Data & Analytics

Business Intelligence with Microsoft Excel

This hands-on course equips learners with the skills to harness Microsoft Excel for Business Intelligence (BI) applications.

  • 100% online · self-paced
  • 7 hours of content
  • Instructor support
  • Certificate
Business Intelligence with Microsoft Excel course

Course overview

Course Description

This hands-on course equips learners with the skills to harness Microsoft Excel for Business Intelligence (BI) applications. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, participants will master data analysis, process automation, and interactive dashboard creation using Excel’s powerful BI tools — including Power Query, Power Pivot, and Pivot Tables .

Learners will gain the ability to transform raw business data into actionable insights, streamline workflows, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and automate reporting tasks such as generating invoices and performance reports. By the end of the course, participants will have created a complete BI solution , including a dynamic dashboard, time-based performance analysis, and automated templates, preparing them to make data-driven decisions in any business setting.

Course Duration

8 Modules (6–8 Weeks Recommended)

Who Should Attend

  • Sales Representatives seeking data-driven insights
  • Business Managers aiming to improve reporting and decision-making
  • Entrepreneurs looking to automate and track business operations
  • Individuals transitioning into Tech, Data, or Analytics roles

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to

  • Connect, clean, and structure business data for analysis
  • Perform advanced calculations and automate business workflows
  • Transform and model datasets using Power Query and Power Pivot
  • Design interactive dashboards to monitor KPIs and trends
  • Apply time intelligence for monthly, quarterly, and yearly analysis
  • Automate invoices, reports, and business processes using Excel

Certification

Participants will complete a capstone project integrating all skills learned and receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful submission.

Who this course is for

  • Sales Representatives who want to analyze sales performance and track targets effectively.
  • Business Managers who need better reporting tools and data-driven insights for decision-making.
  • Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners who want to monitor revenue, expenses, and profitability using dashboards and automated reports.
  • Administrative and Office Professionals who work with business data and want to improve their Excel and reporting skills.
  • Individuals transitioning into Tech, Data Analysis, or Business Intelligence roles.
  • Students and Graduates who want practical data analysis and business reporting skills to improve their employability.
  • Professionals who want to automate routine reporting tasks and improve productivity using Excel.

Requirements

  • Functional Email address
  • Internet connection
  • Access to Microsoft Excel Application

What’s included

  • Learning Resources
  • Certificate of Completion

What you’ll learn

  • Connect, clean, and structure business data for analysis
  • Perform advanced calculations and automate business workflows
  • Transform and model datasets using Power Query and Power Pivot
  • Design interactive dashboards to monitor KPIs and trends
  • Apply time intelligence for monthly, quarterly, and yearly analysis
  • Automate invoices, reports, and business processes using Excel

Curriculum

8 modules · 31 lessons

01 Module 1 Introduction to Business Intelligence with Microsoft Excel 6 lessons
  • 1.1 Understanding Business Intelligence (BI) concepts 7 min
  • 1.2 The Role of Excel in Modern BI Workflows 9 min
  • 1.3 Overview of Microsoft Excel Interface 17 min
  • 1.4 Overview of Excel BI tools 10 min
  • 1.5 Data Integration 18 min
  • 1.6 Data Structure 9 min
02 Module 2 Business Calculations Using Excel Formulas and Functions 8 lessons
  • 2.7 Introduction to Excel Function 13 min
  • 2.8 Logical Function 26 min
  • 2.9 Statistical & Financial Function 17 min
  • 2.10 Logical Functions 6 min
  • 2.11 Error Handling Function 5 min
  • 2.12 Formating 18 min
  • 2.13 Conditional Formating 7 min
  • 2.14 Data Validation & Drop Down 16 min
03 Module 3 Time Intelligence Function 4 lessons
  • 3.15 Time Intelligence Function 19 min
  • 3.16 Trend Analysis 3 min
  • 3.17 Forecasting 6 min
  • 3.18 Real Time Sales Matrics 16 min
04 Module 4 Designing Automated Templates and Workflows 2 lessons
  • 4.19 Designing Automated Template & Workflow I 38 min
  • 4.20 Designing Automated Template & Workflow II 14 min
05 Module 5 Business Data Analysis – Visualization & Pivot Table 6 lessons
  • 5.21 Data Visiualization I 14 min
  • 5.22 Data Visiualization II 17 min
  • 5.23 Pivot Table I 9 min
  • 5.24 Pivot Table II 11 min
  • 5.25 Introduction To Dashboard Design 18 min
  • 5.26 Automated & Interactive Dashboard With Real Time Matrics 20 min
06 Module 6 Data Transformation and Modeling with Power Query and Power Pivot 3 lessons
  • 6.27 Data Cleaning With Power Query 18 min
  • 6.28 PDF File Upload- Power Query 8 min
  • 6.29 Data Modeling- Power Pivot 21 min
07 Module 7 Business Process Automation and Reporting 2 lessons
  • 7.30 Designing Automated Invoice I 21 min
  • 7.31 Designing Automated Invoice II 21 min
08 Module 8 Capstone Project 0 lessons

How you’ll learn

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Self-pacedStart any time and move at your own speed. 7 hours of content.
Instructor supportStuck? Get help from your instructor, plus feedback on every assignment.

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