Thinking Like an Analyst - Maven Analytics Course

Thinking Like an Analyst is a 5-hour course for aspiring analytics & BI professionals looking to build the foundation for a successful career to understand what it takes to be a Data Analyst.

It covers the following:

• Why Analytics?
• Data Analysis Workflow
• Measurement Planning
• Data Prep & Analysis
• Visualization & Dashboards
• The Analyst Toolkit

These topics are well-explained with the help of frameworks & case studies. The key takeaways are highlighted at the end of each section.  Practical and engaging real-world advice, along with shared best practices, enriches the content. 

The slide deck used during the course can be downloaded to follow along and also for future reference.

I liked how the iterative process of designing and presenting the data on a dashboard is explained through progressive steps in a case study -

Define the purpose > Choose the right metrics > Present the data effectively > 

Eliminate clutter & noise > Use layout to focus attention > Tell a clear story