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! 😊👍

[@chandoo_]

You are welcome Vijay 😀

[@namastesashitharoor8814]

@@chandoo_ you are missing the biggest point, there are only 85,000 regular H-1B jobs and very few of them are for business analyst or data analyst, most being for software developer, so if you want to maximize your H-1B opportunities, your primary focus you would think would be software development however there is unlimited number of H-1B research jobs, and they don't need software develop or is it in research they need data analysts. So to maximize your H1B opportunities best to get a master's degree in data science or business analytics, with electives in software development and information technology so that you can maximize your H-1B job opportunities. After you have your H-1B job you can take additional certificates in whatever you want to learn and do. You could study business analytics or business analyst but if you don't have a job, who cares?

[@namastesashitharoor8814]

you are missing the biggest point, there are only 85,000 regular H-1B jobs and very few of them are for business analyst or data analyst, most being for software developer, so if you want to maximize your H-1B opportunities, your primary focus you would think would be software development however there is unlimited number of H-1B research jobs, and they don't need software develop or is it in research they need data analysts. So to maximize your H1B opportunities best to get a master's degree in data science or business analytics, with electives in software development and information technology so that you can maximize your H-1B job opportunities. After you have your H-1B job you can take additional certificates in whatever you want to learn and do. You could study business analytics or business analyst but if you don't have a job, who cares?

[@farazhussain4046]

Business analyst also require technical skills like excel, sql,python, is it chandoo sir??

[@yogesh37100]

@@chandoo_ qqaq

[@aceallen2505]

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

[@gooroo3578]

well said

[@namastesashitharoor8814]

you are missing the biggest point, there are only 85,000 regular H-1B jobs and very few of them are for business analyst or data analyst, most being for software developer, so if you want to maximize your H-1B opportunities, your primary focus you would think would be software development however there is unlimited number of H-1B research jobs, and they don't need software develop or is it in research they need data analysts. So to maximize your H1B opportunities best to get a master's degree in data science or business analytics, with electives in software development and information technology so that you can maximize your H-1B job opportunities. After you have your H-1B job you can take additional certificates in whatever you want to learn and do. You could study business analytics or business analyst but if you don't have a job, who cares?

[@MashhoodAhmed48]

Bro i am certified Introvert working As BA.

[@akshaym.d1591]

@@MashhoodAhmed48 i also an introvert. Can i become a business analyst

[@Athu1521]

@@MashhoodAhmed48 Are u comfortable doing your job ?

[@george31097]

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

[@namastesashitharoor8814]

you are missing the biggest point, there are only 85,000 regular H-1B jobs and very few of them are for business analyst or data analyst, most being for software developer, so if you want to maximize your H-1B opportunities, your primary focus you would think would be software development however there is unlimited number of H-1B research jobs, and they don't need software develop or is it in research they need data analysts. So to maximize your H1B opportunities best to get a master's degree in data science or business analytics, with electives in software development and information technology so that you can maximize your H-1B job opportunities. After you have your H-1B job you can take additional certificates in whatever you want to learn and do. You could study business analytics or business analyst but if you don't have a job, who cares?

[@suryaprakashdash4903]

How did you join Da after Ba

[@nurulhasansaiyed7382]

I completed my B.A.(English) last year..Which further study (masters) should I opt, if I want to make career as B.A. or D.A.?

[@suryaprakashdash4903]

@@nurulhasansaiyed7382 mba

[@rajeshpohani9308]

Hey, I am also willing to switch from Business analyst to Data analyst Can you help me out, from where should I start?

[@mahalakshmiiyer6420]

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.

[@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.

[@sincerelysilvia]

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

[@shantaletechwi729]

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

[@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.

[@Gozhini]

I really appreciate your efforts to serve the people in need of these technology skills

[@emiesellasie7645]

God brought me here

[@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!

[@msksimsksi]

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

[@mahendrans1950]

Thanks for this video, I'm sure it is very rare to get a simple and clear explanation like you did, wish you to continue this bro....

[@samarthchowdhury6574]

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

[@harivinayak03]

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

[@vishalsingh-tq1nr]

Awesome!! the reason i say awesome is because of the simplicity with which you delivered all the points!! one of the few channels which i subscribed halfway through the video :) thanks againf or the explanation!!

[@maithilymadhu]

This was so helpful and very well explained. Thank you so much!

[@xhaxh]

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

[@chandoo_]

You're most welcome

[@JonathanFimka]

Excellent resource; I will use this to gear up for my next job search soon.

[@samnfor1196]

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

[@HeahMinAn]

+1

[@joshk7051]

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.

[@Pattersm]

How did you get started in your role? What did you learn to prepare you for it?

[@joshk7051]

@@Pattersm networking, internal referral, and general familiarity with the position requirements. Oh and showing genuine interest in the role (asking good questions and exhibiting enthusiasm). That was what made me stand apart from the rest per my manager.

