About
Data is the new oil but only if you can make sense of it. This course equips learners with the essential skills to analyze, visualize, and interpret data using two powerful tools: Microsoft Excel and Power BI. Whether you’re a student, business professional, or entrepreneur, you’ll learn how to turn raw data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions. No prior analytics experience is required just basic computer literacy. 1. Introduction to Data Analytics Understanding the role of data in decision-making Basics of data analysis: types of data, data sources, and formats Overview of Excel & Power BI as analytics tools 2. Data Analytics with Excel Data cleaning and preparation using Excel Functions & formulas for analysis (SUMIF, VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, etc.) PivotTables and PivotCharts for summarizing data Using Excel for dashboards and reports 3. Power BI Essentials Introduction to Power BI Desktop & Power BI Service Connecting to multiple data sources Data transformation with Power Query Data modeling and relationships 4. Data Visualization & Reporting Designing effective dashboards in Excel and Power BI Creating interactive charts, KPIs, and slicers Storytelling with data: turning numbers into insights Publishing and sharing reports in Power BI 5. Practical Applications Business case studies (sales analysis, financial reporting, customer insights) Automating reports with Power BI Best practices for analytics in the workplace Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, learners will be able to: ✔ Clean, organize, and analyze datasets using Excel ✔ Build pivot tables and dashboards for business insights ✔ Use Power BI to create interactive visualizations and reports ✔ Apply business intelligence concepts to real-world problems ✔ Present data in a clear, professional, and impactful way
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