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Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

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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. No prior skills are needed to be successful in this course. In this course, you’ll learn how to make use of Excel in business scenarios for data analysis. You’ll also learn how to utilize formulas and functions for data analysis.  Specifically, this course will help you gain knowledge and skills for preparing data for analysis using Microsoft Excel and take you one step closer to becoming a Microsoft Power BI Analyst.  After completing this course, you’ll be able to:  • Create data in Microsoft Excel and prepare it for data analysis.  • Make use of common formulas and functions in a worksheet.  • Prepare Excel data for analysis in Power BI using functions. 

Syllabus

  • Excel fundamentals
    • 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.
  • Formulas and functions
    • 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.
  • Preparing data for analysis using functions
    • The module introduces common functions that help prepare Excel data for analysis in tools such as Power BI.
  • Final project and assessment: Preparing data for analysis with Microsoft Excel
    • In this module, you will be assessed on the key skills covered in the Course.

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