[@candycandy4357]

I really like your hat idea creativity on BA and DA explanation. I will continue to follow your channel... The role play on your video tuitorial, is again another excellent input to the community. Thank you and cheers for all the great sharing..

[@pritishdhawal9884]

Thank you so much Chandoo. You have really helped with this useful information. One of best and point to point video on this topic. Thanks again. ❤️

[@khanumer9826]

Thanks sir for sharing your experience with us. Pls create video on data analyst vs financial analyst.

[@RiPp1er]

Very informative video Chandoo! I've learned so much from it! I think that Data Analyst describes me the best. I love to write code and I love Calculus. I have an engineering degree and I love Excel, SQL, and Tableau.

[@rishiksarkar9293]

Thank you so much sir...my all doubts are cleared now Fabulous explanation!!

[@thepersonalfinancedefender]

Thanks you. I'm currently both a business analyst and a data analyst.

[@consultpunit]

Thanks Chandoo for clarifying the difference between BA & DA

[@JorgeRivera-jp2ys]

Great video, thank you! Things are more clear now.

[@iAMchayanon]

Thank you for your information. It’s very helpful information and easy to understand.

[@maheshlowe907]

This is a great explanation for BA vs DA. Thanks lot. Great video.

[@arbazahmad7177]

Thank you so much Chandoo for this nice explanation about BA and DA. Can you please make a video about Financial Analyst and what skill required for that.

[@wayneedmondson1065]

Intersting comparison! Thanks for the discussion. Thumbs up!!

[@shivrao4734]

Thanks for making this video, very informative and valuable!

[@Soulenergy31]

Thank you very much for this awesome explanation on BA and DA Chandoo, you rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hamsavardhiniarumugam1683]

Thanks for sharing the experience. This would help me alot. We could easily understand the difference and help me to select the correct path for the career. keep doing :)

[@Wdcrabby]

very informative and detailed, thank you! Also, your hair is fantastic.

[@noname-zd6wu]

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. 😁

[@NobodyListens2CJD]

Just a question? What qualifications did you have? Do you have a masters degree? I’m currently looking for one of these positions

[@noeasuarez]

hows your business analyst role going so far?

[@arjunyakala6851]

@@NobodyListens2CJD do u get answer??

[@shubham_M7777]

is BA, DA not good career for maths haters? Please tell

[@the_sourcandy]

​@@shubham_M7777did u get your answers??

[@TheVishalrockstar]

thanks Sir i got my vision cleared after watching your video!

[@mohitvishwakarma1335]

Thank for explaining for in short and simple way

[@carolinetafadzwamaduro6412]

Great content conveyed with humility

[@financialtechnologist3373]

Elaborated in an excellent manner.

[@singhdishank]

Accurate description of the role

[@tanujakhatavkar3810]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience in such a pinpointed -systematic way. Watching all your videos just out of interest.

[@chandoo_]

Glad it was helpful and welcome to the channel.

[@christjordan4590]

Thank you very much. It was brief and very clear.

[@shoaibmohammad8334]

Always very informative. Thanks Chandoo.

[@olayinkafawehinmi1492]

This is quite brief and insightful....thumbs-up

[@rs27pankaj]

Thanks .. appreciate . It will helps to clear all doubts .

[@LolaByNature]

Very insightful video, thanks for sharing!

[@mindingmybusiness4846]

This was very informative. Thank you!

[@alirezarashidi_ir]

Hey! Thanks so much for this video!

[@chelsealazarus923]

Thank you so much for the clear explanation 🙏

[@riddhideshpande5056]

Amazing video with clear explanation of both roles with skills and career path .. Thanks for this fantastic video.

[@chandoo_]

Glad you liked it!

[@midhucktvm]

Great explanation. Thank you so much👍

[@ganeshoptom]

Thanks a lot The video was so clear I am a data scientist at a reputed Eye hospital India and now building AI models. I like the head concept so people can visual has and see things which was very nice

[@asheemmishra2405]

Thanks Chandoo for such an insightful video!!

[@chandoo_]

My pleasure!!

[@ps6572]

Hi , just stumbled upon your video. Thanks for explaining so clearly . Helped me decide. I am really interested in becoming a BA. currently in finance , although my role seems to be slowly edging into BA category. Do I need a formal certifications , to get into the field ?

[@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. 😅

[@Data_Lady3]

This was an excellent explanation!

[@maheshkpm2004]

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

[@noorhussainwarsi4209]

The most under rated KZbinr.

[@umaramachandran21]

Thanks for the informative video. BA-PM or Product Manager are also roles to consider for a BA.

[@demaxsuelmarques6382]

Excelente explanation! Thanks!

