This course forms part of the Microsoft Power BI Analyst Professional Certificate. This Professional Certificate consists of a series of courses that offers a good starting point for a career in data analysis using Microsoft Power BI.
In this course, 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.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:  
• Describe how data is produced and gathered in businesses and organizations. 
• Outline the role of data in creating data-driven decisions and successful business outcomes. 
• Classify key stages in the data analysis process. 
• Recognize the skills needed by a Power BI analyst and the tools they use. 
• List the tasks performed by a Power BI Data Analyst. 
• Recognize the components of Power BI. 
This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft PL-300 exam. By passing the PL-300 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification.
Overview
Syllabus
- Data analysis in business
- 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.
- The right tools for the job
- This module introduces the learner to data collection, data sources, the ETL process and the importance of evaluating data for analysis
- Final project and assessment: Harnessing the power of data in Power BI
- In this module, you will be assessed on the key skills covered in the Course.
Taught by
Microsoft