In this Data Analytics microcredential course, participants will master advanced strategies and techniques for utilizing Power BI, a versatile tool for both business and technical needs. They will learn to handle diverse data sources, visualize and analyze data, and effectively manage and share reports and dashboards for enhanced team collaboration. Whether learners are working on business or technical projects, this course equips them with the skills to optimize data analysis and reporting using Power BI.
What You’ll Learn
Upon completing this course, you can proficiently prepare and structure data for analysis. Additionally, you will have developed a strong foundation in analytical skills, which encompasses data cleaning, analysis, and visualization, all achieved through Power BI. Furthermore, you will be skilled in the creation and management of workspaces and datasets within the Power BI platform.
Skills You’ll Gain
- Data analysis
- Azure
- Power BI
Roles
- Data Analyst
Course Outline
Module 1: Microsoft Data Analytics
Module 2: Prepare Data for Analysis
Module 3: Model Data in Power BI
Module 4: Visualize Data in Power BI
Module 5: Data Analysis in Power BI
Module 6: Manage Workspaces and Datasets in Power BI
Required Resources
Laptop, Intel Core i5 or higher, 16GB, 1TB Storage, Graphics Card (Hardware); Microsoft Power BI (Software); Adequate Internet Connection (Network)
Pre-Requisites
The audience for this course is data professionals and business intelligence professionals who want to learn how to perform data analysis using Power BI accurately. This course is also targeted toward those individuals who develop reports that visualize data from the data platform technologies that exist both in the cloud and on-premises.
Assessment
In this Data Analytics course, there will be:
- One (1) diagnostic assessment is conducted synchronously and focuses on knowledge-based testing. Learners have the flexibility to choose between remote or on-site participation.
- Two (2) formative assessments, one concentrating on knowledge and the other on performance-based skills measurement. Both formative assessments are available asynchronously, allowing learners to complete them at their own pace, with the option of remote or on-site participation.
- A summative assessment in Data Analytics centered on performance-based skills evaluation. This summative assessment will be conducted synchronously, allowing learners to participate remotely or on-site.
Credit and Recognition
Upon completing the Data Analytics course, learners will receive a Certificate of Completion and a badge. These serve both as a recognition of acquired data science expertise and a foundational step toward more advanced studies in said field.
This course is facilitated by a Microsoft Certified Professional, someone who has completed professional training for Microsoft products through a certification program provided by Microsoft. To ensure the quality of this microcredential, continuous feedback loops with students, instructors, and industry practitioners are maintained to improve content, delivery, and assessment methods continuously.
Learning Pathways
The learner is eligible to take the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate.
Also:
Data Analytics Path:
Data Management serves as your starting point on the path to becoming a skilled Data Analyst. This path ultimately leads to a broader understanding of data through Data Science.
