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Description
Get comfortable with data visualization!
This course is an introduction to Microsoft Power BI tools. The course discusses the challenges of using Excel for data analysis while explaining the benefits of using the various Power BI tools to analyze data. In this course, you will:
- Learn to access data from on−premise and cloud-based sources.
- Identify data modeling tools that can save time in data preparation.
Advanced users of Excel can learn to use the powerful DAX formula language to dig deeper into data that lead to actionable insights, as well as create interactive data visualizations.
Key Topics
- Data analytics
- Data analysis
- Data modeling
- Data sharing
- Key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Dashboards
- Machine learning capabilities
This course is part of the Microsoft Power BI Bundle.
Please note, this course contains an assessment component. Learners are permitted multiple attempts to complete the course assessment with a passing grade.
Key Takeaways
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize ways that the Power BI tools can help with your data analysis needs.
- Identify uses for each Power BI tool.
- Determine which Power BI tools will meet your organization's needs.
Who Will Benefit
Finance Professionals looking to enhance their data analysis skills and increase their knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.
Disclaimer
Most of CPA Ontario's 450+ on-demand courses are compatible with the mobile app. Unfortunately, this on demand course is not compatible. For the best learning experience, we suggest you use your computer.
How to Access the Course
This is an online session. This course is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Once registered, you can access the material at any time.
However, you will only have access to the course for 90 days after REGISTRATION.
To access the course please visit our BlackBoard site, and log-in using the same login and password used for the Registration Portal. Please allow up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear on your BlackBoard page.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Bryan Smith, CPA, CITP, CISA, serves as a trusted adviser to CPAs in public accounting, as well as business and industry, on all aspects of information technology. Bryan’s expertise includes in-depth knowledge of paperless work flow solutions, the impact of technology on internal controls, strategic IT infrastructure design and information security best practices. As a nationally recognized author and presenter on information technology issues impacting CPAs, Bryan is passionate about the opportunities for CPAs to benefit from safe and secure computing.