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Business Analytics Certification Program with Microsoft Power BI

Program Overview:

  • Duration: Up to 6 months.
  • Objective: Equip learners with business analytics skills using Microsoft Power BI. The program covers basic to advanced features, data visualization, report generation, and integrating Power BI with other tools.
  • Mode: Instructor-led live online course with weekly live Q&A sessions and assignments.
  • Target Audience: Beginners to intermediate users, including business professionals, analysts, and decision-makers.
  • Certification: Upon successful completion of assignments and projects, participants receive certification in Business Analytics with Microsoft Power BI From SkillSet Arena.

Month 1: Foundations of Business Analytics & Power BI Basics

Module 1: Introduction to Business Analytics:

  • Overview of Business Analytics.
  • Types of Analytics: Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive, and Prescriptive.
  • Importance of Data-Driven Decision Making.
  • Key Metrics and KPIs for Business Analytics
Module 2: Introduction to Power BI:

  • Overview of Microsoft Power BI.
  • Key Features of Power BI.
  • Installing Power BI Desktop.
  • Power BI Ecosystem: Power BI Desktop, Service, and Mobile.
Module 3: Data Import and Data Connections:

  • Understanding Different Data Sources (Excel, CSV, SQL Server, Azure,Web).
  • Importing Data into Power BI.
  • Understanding Data Models and Tables.
  • Data Cleaning and Transformation using Power Query.
Module 4: Creating Basic Visualizations:

  • Introduction to Visualization Types (Tables, Bar Charts, Line Charts, etc.).
  • Customizing Visuals (Formatting, Colors, Labels).
  • Basic Filtering and Slicing.
  • Creating Simple Reports in Power BI

Month 2: Intermediate Data Analysis and Visualization

Module 5: Data Relationships and Modelling:

  • Understanding Relationships between Tables.
  • Creating and Managing Relationships.
  • Building Data Models.
  • Calculated Columns and Measures.
Module 6: DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) Fundamentals:

  • Introduction to DAX.
  • Basic DAX Functions: SUM, COUNT, AVERAGE.
  • Working with Calculated Fields.
  • Using DAX for Data Analysis.
Module 7: Advanced Visualizations:

  • Creating Interactive Dashboards.
  • Using Maps, Gauges, and Advanced Visual Elements.
  • Working with Hierarchies in Visuals.
  • Creating Custom Tooltips
Module 8: Filters, Slicers, and Drill-Downs:

  • Adding Filters and Slicers to Report.
  • Creating Drill-Down Reports.
  • Interactive Report Navigation.
  • Using Bookmarks and Buttons for Interactivity.

Month 3: Advanced Analytics and Power BI Integration

Module 9: Time Intelligence and Forecasting:

  • Introduction to Time Intelligence in Power BI.
  • Date Functions in DAX.
  • Creating YTD, MTD, and QTD Calculations.
  • Basic Forecasting Techniques in Power BI.
Module 10: Advanced DAX:

  • Conditional Logic in DAX (IF, SWITCH).
  • Aggregation Functions (SUMX, AVERAGEX, MAXX).
  • Using DAX for Complex Data Analysis.
  • Case Studies: Advanced DAX Applications
Module 11: Power BI Service & Sharing Reports:

  • Publishing Reports to Power BI Service.
  • Understanding Power BI Workspaces.
  • Sharing Reports and Dashboards.
  • Configuring Permissions and Security.
Module 12: Power BI Integrations and Final Project:

  • Integrating Power BI with Excel, SQL Server, and SharePoint.
  • Introduction to Power BI API and Embedding.
  • Final Project: End-to-End Business Analytics Solution using Power BI.
  • Project Review and Feedback.

Assessments & Certification(From SkillSet Arena):

  • Assignments: Weekly hands-on assignments covering real-world business cases.
  • Quizzes: Multiple-choice and practical quizzes at the end of each week.
  • Final Project: Comprehensive project where students apply the entire workflow from data import and modelling to visualization and report sharing.


Certification From SkillSet Arena:

  • Awarded based on project completion and a passing score on final
    assessments.

Resources Provided:

  • Recorded video lectures.
  • Power BIG sample datasets and templates.
  • Documentation and guides for Power BI tools.
  • Access to a community forum for discussions and peer support

This program is a comprehensive online program designed to equip participants with the skills to analyze and visualize data for business decision-making using Power BI. Over the course of 3 months, students will learn how to gather, transform, and analyze business data, generate reports, and create interactive dashboards that provide actionable insights.