Applied Business Analytics: Excel to Power BI to SQL
The Applied Business Analytics: Excel to Power BI to SQL course by Koenig Original equips business analysts, data analysts, and finance professionals with integrated skills to overcome data silos and deliver end-to-end analytics. Learners master transforming raw Excel data into interactive Power BI dashboards and querying databases with SQL, solving the critical industry challenge of disconnected tools. With 97% of Fortune 500 companies using Power BI, demand for cross-platform proficiency has surged.
This course prepares learners for the Microsoft PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst certification, reinforcing credibility with hands-on labs and official curriculum. Koenig’s Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling ensures training proceeds even with a single registrant, enabling flexible upskilling. Graduates gain the expertise to drive data-informed decisions and qualify for roles with salaries averaging $85,000+ annually.
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Course Overview
The Applied Business Analytics: Excel to Power BI to SQL course by Koenig Original is designed for business analysts, data analysts, and financial analysts seeking to master end-to-end data workflows. This comprehensive program bridges foundational Excel techniques with advanced Power BI and SQL capabilities, preparing learners for the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification, aligned with exam PL-300. With 97% of Fortune 500 companies relying on Power BI for analytics, this course equips professionals with in-demand skills to transform raw data into strategic insights, driving efficiency and decision-making across finance, marketing, and operations.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot, Power BI Desktop, and SQL Server within Koenig’s TechLabs environment. Through structured labs, students build a complete analytics pipeline: importing and transforming real-world datasets using Power Query, modeling relationships in the Excel Data Model, writing SQL queries for data extraction, and designing interactive Power BI dashboards with DAX measures. A capstone project involves creating a sales performance dashboard that integrates live data from multiple sources, applying row-level security, and delivering actionable visualizations—mirroring actual enterprise analytics workflows.
This course prepares candidates for the industry-recognized Microsoft PL-300 certification, which validates expertise in designing and managing analytics solutions. Certified professionals report salary increases of up to 25%, reflecting strong market demand for skilled data analysts. Koenig Original differentiates itself with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and optional 1-on-1 training, ensuring flexible, reliable access to official courseware and expert instruction. Upon completion, learners are positioned to advance into senior analyst roles, driving data-informed strategies in modern business environments.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- "prerequisites": [
- "Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, functions like VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP, and pivot tables, is essential for mastering Applied Business Analytics: Excel to Power BI to SQL by Koenig Original.",
- "Familiarity with organizing and cleaning tabular datasets in spreadsheets will help you efficiently prepare data for analysis in this course.",
- "Understanding common business metrics and reporting needs ensures you can translate data insights into actionable decisions using Koenig's Applied Business Analytics training.",
- "Experience creating basic charts and summaries from Excel data will accelerate your learning of advanced analytics and visualization techniques.",
- "General knowledge of how data is stored and queried in tables provides a solid foundation for mastering SQL and Power BI components of this course."
- ]
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the Applied Business Analytics: Excel to Power BI to SQL certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Data Analysis Fundamentals in Excel
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Day 2– Advanced Data Visualization with Power BI
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Day 3– SQL for Data Extraction and Management
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Day 4– Integrating Data Across Platforms
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Day 5– Capstone Project and Business Application
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Hands-On Lab Environment (30 days)
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Hands-On Lab
Live Lab Sandbox
Real EnvironmentPractice in a real lab environment with full access to the tools and services covered in the course.
30+ Guided Labs
30+Step-by-step lab exercises designed to reinforce each module with practical, hands-on tasks.
Lab Manual Included
Full GuideComprehensive lab guide with detailed instructions, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.
Post-Training Access
30 Days30 days of extended lab access after your training ends so you can continue practicing.
Career Outcomes
of Applied Business Analytics: Excel to Power BI to SQL certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Applied Business Analytics: Excel to Power BI to SQL certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Power BI Developer
- Data Visualization Specialist
- SQL Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking Applied Business Analytics: Excel to Power BI to SQL certified professionals
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