Getting started as a data analyst.

 Hello everyone, I will like to welcome you to this introductory article. 

Data and data related disciplines are the future of this planet. Data will drive the remaining part of the 21st century and subsequent centuries. I am almost certain that you are having interest in this field. Hence the reason you found yourself on this page. 

Data analysis is the process of providing solution(s) to a problem through data. In order to be a successful data analyst, you must have 'analytical mindset'. You must learn to ask the right questions and seeks the right answers to your questions. This for me, is the most import step towards being a great data analyst. 

In addition, you must be willing and open to knowledge. Data analytics is a dynamic field. What you knew last 6 months could be obsolete by tomorrow. You must have knack for trending technologies. I always advice newbies to start with their data analysis journey with Microsoft Excel. You will find useful resources on YouTube, W3Schools, Coursera and other platforms. 

While waiting for the part two of this introductory article, which will provide better insight, why don't you take that first step and get some some Excel tutorials on online? I recommend that you start with Edureka's YouTube channel. You will get some nice resources to begin your Excel journey.