Last week an article by Qlik's very own CEO Mike Capone was published on Forbes.com. Mike discussesthe Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is society’s transitionfrom industrial-based to information-driven business. This is a direction that we have been heading in for a number of years, but more recently the velocity and volume of data that is being generated is surpassingthe expectations of many. This is leaving businesses faced with the question of how to take advantage of this mass of data to propel their organisations forward and to stay ahead of the competition.Currently there is one key issue that is blocking businesses from using these enormous amounts of data to drive their success- the data skills gap. TheWEF Future of Jobshighlights the increase in technology jobs expected over the coming years across all sectors, but currently only 21% of 16-24 year olds deem themselves to be data literate.Not everyone needs to become a data scientist, but they do need to be able to understand how to read, work with, analyse and argue with data in order to make informed business decisions. Without these skills, students will be under prepared for the expectations of the modern day world of work.You can read Mike's full article here:https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2019/05/03/data-skills-and-the-fourth-industrial-revolution/#6bc32352509dTo bridge this skills gap, Qlik is committed toThe Data Literacy ProjectandThe Qlik Academic Program. The Academic Program is a free initiative to improve student data literacy and employability by providing University students and academics with free Qlik software and training resources. If you are a student or academic looking to get involved, you can join the program for free here:qlik.com/academicprogram.
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It’s becoming more and more obvious that analytics can be used in any business area and indeed any organisation to drive informed decision making and positive change. So it’s well worth getting to grips with software like Qlik as the demand for analytical skills continues to grow.But if you’re tired of looking at boring example data sets that don’t have much relevance to you, then read on. Here are a few ideas as to how you can use Qlik in your day to day life. Not only are these a great way to practice using the software, but you can also make some discoveries that might just make life a little bit sweeter!1. Fitness- If you use any type of activity tracker you can get some deeper insights into your performance with Qlik. Whatever sport you’re into, or whatever fitness goal you have, you can dig into the detail you need to create your strategy to go for gold. Many trackers such as Fitbit have an API so that you can connect your data directly to your Qlik application. 2. Curating your collections - Do you have an embarrassingly large shoe or trainer collection? By creating some simple fields such as style, colour and occasion, with Qlik Sense you will easily be able to see what your best options are for each day, whatever your plans might be. And if you’re looking to cut back on your habit, this can be a handy point of reference when you’re in-store tempted to make your next purchase.3. Personal Banking – This might not be the most exciting option but using your bank statement data to create Qlik visualisations can be a great way to really analyse your spending and to see where you can start saving a few extra pennies. One too many morning coffees or Friday night pints? You’ll soon discover it here. 4. Foodies – Whether it’s cheese, wine, burgers or beer, you could use Qlik to find out where your taste buds should lead you next. Take a look at this example Qlik Sense application onbeer in America which gives information on everything from production by brewery to prices.5. Just for fun – If you’re obsessed with any TV show or movie series like Game of Thrones or the Marvel Universe, there is plenty of publicly available data that you can pull into Qlik to impress your friends with new facts and figures. Check out sites like Kaggle to get yourself started.If you are a student or academic who would like to get started on one of the above projects, make sure that you sign up for our Academic Program. Not only will you enjoy free Qlik software but you’ll also get access to a whole range of training resources to make you an expert in no time. Sign up here: qlik.com/academicprogram
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Last week we shared Qlik's involvement in Philadelphia's DataFest and this week we wanted to share more information regarding the winners of the weekend long challenge!
The turnout for DataFest was impressive! DataFest brought in15 teams consisting of 60 students from 11 local colleges and universities!
Winning categories included Best Insight, Best Visualizations, Best Use of External Data, Participants Choice, and Best Data Sleuthing!
Best Use Of External Data- Bucknell UniversityExcellence In Data Sleuthing- Bucknell UniversityParticipants Choice Award- Temple UniversityRunner Up- Best Insight- Franklin and Marshall CollegeBest Data Visualization- Bucknell UniversityBest Insight- Villanova University
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The data science industry has become the fastest growing job in the last decade and the second most popular degree at master level after MBA. Data scientists are the bridge that connect the dots between programming and implementation of the science of data, the impact of data on business problem.
Today, it is estimated that a whopping 50,000 machine learning and data science jobs are unfilled with another 40,000 new jobs being added by 2020 just in India alone.
