Self-Study: Introduction to Business Intelligence

Overview

This self-paced business intelligence online training introduces you to the fundamentals of business intelligence (BI). You’ll learn how data, tools, and team roles work together to drive smarter business decision-making. Unlike traditional data analysis training, this business intelligence course focuses on equipping you with practical, real-world BI knowledge you can apply immediately.

Highlights

• Learn core BI concepts, roles, and processes
• Compare BI vs. data science and where each fits
• Use Excel and Power BI for hands-on data analysis
• Understand the BI lifecycle and its impact on business value
• Develop the foundational data skills used in BI teams

Objectives

• Explain the different roles that form part of a business intelligence team
• Discuss how BI serves the needs of a business
• Recognize well-designed and badly designed visuals
• Compare different data types and data structures
• Explain the basics of metrics and functions

Preparation

Attendees should have a basic understanding of accounting fundamentals, business processing and reporting, and Excel.