{"id":27981,"date":"2023-09-28T10:39:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T08:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/?p=27981"},"modified":"2023-09-28T10:39:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T08:39:58","slug":"data-consultant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/data-consultant\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Data Consultant: A Beginner\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>You\u2019re probably familiar with data scientists, <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/what-is-a-healthcare-data-analyst\/\">data analysts<\/a>, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/big-data-engineer-role\/\">big data engineers<\/a>, but what about data consultants?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exciting role is at the forefront of helping organizations translate data into a strategy for growth, but what does a data consultant do?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we\u2019ll lead you through the different types of data consultants you\u2019ll encounter and share some practical tips on how to kick-start your career in data consulting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to learn more? Let\u2019s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"#what-is-a-data-consultant\">What is a data consultant?<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#data-consultant-tools\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data consultant tools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#data-consultant-skills\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data consultant skills<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"#types-of-data-consultant\">Types of data consultant\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#data-analytics-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data analytics consultant<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#data-management-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data management consultant<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#big-data-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big data consultant<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#data-science-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data science consultant<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#data-privacy-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data privacy consultant<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#data-ethics-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data ethics consultant<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"#how-to-become-a-data-consultant-from-scratch\">How to become a data consultant from scratch\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"#pros-and-cons-of-being-a-data-consultant\">Pros and cons of being a data consultant<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-data-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. What is a data consultant?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data consultants are professionals who help companies make use of their data to inform any strategic decision-making and ensure that companies meet their defined targets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A report by McKinsey\u2019s AI arm, Quantum Black, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/quantumblack\/our-insights\/the-data-driven-enterprise-of-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">predicts the rise of the \u201cdata-driven enterprise\u201d by 2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and roles that support this technological transition will become increasingly necessary for success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because data consultants work with both data and management, they\u2019re uniquely positioned at the intersection of data science and business strategy, and require a balance of these two radically different skills to work most effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any data-driven role, data consultants must have well-honed technical expertise. They are capable of working with a range of data structures and types, and know how to use the most appropriate tools or platforms for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"data-consultant-tools\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data consultant tools<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on a company\u2019s preferred tech stack, data consultants may need to know how to use languages such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/what-is-python\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Python<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/what-is-sql\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SQL<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also typically use analytics software like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/what-is-tableau\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tableau<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looker<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/what-is-power-bi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power BI<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"data-consultant-skills\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data consultant skills<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forecasting<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many data consultants need to do <\/span><b>statistical analysis <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and even <\/span><b>predictive modeling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps them be more proficient at forecasting future trends using existing data, and helps make more accurate predictions about how likely a company will meet its targets, whether they\u2019re trying to increase sales or cut costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Machine learning<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data consultants increasingly draw on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/what-is-machine-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">machine learning methods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and models to automate this process and improve its accuracy, thus making them valuable analytic contributors to any organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft skills<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the word \u201cdata\u201d is in their title, it would be an oversight to assume that data consultants need to only be good at technical tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re very much data storytellers who take their technical findings and translate them into bite-sized and actionable business strategy. Often they will be called on to present their findings to senior management and stakeholders without a technical background.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data consultants who have strong written and oral communication skills are most effective in trying to influence strategic decision-making with their findings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"types-of-data-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Types of data consultant<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any career path, you can find many different specializations of data consultants. We\u2019ll turn to six of the most popular ones you\u2019ll encounter:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"data-analytics-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data analytics consultant<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data analytics consultants work to interpret data and identify trends for business insights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They typically work with cross-functional teams to extract raw data and transform it into actionable insights for management. They most commonly work with applied statistical software in their day-to-day work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some consultants also work on data management governance to ensure that the company complies with regulations around data use.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"data-management-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data management consultant<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As their title suggests, data management consultants help businesses manage their data to ensure accuracy, security, and privacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They often work at a high-level of abstraction that includes drawing up policies on data governance and how to manage internal databases. They also improve data quality, ensure that data sources are integrated across different platforms, and that these data management systems ultimately comply with regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As consultants, they make sure that companies know how to extract the most value from their data assets to make better decisions and improve strategic KPIs such as profit margins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"big-data-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big data consultant<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big data consultants work with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/what-is-big-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">very large volumes of data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, commonly defined as anything that a typical data management platform has issues handling at scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They typically use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/big-data-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big data tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as Hadoop, Spark, and NoSQL databases to extract insights from big data. As a result, their role is similar to the data analytics and management consultants, except that they need additional technical knowledge to comfortably handle the unique challenges of processing big data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"data-science-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data science consultant<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data science consultants are specialists who combine their knowledge in machine learning, statistics, and data analytics to make strategic decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re well-versed in working with big data to extract insights, make forecasts, and create compelling visualizations for narrative storytelling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They best add value by applying appropriate data modeling techniques to solve existing business challenges.