Data Analysis with Excel and Power BI for Business Analysts

In today's data-driven business world, the ability to quickly turn raw numbers into clear, actionable insights is a critical skill for analysts and controllers. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of data analysis, bridging the gap between spreadsheet management and modern business intelligence.\n\nYou will start with the absolute basics of data structures and progress to building robust data models. By reading detailed explanations and working through practical text-based exercises, you will learn how to clean messy datasets, perform complex calculations, and present your findings effectively.\n\nWhat you'll learn:\n- Understand core data analysis concepts, terminology, and the data lifecycle\n- Clean and transform unstructured data using Power Query in both Excel and Power BI\n- Write modern Excel formulas, including dynamic arrays and advanced lookup functions\n- Build relational data models and write basic DAX measures for key business metrics\n- Design clear, interactive dashboards in Power BI to highlight key performance indicators\n- Apply analytical frameworks to solve real-world business and financial scenarios\n\nThe course begins with essential definitions and data preparation techniques before moving into advanced Excel functions. You will then transition to Power BI, learning how to connect data sources, model relationships, and build reports entirely through written guides and step-by-step conceptual walkthroughs.\n\nThis course is designed for beginners, aspiring business analysts, and financial controllers who want to upgrade their skills. No prior experience with Power BI or advanced Excel is required.\n\nStart reading today to unlock the power of your business data and elevate your reporting capabilities.