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Microsoft

Real Life Applications of Data Analyst Skills

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Real-world data analysis requires more than technical execution, it demands structured thinking, business alignment, and responsible delivery. Real Life Applications of Data Analyst Skills is an applied, scenario-driven course that guides participants through the full end-to-end analytics process used in professional environments.

Using a single evolving business scenario, participants progress from translating business context into clear analytical problem statements to preparing, analyzing, and reporting data using Microsoft Excel and Power BI. The course emphasizes structuring insights into clear narratives and outcome-focused visualizations that support decision-making.

Participants are also introduced to low-code Azure AI Services to enrich analytics with predictive insights, while learning to interpret and validate AI-generated outputs responsibly. The course concludes with a focus on report governance, security, and trust to ensure analytics are suitable for real-world use.

Syllabus

  • Translate real-world business problems into clear analytical tasks
  • Perform structured end-to-end analysis using Excel and Power BI
  • Communicate insights through data storytelling and effective visualization
  • Enrich analytics with low-code AI services and interpret outputs responsibly
  • Apply governance concepts such as row-level security and data lineage

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