Advanced Excel Bootcamp Course: Data Analysis and Business Intelligence Why learn Excel for business intelligence? Business intelligence, commonly referred to as “BI,” is one of the fastest growing and most in-demand areas of technology. BI is a broad term that includes data mining, data analysis, measuring performance using KPIs (key performance indicators), and descriptive analysis. Meanwhile, Excel is one of the most powerful programs ever, with an enormous and largely overlooked feature set. Just because Excel is seemingly on every desktop doesn’t mean BI tools are a breeze. Conversely, Excel’s built-in “power” tools like Power Query for ETL (extract, transform, load) operations, the Excel Data Model for managing relational data (such as that stored in relational databases), and the DAX formula language for analysis. and advanced data analytics—are nearly identical to those found in Microsoft’s flagship business intelligence tool, Power BI. And long considered one of Excel’s most powerful features, Excel’s extensive range of charting and visualization tools can transform the results of any data analysis into compelling and meaningful visual presentations that will wow your colleagues and your boss. Why this Excel BI training? This course focuses on efficiency, so you don’t have to waste your time on confusing, outdated, and incomplete tutorials. Instead, you’ll learn everything from the basics of business intelligence to how to use the most advanced “power” features Excel has to offer. All in one course, and you’ll learn Excel BI in a fun and supportive environment. Most importantly, you’ll learn from an industry expert who has hands-on experience as a data solutions engineer on massive data sets for some of the largest companies. Here’s a section-by-section breakdown:
1. POWER QUERY – A feature-rich yet easy-to-use tool for extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) data from almost any source imaginable into Excel.
2. POWER PIVOT TABLES & THE EXCEL DATA MODEL – You will be introduced to one of our favorite parts of Excel: Power Pivot Tables.
3. DAX Programming Language – Learn my favorite topic from beginner to advanced: DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), a powerful programming language built right into Excel.
4. Data Visualization – Learn to tell a story with your data by leveraging a range of powerful visualization techniques, from conditional formatting to pivot charts, that can turn calculations into insights that can be used to make real-world decisions.
5. Dynamic Dashboards with Slicers and Timelines – You’ll also learn techniques for creating dynamic dashboards in Excel with slicers and timelines to not only filter charts but also change the metrics displayed on them. When is the best time to start? Today! There’s never a bad time to learn the skills you need, but the sooner the better. Then start learning Excel for Business Intelligence today by joining the ZTM Academy. You’ll get a clear roadmap for developing your skills in project building, recruiting, and career advancement.