There are various certifications and diploma courses in the field of analytics and data science that will help you to acquire the relevant knowledge and skills to enter into this field. Seekho provides a wide range of on demand courses on analytics and data science covering topics such as microsoft power BI, Python, R programming, google analytics etc.
Apart from this there are post graduate level programs in the field of management and computer science that provide a specialisation in analytics and data science. To be able to qualify for these post graduate courses one must have completed their graduate studies with at least 50% aggregate marks.
To become an analytics and data science professional, you must brush up your analytical and numerical skills. You should also study the operations of computer softwares such as SQL and computer languages such as Python. You should have experience in working with excel and have basic statistical skills. Good interpretive and problem solving skills are a must for becoming a data analyst or scientist.