Excel to Power BI: Data Analysis & Business Intelligence

About this course

Excel and Power BI skills are in high demand across finance, marketing, operations, and analytics roles. Over 80% of business analyst and data-focused positions list these tools as a core requirement. The program guides learners from Excel fundamentals to professional Power BI dashboards, preparing you to deliver insights and support smarter business decisions. This beginner-friendly specialization starts by teaching you how to organize, analyze, and manage data in Excel, building a strong foundation in formulas, tables, charts, and pivot tables. This foundation prepares you to transition confidently into more advanced data modeling and visualization. Next, you’ll move into Power BI to model data, create interactive reports, and design dashboards using real-world business datasets. Hands-on exercises and practical workflows ensure your skills transfer directly to professional business scenarios. By the end of the specialization, you’ll work comfortably across Excel and Power BI, create actionable reports and dashboards, and communicate insights clearly to support informed business decisions. What you’ll get: Create & use Excel formulas, tables, charts, pivot tables, & automation Build interactive Power BI models, reports, & dashboards Learn through hands-on exercises & real-world projects Complete the specialization efficiently (~17 hours) Prepare for data-driven roles & enhance career readiness

Course objectives

• Build a strong foundation in Excel for data organization and analysis
• Transition from Excel to Power BI for advanced visualization
• Apply skills through hands-on exercises using real-world business datasets
• Prepare for data-driven roles in business analyst and analytics positions