This course forms part of the Microsoft Power BI Analyst Professional Certificate. This Professional Certificate consists of a series of courses that offers a good starting point for a career in data analysis using Microsoft Power BI.
Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel
Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel
This course is part of Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate
Instructor: Microsoft
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This course is part of the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces essential Excel elements and techniques beginning with the creation and formatting of worksheets. It explores the Excel features that are useful when viewing large data blocks and explains how to create accurate calculations.
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12 videos19 readings7 assignments2 discussion prompts
This module introduces formulas and functions in Excel. It explores how these are important to data analysis and how these are used in business scenarios.
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6 videos9 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
The module introduces common functions that help prepare Excel data for analysis in tools such as Power BI.
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6 videos13 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will be assessed on the key skills covered in the Course.
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2 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Nov 9, 2024
A comprehensive and engaging course that transformed my Excel skills, equipping me with practical tools for efficient data analysis and problem-solving.
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Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023
I have been using excel for my lifetime in business. This course showed me new formulas and other areas I did not yet utilize that I will now be going forward.
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