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Business Intelligence Data Analyst

BI Data Analysts use Python and SQL to query, analyze, and visualize data — and Tableau and Excel to communicate findings.

Includes Python 3, SQL, pandas, Matplotlib, Tableau, Excel, and more.

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  • Skill level

    Beginner
  • Time to complete

    50 hours
  • Certificate of completion

    Yes
  • Prerequisites

    None

About this career path

BI Data Analysts use data to deliver business insights and are in high demand in every industry. This Career Path covers the basics you will need to earn a job as a BI Data Analyst in the shortest time possible. You’ll learn how to analyze data, build dashboards, and deliver impactful reports. Along the way, you’ll build portfolio-worthy projects that will help you get job-ready.

Average Salary (US)
$87,000

Syllabus

18 units • 46 lessons • 37 projects • 35 quizzes
  • 1

    Welcome to the BI Data Analyst Career Path

    Discover what you will learn on your journey to becoming a Business Intelligence Data Analyst!

  • 2

    Learn SQL

    Learn SQL — a popular language that’s used for communicating with databases and working with data.

  • 3

    Python Fundamentals for Data Science (Part I)

    Build a foundation in programming with Python with a focus on Data Science!

  • 4

    Python Fundamentals for Data Science (Part II)

    Continue building your Python Skills while applying them to real data science challenges including finding and working with real data.

  • 5

    Portfolio Project: U.S. Medical Insurance

    Use your understanding of Python syntax to sort and analyze data about U.S. medical insurance costs!

  • 6

    Python Pandas for Data Science

    Learn how to use the Python pandas library and lambda functions for Data Science.

  • 7

    Principles of Thinking about Data

    Learn how to reason about data and gain a solid understanding of how to think about data numerically.

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