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
Sponsored by University of Texas at Austin
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Approx. 19 hours
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Taught in English
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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 begininning 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.
What's included
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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