[@lailabelhaj23]

Thank you, I'm an IT business analyst, your video helps

[@chandoo_]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nzed4891]

Great video! Keep it up.

[@Learner807]

Thank you so much for this video all my doubts are cleared

[@chandoo_]

You are most welcome

[@goutamvarma6006]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@user-oh1zc4nn2v]

that's a great initiative

[@rajat2545]

Kickass video...chandooo...cleared so many doubts...loved the video.. Keep up gud work

[@chandoo_]

Glad you liked it

[@masteradam2004]

Great video. Thanks!

[@amrutakasar9239]

Thank you so much for useful information

[@ZannaLis]

Thank you very much for explaining! I am studying Data Analysis, but also got offered a Business Analyst's job position. And I needed to understand the difference, your video helped me a lot!

[@GianChan]

Have you decided already? Having the same dilemma right now. Thanks!

[@ZannaLis]

@@GianChan Hi! Ir now started a work as a BA while still doing a DA course. As a BA I get to read client's documents, draw process drawings, describe processes and learning much about information systems and IT. In the BA course I get to work with data in databases and sheets and draw graphs. In both cases I need to present findings and solutions for the client, as well as use visuals and make presentations. If you like numbers and discoveries, go for DA. If you like working with people and organize processes and IT, go with BA. :)

[@GianChan]

@@ZannaLis thank you for this! BA requires more soft skills, right? This is one of my weaknesses since I’m an introvert.

[@ZannaLis]

@@GianChan yes, manu meetings with klients and team to discuss processes

[@meghanadighe6421]

Thanks. Very nicely explained

[@imanuelishakbayev3832]

you explain things very well.

[@Aysha1419]

Pls talk about systems analyst and scope for people who are currently working in the ERP field. How can we improve our career and what are the skills that need to be developed to excel in this career! Do let us know what are the other future options available for people who are currently working as ERP consultant

[@hyderali209]

Thanks for the great content ! Love from Pakistan ❤

[@Alexaurusy]

Thanks for the information.

[@autodidactech1066]

Loved the hat idea!

[@ekaterinakavelina6283]

I loved the hat idea! ☺

[@philipjose8092]

Excellent stuff.

[@mindgamer2728]

I'm an introvert too, I'll work on to become a Data Analyst.

[@drycheckbooksk]

Thanks. Nailed every point. My first video and I already love your channel👌

[@riogrl324]

Love this explanation. I’m thinking of changing careers so this is interesting!

[@dsouzadavid80]

There are 12 rules to succeed as a Data Analyst and I found these to be very helpful watching this video string "12 Rules to Succeed for Data Analysts" by Datafluids. Hope this tutorial also helps you. Best wishes for your career.

[@deepaknirala2130]

Thank you sir. Best teacher.

[@chandoo_]

Most welcome

[@yula_bond]

Thank you very much for very useful video)) now I understand difference a little bit more 😂 it’s very interesting topic for me, because now I’m thinking about changing job)

[@mobarockhossain8585]

You are really Awesome...!!

[@rameshmnair6392]

Thank you so much ..Chandoo

[@cheeragcd]

Thanks bro for drawing a line between both of them. Get explainer video. 😉

[@Skibadee99]

If your an introvert, being a BA is still fine, its the Project Manager that needs to be an extrovert. I work as a BA and really not a great meeting leader, but i have the tech skills to communicate about the tech stuff

[@zahrafarzanyar7522]

Great content!

[@manindrakumar3359]

Thanks Chandoo, this clarifies very well. If you could think of making a video on HR Analytics. Thank you.

[@chandoo_]

You are welcome Manindra. I am planning to create a few videos on HR Analytics in upcoming months. So stay tuned. Meanwhile, also check out my live stream on hr data analysis I did a few years ago - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4TKmYWbrtJ_ntE

[@samarthshukla5272]

Thank you for this video

[@subhrajitchakraborty8170]

Thank you sir for this video

[@miZnIce01]

Thank you, man

[@thuganomics5430]

Great content❤

[@patchy64]

Excellent video

[@lallmanish90]

Business analysts work between business teams and technology teams. Business analysts talk to business teams, do requirement analysis and documentation, prepare designs and mockups, prepare test cases and scenarios, and prepare business proposals. Data analysts work between data teams and business teams. Data analysts talk to data teams and business teams, prepare data for analysis, analyze data, build data models, build dashboards, and present findings to stakeholders. Both careers require different skills and have different career paths.

[@oliviabarreto5954]

excellent explanation

[@rajeshkumare9740]

thanks bruh Pakka explanation !!

[@monicamoorthy3581]

Thank you Chandoo.. that was an excellent video for someone trying to understand what is the role of BA or DA.. i have worked in manual testing for a few years and now on a career break. I would like to start my career again in either BA or DA role. I would like to know if you have any suggestions on courses for both or will my experience help me in getting into these roles?