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Recommended for BI beginners

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Power BI Fundamentals

17 hours
24.7K
Gain the essential skills you need to use Power BI. Create your own visualizations and dashboards from scratch. No prior experience required.

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Tableau Fundamentals

23 hours
3.2K
Learn the essentials of Tableau and develop the skills you need to pass the Tableau Desktop Specialist certification. No prior experience required!

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Introduction to Power BI

BasicSkill Level
4 hours
56.8K
Master the Power BI basics and learn to use the data visualization software to build impactful reports.

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Introduction to Excel

BasicSkill Level
4 hours
26K
Master the Excel basics and learn to use this spreadsheet tool to conduct impactful analysis.

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Introduction to DAX in Power BI

BasicSkill Level
3 hours
13.8K
Enhance your Power BI knowledge, by learning the fundamentals of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) such as calculated columns, tables, and measures.

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Introduction to Tableau

BasicSkill Level
6 hours
12.6K
Start your Tableau journey with our Introduction to Tableau course. Discover Tableau basics such as its features and dashboards.

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Data Analysis in Excel

BasicSkill Level
3 hours
11.9K
Learn how to analyze data with PivotTables and intermediate logical functions before moving on to tools such as what-if analysis and forecasting.

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Data Visualization in Power BI

BasicSkill Level
3 hours
10.9K
Power BI is a powerful data visualization tool that can be used in reports and dashboards.

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Data Preparation in Excel

BasicSkill Level
3 hours
8.6K
Understand how to prepare Excel data through logical functions, nested formulas, lookup functions, and PivotTables.

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Data Preparation in Power BI

BasicSkill Level
3 hours
7.2K
In this interactive Power BI course, you’ll learn how to use Power Query Editor to transform and shape your data to be ready for analysis.

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Data Transformation in Power BI

IntermediateSkill Level
3 hours
5.5K
You’ll learn how to (un)pivot, transpose, append and join tables. Gain power with custom columns, M language, and the Advanced Editor.

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DAX Functions in Power BI

BasicSkill Level
3 hours
5.2K
Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) allow you to take your Power BI skills to the next level by writing custom functions.

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Data Visualization in Excel

BasicSkill Level
3 hours
5.1K
Learn how to create a range of visualizations in Excel for different data layouts, ensuring you incorporate best practices to help you build dashboards.

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Introduction to Google Sheets

BasicSkill Level
2 hours
4.7K
Bring your Google Sheets to life by mastering fundamental skills such as formulas, operations, and cell references.

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Intermediate DAX in Power BI

IntermediateSkill Level
3 hours
4.5K
Discover a wide range of DAX calculations and learn how to use them in Microsoft Power BI.

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Exploratory Data Analysis in Power BI

BasicSkill Level
3 hours
4.4K
Learn how to build impactful reports with Power BI’s Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) that uncover insights faster and drive business value.

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Reports in Power BI

IntermediateSkill Level
3 hours
4.1K
Take your Power BI visualizations up a level with the skills you already have. Learn alternative data storytelling techniques to simply building dashboards.

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Data Connections in Power BI

BasicSkill Level
2 hours
3.8K
Discover the different ways you can enhance your Power BI data importing skills.

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Introduction to Alteryx

BasicSkill Level
2 hours
3.7K
Enter the world of Alteryx Designer and learn how to navigate the tool to load, prepare, and aggregate data.

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Trend Analysis in Power BI

IntermediateSkill Level
3 hours
3.7K
Enhance your reports with trend analysis techniques such as time series, decomposition trees, and key influencers.

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Analyzing Data in Tableau

BasicSkill Level
8 hours
3.7K
Take your Tableau skills up a notch with advanced analytics and visualizations.

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Introduction to Power Query in Excel

BasicSkill Level
3 hours
3.6K
Explore Excel Power Query for advanced data transformation and cleansing to boost your decision-making and analysis.

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Report Design in Power BI

IntermediateSkill Level
3 hours
3.5K
Continue your data visualization journey where youll learn practical techniques for incorporating DAX measures and progressive disclosure in your reports.

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Deploying and Maintaining Assets in Power BI

IntermediateSkill Level
2 hours
3.3K
Learn how to deploy and maintain assets in Power BI. You’ll get to grips with the Power BI Service interface and key elements in it like workspaces.

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Creating Dashboards in Tableau

BasicSkill Level
3 hours
2.7K
Dashboards are a must-have in a data-driven world. Increase your impact on business performance with Tableau dashboards.

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Financial Modeling in Excel

IntermediateSkill Level
3 hours
2.5K
Learn about Excel financial modeling, including cash flow, scenario analysis, time value, and capital budgeting.

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Advanced Excel Functions

IntermediateSkill Level
2 hours
2.5K
Boost your Excel skills with advanced referencing, lookup, and database functions using practical exercises.

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Can I learn Power BI or Tableau online with DataCamp?

What makes DataCamp’s BI courses different from other platforms?

Unlike traditional video tutorials, DataCamp uses interactive learning—you practice skills in real time in your browser. Each BI course includes exercises, projects, and assessments to reinforce learning and help you apply concepts immediately.

Can I learn Power BI or Tableau online with DataCamp?

Yes! DataCamp offers hands-on Power BI and Tableau courses taught by industry experts. You’ll learn to connect data sources, clean and visualize data, and design professional dashboards—all directly in your browser with guided exercises and real-world datasets.

Do I need any prior experience to take these BI courses?

No prior experience is required. DataCamp’s BI courses are designed for learners at all levels, from beginners to professionals looking to deepen their skills. You can start with basics like Excel or Google Sheets and advance to tools like Power BI, Tableau, Sigma, or Alteryx.

How can BI skills help my career?

Learning BI tools helps you turn raw data into insights, a skill in high demand across industries. Roles such as Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Operations Manager increasingly require proficiency in tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Excel.

Which BI tools does DataCamp teach?

DataCamp covers a wide range of BI platforms, including Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Google Sheets, Sigma, Alteryx, and KNIME and adding more. This allows learners to master multiple tools and choose the one that fits their business or team environment.

Can I earn a certificate from DataCamp for BI courses?

Yes. After completing each BI course or learning track, you’ll receive a verified DataCamp Statement of Accomplishment that you can share on LinkedIn or include in your resume to showcase your skills to employers.

DataCamp also offers Certifications for Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx and KNIME.

How long does it take to become proficient in BI?

It depends on your starting point and learning pace. Most learners begin applying BI skills within a few weeks of consistent study. DataCamp’s modular structure lets you learn at your own speed and track your progress through measurable skill milestones.

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