business intelligence
The tools used to transform large amounts of raw data into relevant and helpful business information.
business intelligence — the tools used to transform large amounts of raw data into relevant and helpful business information. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 60.68/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 7 occupations in our catalogue, including Training and development managers, ICT presales engineer, chief technology officer, and eBusiness manager.
Occupations that require business intelligence
Showing top 7 of 7 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is business intelligence?
The tools used to transform large amounts of raw data into relevant and helpful business information.
What category of skill is business intelligence?
ESCO classifies business intelligence under the knowledge category, specifically in the management and administration subcategory.
Is business intelligence an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 60.68/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require business intelligence?
In our catalogue, 7 occupations list business intelligence as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include Training and development managers, ICT presales engineer, chief technology officer, eBusiness manager, knowledge engineer, big data archive librarian.
How transferable is business intelligence between industries?
ESCO tags business intelligence as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is business intelligence the same as business analytics?
Yes — business intelligence is also known as business analytics, BI, or business intelligence tools. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn business intelligence?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands business intelligence and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.