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I am am well versed with Excel and starting with Power BI. My overall experience is that of a senior project manager in banking.
What are the possibilities of launching a career in Data analytics ?

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Data Analytics is broad, Excel and Power BI are ok for some entry level DA jobs, but then you will need SQL and Statistics if you want to advance in the field . You may need to complete a 3 - 6 months course. Generally the barrier to entry is low, and with your experience in banking it will be plus.h hi CC hi d hi hffguxhxxk

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Much appreciated, I am focusing on Power BI, SQL & Data Modeling (clearing the cobwebs, since I used to be a programmer). Then eventually move on to Statistics.
Any idea of comp rates for someone with Power BI, SQL and a good understanding of data models?

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You could easily shift over, Excel is a great base to have, with Power BI you’ll want to get your hands on some books around DAX, Marco Russo’s Definitive Guide to DAX will really unlock Power BI’s potential for you alongside other resources from the community like Enterprise DNA & Guy In A Cube. If possible, data camp would be a great place to start learning languages like SQL, Python & R, it’s interactive, so it’s engaging material to help propel you forward as you explore the field.

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Fantastic, I am a former programmer hence SQL is natural for me, and refreshing my skills

Are you looking for a role where you are executing on analytics or one where you are selling a vision/guiding junior resources on execution?

Your skillset doesn’t seem well aligned to the former and to be frank, I’d be skeptical of the latter too. Your experience would likely cover the selling of the vision but a skillset of just excel will make guiding technical execution rather challenging. Excel isn’t much more than a business side analytics tool and few technical resources would consider it more than table stakes.

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Thank you, I am looking to shift away from PMO and get involved in Data Analytics, being a former programmer and having used Excel for performing data analysis, building presentations using advanced formulas, looking to leverage and make that shift

OP, let me start off by saying you can surely become a data analyst if you put your mind to it. I was in a similar position as you roughly 1 year ago (client facing consulting role, advanced excel work sometimes.. but often just pivots and power bi, etc.) and now I’m an automation analyst. My VP who has 25+ years in analytics expectation is: “every analyst of mine needs to know SQL, brass tax”. Coding from the outside in can look intimidating but it truly isn’t if you are genuinely interested in it. How I got my position in automation was utilizing Google Big Query (Free SQL server) and “Alex the Analyst” on YouTube. Learn SQL JOINS, CTE’s, UNIONS and imo no one could tell you you’re not qualified for an analyst position. Also… dabble with Tableau, if you can do Power BI you can do Tableau but good for covering basis. Last bit of advice in this rant: if you have the ability to transition within your company you’re at now it does make the path easier.

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