This certification elevates your proficiency in Power BIs, diving deeper into data analysis and visualization capabilities. Building on Power BI: Data Visualization and Analytics skills, this series focuses on advanced data integration techniques, complex DAX expressions, and more sophisticated dashboard and report designs. You will learn to manipulate more extensive data sets and integrate a more comprehensive array of data sources, primarily focusing on enhancing your Microsoft services integrations. By the end of this certification, you'll be capable of designing advanced interactive dashboards and producing in-depth visual reports that drive strategic decisions and optimize business processes.
Who Should Take This Certification?
Power BI is an entry-level data visualization software. This tool is used by various professionals looking to easily connect to their data sources, visualize and discover what's important, and share that with anyone or everyone they want. Financial Analysts, Data Visualization Specialists, Data Analysts, Intelligence Analysts, Business Systems Analysts, Data Managers, and Business Analysts use this software every day. TEmployees and job seekers looking to enhance their data analysis and visualization skills should also consider this certificate for professional development.
Workplace Skills
- Complex Data Modeling: Extend your data modeling capabilities with advanced DAX formulas that cater to dynamic business requirements. This skill enables analysts to create more nuanced and precise data models essential for predictive and behavioral analytics.
- Enhanced Dashboard Customization: Learn to customize dashboards to a greater extent, incorporating various visualization tools that cater to specific business needs. Tailored dashboards are vital for presenting targeted insights that directly support business strategies.
- Advanced Data Integration: Master the integration of larger and more complex data sets from diverse sources into Power BI. Effective data integration is critical for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of insights drawn from data.
- Sophisticated Report Generation: Develop skills to construct detailed reports that can dissect business operations and pinpoint areas for improvement. These reports are crucial for operational reviews and strategic planning sessions.
- Automation of Reports and Dashboards: Automate the updating and distributing of reports and dashboards, enhancing efficiency and ensuring stakeholders have regular access to the latest data insights. Automation reduces the manual effort in report generation and allows for more timely decision-making.
- Performance Tuning in Power BI: Optimize the performance of Power BI solutions to handle increased volumes of data without compromising responsiveness. This skill is crucial for businesses dealing with big data environments where speed and efficiency are essential.
Requirements
This certificate includes three courses that must be taken in sequence: Advanced Power BI Level 3, Advanced Power BI Level 4, and Advanced Power BI: Power Automate Integration. Completing this three-course sequence will result in issuing this certification and the accompanying badge, which may be displayed in your email signature and on LinkedIn.
Schedule
Courses are held monthly and may be taken online synchronously or in person at our training center in Des Peres, St. Louis County, Missouri. Employers and job centers may also request training held at an offsite location. Please contact info@cetc.umsl.edu for further information.
For More Information
For more information and registration details, please visit the dedicated course area on our website or contact our support team at info@cetc.umsl.edu.