You’ll learn about the role of a data analyst and the main stages involved in the data analysis process with a focus on applying them using Microsoft Power BI.

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Unlock the Power of Data with Power BI
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Instructor: Microsoft
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What you'll learn
How to recognize and use the key data analysis components of Microsoft Power BI.
Understand a Power BI data analyst's skills, tasks, and tools.
Describe the different stages in the data analysis process that result in data-driven decisions.
Skills you'll gain
- Category: Business Analytics
- Category: Data Transformation
- Category: Power BI
- Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Category: Data Literacy
- Category: Data Collection
- Category: Data Cleansing
- Category: Business Intelligence
- Category: Data Visualization Software
- Category: Data Analysis
- Category: Data Storytelling
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces the learner to the role of a Data Analyst, key data analysis concepts and how data plays an important role in business. The learner is briefly introduced to Power BI as tool for data analysis.
What's included
6 videos19 readings6 assignments3 discussion prompts
This module introduces the learner to data collection, data sources, the ETL process and the importance of evaluating data for analysis
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8 videos11 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will be assessed on the key skills covered in the Course.
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1 video3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025
Enjoyed the actual exercises taking data in CSV form and bringing it into Power BI and making some visual dashboards.
Frequently asked questions
This program is for you:
● If you want to switch or start a career in the field of data analytics.
● If you are interested in the field of data analytics, just beginning to work with business intelligence and data analysis solutions and services, or new to Microsoft Power BI.
You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.
It typically takes 5 months to complete the 8 courses. But some learners may go through the content faster.