second shift project, with MEAN technology stack.
Client is AT&T.
Anyone having idea about this?

How much time take to release Tech mahindra offer letter

Any thoughts on 0x.. ?

like

Who did the Lean Cuisine #ItAll campaign?

like
like

Subletting my university city apartment at 3600 Lancaster Avenue. DM for details

likefunny

Additional Posts in Data & Analytics Consultants

Currently in consulting where I get to do data visualizations sometimes but not always, have an opportunity to shift to a data analytics focused role. Struggling to decide as I am not fully sure if I would be competent in/happy with daily data work. Advice, thoughts? 😣 I just never find what I like…

like

Folks applying for Data and Analytics roles in the industry at M, SM, D Levels, what technical/functional topics do you prepare for on the Analytics side?

like

Noob question - I want to consolidate the dates into a single dates column. Would numpy or pandas help me reorganize this dataset effectively or should I do it within excel?

Post Photo
like

Hey, was wondering if anyone would be able to give me a referral for McKinsey?

like

What’s the best/simplest way to understand Sets vs Groups in tableau?

like

Any conda users in here have to install a binary and use conda forge? Need some help installing pdftotext. Throwing a weird message saying “Found conflicts!” Any and all help would be appreciated.

like

New data offering: name.co, or namesoftware.com for the main domain? I’m leaning toward name.co, but I worry about not having the .com.

like
like

Anyone have any tips or material on effective storytelling to leadership? I have to present an analysis and recommendation to a VP and really need to put together a good story. Thanks!

like

1) Hypothetically if you were looking to sabotage a colleague, can you code an excel document to throw off their numbers or calculations, (if you send them that document and they download it for use)?

like

What is a data lake in basic terms?

like

How is Deloitte’s Analytics and Cognitive practice doing? Saw a couple of open Data Science roles open on their website, are they actively hiring

like

Quick survey: Do you guys think having a template package to envelope an ML model as an application would be helpful. The package could contain boiler plate template for unit test, docker image, CI/CD, database connectors etc and act as a starting point for doing that. Tech firms usually have that internally but limited options in open source.

like

Accenture federal what’s the day to day like as a manager? Is it hands on or more review? Is there a lot of business development at the manager level?

like

Single book recommendation for user research?

Goal is interview prep. Ideally focused on applications in tech.

like

Anybody interviewed for a data engineer role for Facebook? I have a SQL and Python coding interview next, any idea on what to expect?

like

Big 4 Data Scientists, how did you exit to big tech firms? I’ve been unlucky with online applications and even referrals. I think it might be my resume or how I present myself. Can any free birds please give guidance?

like

It’s been ages since I’ve taken college statistics. Can anyone recommend an online course where I can review and brush up?

like

Meeting with a recruiter at one of the FAANG companies. I won’t be able to move jobs because of H1b /GC at least for the next year. Any idea if I should start off with that or should I just try to understand the work that they have been doing?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal