Business Intelligence Analyst
Business intelligence Analysts play an integral role in data led decision making in many organisations. Learn more about the skills and training you need to become a Business Intelligence Analyst.
Role profile
What does a business intelligence analyst do?
Business Intelligence Analysts are expected to turn data into actionable insights that help organisations make strategic and tactical decisions.
They will collect, assemble and analyse data using business intelligence software applications, tools which they will also use to present the findings back to stakeholders in charts, reports, dashboards and KPIs.
What are the main responsibilities of a BI Analyst?
- BI Analysts typically require proficiency with SQL or Python for accessing, navigating and assembling complex data sets.
- They are usually confident in managing data sets in Excel, but will be more hireable and more effective if they have direct experience of working with data visualisation software, such as Microsoft Power BI and Tableau.
- Alongside technical skills, BI Analysts should also be good communicators and be creatively minded. They should be particularly good at storytelling, and are often passionate about visual design as well.
- They are expected to be in tune with their industry or area of business as this insight helps them discern what information to present to their stakeholders.
Which roles are similar to a business intelligence analyst
A BI Analyst may also be known as, or have similar responsibilities to these roles:
- Data Analyst
- BI Developer
- Reporting Analyst
- Performance Analyst
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How to become a BI analyst
BI analysts need a blend of technical data capability, such as proficiency in data visualisation tools like Microsoft Power BI and Tableau and soft skills, such as stakeholder management and data storytelling.
Explore the courses and training programmes available to support the training or upskilling of business intelligence analysts.
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Courses for business intelligence analysts
Power BI Desktop for Business Users
This course covers the use of Power BI Desktop to connect to data, query the data, add visuals and prepare to publish a report.
Power BI Desktop for Technical Users
This course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to import / ingest data, create a model and create visualisations using Power BI Desktop.
Power BI Data Visualisation
This course focuses on the best practice of Power BI reports / dashboards and the courses is taught using examples and labs in PowerBI desktop.
Fundamentals of Tableau
This course introduces Tableau Desktop concepts, the interface and terminology. You will connect to data, prepare data for analysis, create charts and tables, learn about publishing and permissions.
Fundamentals of Data Storytelling
In this course, you will become more confident and curious about using data in your day-to-day activities and understand the role data can play in creating a data story.
Tableau for Technical Users
This course will enhance your understanding of Tableau as a data visualization and exploration tool. The objective is to deepen your knowledge of the platform and improve your understanding of what can be achieved with Tableau features.
Insights from the experts
"The role of a Business Intelligence Analyst is integral to the data strategy of all organisations who are negotiating utilising their data asset to make timely and practical decisions.
Becoming a business intelligence analyst offers a competitive salary and will provide a a promising career trajectory for individuals with the right skills and attitude."
Data Principal Technical Learning Specialist
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