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Power BI Basics: Requirements to Visualizations
Welcome to the Power BI Essentials course!
Our world is changing, and today’s businesses rely on data to do many things; and that includes using data to illustrate insights that captures more dimensions of what’s happening with their customers, products, services and the world around us.
This beginner-friendly Power BI course is designed to help you master the essentials of getting started with using the Power BI interface, navigating the relevance of business requirements gathering and using Power Query and other basic features to connect, combine and transform data. We do recommend some basic experience using Microsoft Excel as this is the primary application we will use for uploading data to Power BI.
With engaging video lessons, hands-on practice exercises, and interactive quizzes; you’ll master the foundations to grow your business intelligence as you continue to deepen your knowledge with more advanced Power BI Visualizations courses offered at the University of Washington.
Duration
4 Months
Institution
University of Washington
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into University of Washington.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$398
Total Est. Investment
$398
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Power BI Basics: Requirements to Visualizations program at University of Washington are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.