Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

Microsoft Power BI & Power Platform 101: Beginner's Path to Productivity Specialization

Become a Power BI and Power Platform Expert. Boost Productivity, Automate Processes, and Gain Valuable Insights

Instructor: Microsoft

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10 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.6

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Beginner level

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4 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

10 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.6

(108 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Perform advanced data analysis using Excel and Power BI
Design compelling and accessible reports and dashboards using Power BI
Develop simple Power Apps for business applications
Automate business processes using Power Automate

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Taught in English

148 practice exercises

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Advance your subject-matter expertise

Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from Microsoft

Specialization - 10 course series

This program combines Microsoft Power BI for business intelligence and Microsoft Power Platform for business automation, providing essential skills for data-driven decision-making and building custom business software solutions with minimal coding skills.

In the Power BI portion of the program, you'll master business intelligence and learn the data analysis process. You'll discover how to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from multiple sources, create data models, write DAX calculations, and optimize Power BI performance. You'll also learn to create compelling visualizations, design accessible dashboards, and perform advanced analytics for deeper insights using Power BI. Lastly, you’ll learn to use Copilot to improve your Power BI productivity.

Additionally, this program explores the full potential of Power Platform. Discover how to boost productivity by automating business processes with Power Automate, creating simple apps with Power Apps, and building chatbots with Power Virtual Agents. By connecting these tools with Microsoft Dataverse and Power BI, you'll gain a holistic understanding of the Power Platform ecosystem. By completing this specialization, you'll be equipped to leverage both Power BI for comprehensive business intelligence and Power Platform for streamlined business automation as well as how to analyze data effectively

Applied Learning Project

Throughout the program, learners will work on various hands-on projects that simulate real-world business scenarios. These projects will range from data analysis and visualization tasks in Power BI to process automation and app development in Power Platform, including:

Preparing and analyzing data in Excel
Configuring and cleaning data from multiple sources using Power Query
Creating a data model and writing DAX calculations
Designing and formatting interactive reports and dashboards in Power BI
Developing simple Power Apps and connecting them to Microsoft Dataverse
Automating a business process using Power Automate
Building a functional chatbot with Power Virtual Agents

Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

Course 119 hours

What you'll learn

Create data in Microsoft Excel and prepare it for data analysis. 
Make use of common formulas and functions in a worksheet. 
Prepare Excel data for analysis in Power BI using functions.

Skills you'll gain

Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Spreadsheet Software, Timelines, Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Business Mathematics, Data Presentation, and Pivot Tables And Charts

Unlock the Power of Data with Power BI

Course 214 hours

What you'll learn

How to recognize and use the key data analysis components of Microsoft Power BI.
Understand a Power BI data analyst's skills, tasks, and tools.
Describe the different stages in the data analysis process that result in data-driven decisions.

Skills you'll gain

Data Analysis, Power BI, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, and Data Collection

Data Extract, Transform, and Load in Power BI

Course 320 hours

What you'll learn

How to set up a data source and explain and configure storage modes in Power BI.
How to prepare for data modeling by cleaning and transforming data.
How to use profiling tools to identify data anomalies.
How to reference queries and dataflows and use the Advanced Editor to modify code.

Skills you'll gain

Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Power BI, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, and Data Validation

Modeling Data in Power BI

Course 423 hours

What you'll learn

How to form a model using a Star Schema.
How to write calculations DAX to create elements and analysis in Power BI.
How to optimize performance in a Power BI model.

Skills you'll gain

Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Power BI, Star Schema, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, and Database Design

Analysis and Visualization of Data with Power BI

Course 528 hours

What you'll learn

How to add visualizations to reports and dashboards.
How to design accessible reports and dashboards.
How to use visualizations to perform data analysis.

Skills you'll gain

Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Statistical Reporting, Advanced Analytics, Data Visualization, and Data Presentation

Creative Designing in Power BI

Course 620 hours

What you'll learn

How to create compelling and cohesive reports and dashboards.
How to work in detail with specialist chart visualizations.
How to add elements such as videos, streaming data and QR codes to dashboards.

Skills you'll gain

Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Real Time Data, Data Security, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Creative Design, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, and Dashboard

Copilot for Power BI

Course 71 hour

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Power BI, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, AI Product Strategy, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Product Demonstration, Process Optimization, and Prompt Engineering

Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform

Course 83 hours

What you'll learn

Describe the components of Microsoft Power Platform, the business value for customers, & security of the technology
Define the basic concepts of the Dataverse and ways you can connect and customize data connections to Microsoft Power Platform applications
Discover how Power Apps empowers you to create applications tailored to your business needs, enhancing productivity & efficiency
Recognize the value and capabilities of Power Apps & ways organizations leverage this technology to build simple applications for their business

Skills you'll gain

Data Integration, Application Development, Microsoft Power Platform, Security Controls, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, No-Code Development, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, and Business Solutions

Use Power Platform for Custom & Automated Solutions

Course 99 hours

What you'll learn

Construct and customize dynamic canvas apps to address specific business process challenges
Design model-driven apps using component-based architecture
Configure and secure PowerApps Portals for external users
Develop and implement automated application workflows using Microsoft Power Automate

Skills you'll gain

Business Process Automation, Application Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Application Design, Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Business Process, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Modeling, and UI Components

Power Virtual Agents

Course 104 hours

What you'll learn

Explain the value and capabilities of Power Virtual Agents for building chatbot solutions
Design and deploy no-code chatbots using Power Virtual Agents

Skills you'll gain

Natural Language Processing, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Performance Analysis, ChatGPT, Application Deployment, No-Code Development, Customer Engagement, and Microsoft Teams

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Microsoft Power BI & Power Platform 101: Beginner's Path to Productivity Specialization

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