{"id":5248,"date":"2023-10-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/?p=5248"},"modified":"2024-08-01T10:02:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T14:02:26","slug":"business-analyst-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/skills\/business-analyst-skills","title":{"rendered":"20+ Business Analyst Skills for Your Resume in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Business analysts<\/a> bridge the gap between business and information technology (IT), helping companies make better and more informed data-driven decisions. The most crucial business analyst skills include a mix of technical abilities and interpersonal skills<\/a> \u2014 a successful analyst must be able to analyze data and effectively communicate their findings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business Analyst Technical Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Data Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Much of a business analyst’s day involves collecting and analyzing data, which requires a variety of vital data skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Analyzing data is one of the most critical skills for a business analyst. An analyst needs strong analytical skills and a familiarity with the different ways to analyze data, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n