If you are a Professor or student and wish to propel your career in analytics, make use of the free resources under the Qlik Academic Program and get qualified as a Business Analyst and/or Data Architect. To know more about the program, visit: https://www.qlik.com/us/academicprogram
This week I was back in the classroom at Ravensbourne University London, introducing Qlik to first years studying for a BSc in Digital & Technology Solutions. But this wasn't the typical student audience. Mid-week lie-ins and late night partying isn't such a reality for this lot. This is a Higher Apprenticeship Degree course which means that the students are employed by a company and have a combined routine of work and study. On this particular course many of the apprentices are employed by BT,and they have a cycle of 4-6 weeks of full time work and then 1 week of full time study at University.This new approach offers a valuable alternative to university, with the qualification to match. But apprentices will not be burdened with student debt, as their tuition fees are paid by the employer and the government. What's more, degree apprenticeships have proven that they can increase female participation in male dominated subjects(34 per cent compared with 29 per cent in similar traditional degree courses.) So what's not to love!?Well it looks as though many schools and colleges still do not provide students with the same levels of information around degree apprenticeships as they do about the traditional university route. Also, family and friends can sometimes have a stigmatised view of apprenticeships which can heavily influence students decision making. So it seems like there is still a way to go to have degree apprenticeships seen in the same light as traditional university courses. Jassiem Moore, a Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Officer gives his opinion here:https://feweek.co.uk/2019/04/03/how-to-move-more-school-leavers-towards-degree-apprenticeships/If you are a studying for a degree apprenticeship or lecturing on a degree apprenticeship course you can access the free Business Intelligence software and training resources offered by Qlik as part of our Academic Program:qlik.com/academicprogram
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This week Qlik and WIT a Qlik Partner presented at Madonna University in Michigan. The university hosted a panel session focused on analytics within different industries and WIT was there to represent Qlik as a leading visualization and analytics tool.
Scott Smith,Analytics Practice Director at WIT joined the discussion and later presented to a group of undergraduates about Qlik in the classroom. The Academic Program was in virtual attendance to enable the students on the programs free software, training, and Qlik Sense certificate!
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Data analytics professionals are ruling the big data wave with analytics professionals out-earning software engineers by 26%. In their annual Analytics India Salary Study with AnalytixLabs, Analytics India finds out that over the last three years - 2016 to 2018 - there has been a pronounced growth in median salary across all experience levels, increasing from ?9.5 lakh in 2016 to 11.7 lakh in 2017 and touching 12.7 lakh per annum in 2018. The trend is leveling off with the average analytics salary capped at 12.6 lakh per annum across all experience levels in 2019.
The Qlik Academic Program provides free learning resources for educational institutions and Universities to learn data analytics. Empower your career in analytics by joining this program today: https://www.qlik.com/us/academicprogram
Qlik works with a broad range of organizations from manufacturers to retailers to the public sector, to help organizations harness the collective human intelligence of their staff, and to drive positive change. This means that whatever career direction you are considering, it's important to develop your analytical skills and to become familiar with widely used tools like Qlik.Today we're going to look at the role that Qlik has plays in health services to drive positive outcomes for both the patients and the healthcare organisations. Qlik works with various NHS trusts across the UK along with non-profit organisations in the U.S. like Touchstone Health Services. Productivity is a key area where analytics can provide insights and assist with improving performance. This has the benefit of reducing waiting times for patients, increasing the number of patients seen by clinicians, and increasing morale among staff who feel more empowered by the data available to them. You can read the full story on Touchstone Health Services and Qlik here:https://upshotstories.com/stories/data-and-clinical-outcomes-how-qlik-is-empowering-clinical-staff-with-dataTo prepare yourself for analytics in the world of work, whatever your chosen industry might be, visit qlik.com/academicprogram.Here you can sign up for the free Qlik Academic Program with access to our software, training resources, and even a qualification!
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A very essential part of the skills that are missing in Indian education system are digital skills. In the digital world that we live in, most of the everyday tasks are done online or on a computer. The world is an extremely data driven world and to make sense of that data and to get maximum utilisation of the plethora of opportunities that a business is getting these days, it is important to harness students with ways to make use of them to make them more employable.
The Qlik Academic Program provides free learning resources for Universities to enable Professors and students in data analytics. To get a head start in your career and equip yourself with latest resources in analytics, visit the following link to know about the offerings of the academic program and how you can be a part of it : https://www.qlik.com/us/company/academic-program
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