Excel and Power BI are essential tools for today’s data-driven professionals. In this fast, hands-on specialization, you will progress from essential Excel skills to advanced data analysis and interactive Power BI dashboards. You’ll learn how to organize, format, and analyze data using formulas, tables, charts, and automation, and turn raw numbers into actionable insights.
Seamlessly transition into Power BI, where you will import and prepare data, explore relationships across datasets, design impactful reports, and create interactive dashboards that you can share and collaborate on. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, you will gain the confidence to apply your skills immediately and build portfolio-ready artifacts.
Excel and Power BI expertise is in high demand across finance, marketing, operations, and analytics roles. Over 80% of business analyst and data-focused positions list Excel and Power BI proficiency as a key requirement. By the end of this specialization, you will be able to analyze, visualize, and communicate data effectively, driving smarter business decisions and accelerating career growth.
Build practical Excel skills: formulas, automation, tables, and charts
Create interactive, business-ready Power BI dashboards
Learn through focused, hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios
Complete the specialization efficiently (~17 hours) while mastering core skills
Prepare for data-driven roles and improve career readiness
Applied Learning Project
Learners will complete hands‑on projects that involve building Excel workbooks, automating tasks, and creating Power BI dashboards to analyze and visualize real datasets. These projects allow learners to apply their skills to authentic business scenarios, transforming raw data into actionable insights for decision making and collaboration.
