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Course Description

Join our comprehensive Power BI Bootcamp, an immersive training program designed to equip you with the skills necessary to leverage Power BI, a top-tier business intelligence and data visualization tool. The bootcamp covers essential topics from data integration and visualization to creating dynamic reports and dashboards. You will learn how to connect, import, and transform data, allowing you to communicate impactful business insights. By the conclusion of this bootcamp, participants will have the proficiency to create interactive dashboards and visual reports, empowering strategic business decisions. Successful completion of the bootcamp will earn you a Power BI: Data Visualization and Analytics badge, signifying your expertise in data analysis and visualization.

Successful completion of the Power BI: Data Visualization and Analytics certificate satisfies the prerequisites for the Power BI: Advanced Business Intelligence certificate.

Who Should Enroll in This Bootcamp?

Everyone can benefit from learning how to transform raw data into visualizations and dashboards that communicate trends and the meaning of data at a glance. This bootcamp is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their data visualization and analytical skills. Power BI is widely used by Financial Analysts, Data Visualization Specialists, Data Analysts, Intelligence Analysts, Business Systems Analysts, Data Managers, and Business Analysts. This bootcamp is also suitable for employees and job seekers aiming to boost their professional development in high-demand data analysis and visualization roles.

Workplace Skills Developed

  • Interactive Reporting and Dashboards: Develop the ability to create and share dynamic reports and simple dashboards that make data comprehensible for stakeholders. This skill is essential in meetings and presentations where data-driven insights are crucial for strategic decision-making.
  • Data Integration Techniques: Learn to connect to various data sources and integrate them directly into Power BI, setting the stage for continuous data analysis. This integration facilitates a unified view of business metrics, enhancing report consistency.
  • Basic Data Modeling: Gain familiarity with using Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) for basic data manipulations that underpin more sophisticated data models. Understanding DAX allows you to customize data calculations tailored to specific business needs.
  • Data Visualization: Master the art of turning raw data into easy-to-understand visuals highlighting key trends and insights. Effective data visualization aids stakeholders in quickly understanding complex data and supports faster, more confident decision-making.
  • Collaborative Data Analysis: Engage with team members by sharing insights and building interactive reports, promoting a collaborative work environment. This practice ensures that all team members are on the same page and make decisions based on the same data.
  • Query Optimization: Learn to write data queries that reduce load times and optimize report performance, which is crucial for maintaining productivity when handling large datasets. Faster data retrieval speeds up the process of analysis and reporting.

Requirements

This bootcamp includes four courses that must be taken in sequence: Introduction to Power BI, Intermediate Power BI, Advanced Power BI: Level 1, and Advanced Power BI: Level 2. Purchasing and completing the Bootcamp will fulfill all course requirements.

Course Schedule

The bootcamp 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@skillslab.umsl.edu for further information.

Pathways

This bootcamp satisfies 26 hours of the required courses for the following UMSL Chancellor’s Certificate: Data Analysis Certification. Each course is worth 0.65 CEUs.

Industry Recognized Exam

This training prepares you to complete the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Exam. This exam will be proctored at the University of Missouri – St. Louis Testing Center. If interested, Additional information is available upon request.

For More Information

For more information and registration details, please visit the dedicated area on our website or contact our support team at info@skillslab.umsl.edu.

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