Microsoft Excel BI
Master the core techniques of Microsoft Excel BI to transform raw data into strategic insights, ideal for data analysts and business intelligence professionals overwhelmed by disconnected spreadsheets. This course bridges Excel’s familiar interface with Power BI’s advanced analytics, enabling accurate reporting and faster decision-making—skills now required in over 18% of data analyst job postings.
Prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate credential with Koenig’s Guaranteed-to-Run training and 30-day lab access. Gain hands-on experience with official Microsoft courseware to confidently design scalable models and drive data-informed business outcomes.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft Excel BI course by Microsoft is designed to equip data professionals with the skills to transform raw Excel data into powerful business intelligence insights using Power BI. This training prepares learners for the PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification exam, a credential increasingly required by organizations leveraging data-driven decision-making. Targeted at roles such as Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Specialists, and Reporting Managers, the course addresses a growing industry need—over 70% of enterprises now use Power BI to integrate Excel-based data into scalable analytics solutions. Participants will gain proficiency in connecting, modeling, and visualizing data, making them valuable assets in any data-centric organization.
Students engage with core Microsoft tools including Power BI Desktop, Power Query, Power Pivot, and the Power BI Service, learning to import and transform Excel workbooks into dynamic datasets. The hands-on labs are conducted within the Power BI Desktop environment, where learners build interactive reports and dashboards using real-world data. A key project involves creating an end-to-end analytics solution: starting with an Excel sales file, students clean and model the data, establish relationships, and publish a shareable Power BI app for business stakeholders. This practical approach ensures mastery of data transformation, DAX calculations, and report distribution workflows essential for enterprise deployment.
By completing the Microsoft Excel BI course, participants are fully prepared to earn the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification, recognized globally for validating advanced analytics expertise. Certified professionals report average salary increases of up to 20%, with median data analyst salaries in North America exceeding $85,000. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning journey with Guaranteed-to-Run training schedules and access to official Microsoft courseware, ensuring reliable access to up-to-date content. Graduates emerge ready to drive data culture in their organizations, transforming static Excel reports into live, actionable intelligence.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions
- Intermediate understanding of relational data structures and experience with the Power Pivot add-in
- Advanced experience working with Excel spreadsheets, complex formulas, and structured tables
- Intermediate ability to connect to and import data from various sources within the Power BI ecosystem
- Intermediate understanding of data transformation principles using Power Query
- Advanced foundational knowledge of data modeling and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Microsoft Excel BI certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Microsoft Excel BI certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Excel Specialist
- Reporting Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Financial Analyst
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