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"data-privacy-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data privacy consultant<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data privacy consultants are specialists whose main responsibility is helping companies comply with complex and ever-changing data privacy regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They work to keep up on data privacy and management laws, interpret these legal frameworks, and translate them into actionable policies that can be effectively implemented across the company. They often perform audits on internal processes to try and find issues proactively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a niche role that requires a strong grasp of the technical fundamentals of data management, as well as training in legal frameworks. It can often be a high pressure job, since they are ultimately responsible for data security and compliance, which determines a company\u2019s reputation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"data-ethics-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data ethics consultant<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As concern around responsibility of data has grown considerably in recent years, there has been increasing demand for consultants specialized in data ethics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data ethics consultants are often called on at many steps along the data management pipeline. They create policies to ensure that internal use of data respects privacy laws, and design audits to test whether the collection, use, and storage of data meets ethical standards. More broadly, they also raise awareness internally on how to responsibly use data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their role remains critical within any organization that prioritizes high ethical standards, as any mistakes can inflict serious reputational damage when made public.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its increased relevance in the age of AI and beyond, it\u2019s no surprise CareerFoundry picked the data ethics consultant role as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/career-change\/jobs-of-the-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of the jobs of the future<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29084\" src=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/data-ethics-is-a-huge-topic-now-and-in-the-coming-future.jpeg\" alt=\"A data ethics consultant discussing topics with three other stakeholders.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/data-ethics-is-a-huge-topic-now-and-in-the-coming-future.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/data-ethics-is-a-huge-topic-now-and-in-the-coming-future-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/data-ethics-is-a-huge-topic-now-and-in-the-coming-future-1024x512.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/data-ethics-is-a-huge-topic-now-and-in-the-coming-future-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-become-a-data-consultant-from-scratch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. How to become a data consultant from scratch<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a fresh graduate or a mid-career professional trying to make the leap into data consulting, it can be daunting to consider how to do so if you lack experience or credentials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, as our roadmap will outline, the process might be easier than you might realize. We have a few tips on how to get started towards data consulting regardless of your professional background.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many data consultants hold degrees from fields such as economics, statistics, physics, and data science.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you didn\u2019t graduate from these fields, consider whether you took courses that signaled your analytical potential. For instance, if you have a computer science degree, that not only demonstrates to employers your technical abilities to work with analytics platforms, but also your ability to tackle difficult abstract problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider whether you\u2019ve taken any courses or programs that involved a foundation in mathematics, data, and programming as these would prove an edge in the hiring process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skills and certifications<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have any of these educational credentials, it\u2019s still not impossible for you to make the transition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many specific skills that employers look for in a data consultant. These include knowledge of programming languages like Python, SQL, or R, and experience with <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/top-data-visualization-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data visualization tools<\/a> like Power BI. If you have experience with machine learning (a side project counts!), that\u2019s something to bring up in an interview too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps most importantly, you will need to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and that\u2019s something that you can prove by improving your analytical writing and public speaking. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also pursue industry-recognized certifications such as DAMA International\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdmp.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exam to further demonstrate your interest in data consulting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers typically place a premium on previous experience. After all, real-world experience trumps textbooks and theory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re short on experience, try to find internships, entry-level roles, or even volunteer opportunities that make use of data analysis. You can even ask for more data-related tasks in your current job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These slowly build a credible portfolio of real-world projects that not only demonstrate your technical competence, but also your keen interest in excelling as a data consultant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to find a job is through a direct referral.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this, you\u2019ll need to start building meaningful connections with other professionals in data consulting. This is easier if you\u2019re located in a tech center or a major city like San Francisco and London, where there are always industry events and meetups you can join as a newcomer to meet other professionals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re located in a smaller city, you can still join online tech communities through sites such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meetup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and start to engage with them there too. Networking is always more efficient than sending 50 job applications a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also more fun to meet new people; even if you don\u2019t get a job out of a new connection, chances are you\u2019ll have learnt something valuable by sharing strategies and tools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-being-a-data-consultant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Pros and cons of being a data consultant<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any role, it\u2019s worth considering the positives and negatives of being a data consultant before embarking on a path towards it. So, let&#8217;s go through a few of them now:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High pay\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data consultants are highly sought after because of their required specialized and interdisciplinary skillset.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, companies are inclined to offer competitive compensation during hiring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High demand<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data consultants will only become more popular as software continues to \u201ceat the world\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a growing field that is currently experiencing a shortage of experienced and qualified candidates. In fact, the Bureau of Labour Statistics has found that management analysts, a close match to data consultants, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/management-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are expected to grow 11 percent over the next decade<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning on the job<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since data consultants work at the cutting edge of technology and business, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to continue learning and grow your skill set throughout your career.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of work<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As data consultants span industries, you will have your pick of projects depending on what you might be more interested in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working on projects across sectors such as finance and healthcare also increases learning opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress and pressure<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As this is a fast-paced industry to work in, with the need to constantly learn new skills to better serve clients, it can lead to burnout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data consultants also often work with tight and overlapping deadlines, and it can be stressful to juggle these demands while also aiming to meet clients\u2019 high expectations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical skillset<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since data consultants need to have both soft- and hard skills, it can be challenging to cultivate a strong technical background while also excelling as a communicator.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Wrap-up\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rise of data-driven decision-making has meant that analysts not only need to be technically equipped to parse trends from data, but to also translate them into actionable business strategies. Data consultants have become highly sought-after for their strong technical knowledge and ability to translate hard data into business insights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a data enthusiast, a fresh grad applying for your first job, or if you\u2019re doing a mid-career transition, this guide was written to help you towards a thriving career in data consulting. We\u2019ve provided you with a roadmap on how to become a data consultant. If you get excited by the thought of transforming data points into strategic narratives, this just might be the perfect role for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the world of business analytics interests you but you don\u2019t know where to start, why not try CareerFoundry\u2019s <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/short-courses\/become-a-data-analyst\/\">free introductory data analytics course<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? It covers the basics of data analytics as a field and will give you a good idea of whether or not it\u2019s a career path you\u2019re interested in pursuing further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also be interested in the following articles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/big-data-engineer-role\/\">What Does A Big Data Engineer Actually Do?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/what-kind-of-data-analyst-are-you\/\">What Kind of Data Analyst Are You? The Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/data-analyst-job-with-no-experience\/\">How to Become a Data Analyst with No Experience<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now more than ever data consultants are hugely in demand. Factors such as the growth of data-led businesses and tools led to this. 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