Path overview

You’ll learn the fundamentals of data analysis in Excel, how to explore and extract data from datasets using SQL, and how to present insights using dashboards and visualizations in Power BI. By the end of the career path, you’ll be ready for the official Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification PL-300, an in-demand assessment that certifies your skills in Power BI.


Best of all, you’ll learn by doing — you’ll write code and get feedback directly in the browser. You’ll apply your skills to several guided projects involving realistic business scenarios to build your portfolio and prepare for your next interview.

Key skills

  • How to use and apply foundational math and statistics to perform data analysis

  • How to retrieve and manipulate data from databases using SQL

  • How to import, prepare, analyze, and summarize data with Excel

  • How to convey insights effectively to tell a story using Microsoft Power BI

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Showcase your path certification

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The Business Analyst Job Description in 2022

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How to Become a Business Analyst with Q&A

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Business Analyst Certifications: Do You Actually Need Them?

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