Data and Analytics

As more and more companies use data to improve their internal operations and to better understand their customers, new and improved skills will drive data success. These skills address a wide range of business problems, from building a resilient data architecture to improving the speed of data analysis to mining the data for new insights.

Closing the Data Skills Gap

Read our whitepaper on how technology companies are addressing the talent shortage in data analytics.

6/18/2021 | Whitepaper

Building AI Strategy

Without a doubt, AI has tremendous potential, but there are questions to be answered before AI meaningfully transforms business workflow.

7/5/2024 | Whitepaper

What Is Data Analytics: The Ultimate Guide

Discover everything you need to know about data analytics with this ultimate guide. Get started on your data analytics career today.

7/19/2023 | Guide

What Is a Data Analyst?

Data is the basis for many emerging technologies and offers the potential for growth in almost any industry.

3/24/2022 | Infographic

Why Is Data Visualization Crucial for Successful Financial Planning

Learn how data visualization is used in finance. Learn why it matters and how to use it, from CompTIA, the voice of information technology.

1/11/2022 | Article

Data Analytics Jobs: Why Data Makes a Great Career

Learn about data analytics jobs, skills, salaries, training and why data makes a great career, from CompTIA, the voice of information technology.

11/11/2021 | Article

Podcast: Tackling Data Skills

Learn how companies are building comprehensive plans for their data and the skills they are looking for from CompTIA, the voice of information technol...

9/27/2021 | Podcast

How Is Data Mining Used in Marketing?

Learn how data mining is used in marketing. Learn why it matters and how you can get involved from CompTIA, the voice of information technology.

9/9/2021 | Article

Top IT Skills in Demand

Data science, big data and data analytics are among the top 17 IT skills in demand for 2021. Read more about these in-demand skills.

Popular Data and Analytics Jobs

Data Analyst

Data analysts examine large datasets to identify trends, forecasts and data visualizations to tell a compelling story through actionable insights and help stakeholders make informed decisions.

Popular Data and Analytics Jobs

Data Scientist

Data scientists design and construct new processes for data modeling using algorithms, predictive analytics and statistical analysis. They arrange unstructured data and build their own methodologies and frameworks.