Business Intelligence Analyst
If you like interpreting data to support decision-making, creating dashboards and reports, and identifying business trends this role is for you.
A Business Intelligence Analyst gathers, analyzes, and visualizes data to support business decisions. They create reports using tools like Tableau or Power BI to drive strategy and improve organizational performance.
Skills you’ll need: SQL, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Power BI, Tableau Software, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving
Recommended credentials
Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel
Course 1 of 8
Harnessing the Power of Data with Power BI
Course 2 of 8
Extract, Transform and Load Data in Power BI
Course 3 of 8
Data Modeling in Power BI
Course 4 of 8
Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI
Course 5 of 8
Creative Designing in Power BI
Course 6 of 8
Deploy and Maintain Power BI Assets and Capstone project
Course 7 of 8
Microsoft PL-300 Exam Preparation and Practice
Course 8 of 8
Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials
Course 1 of 11
Excel Basics for Data Analysis
Course 2 of 11
Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos
Course 3 of 11
Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)
Course 4 of 11
SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases
Course 5 of 11
Data Warehouse Fundamentals
Course 6 of 11
Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel
Course 7 of 11
Getting Started with Tableau
Course 8 of 11
Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau
Course 9 of 11
The Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst Capstone Project
Course 10 of 11
Generative AI: Elevate your Business Intelligence Career
Course 11 of 11
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