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Excel&PowerBIAnalytics:TurnSpreadsheetsintoInsights

Learn advanced Excel and Power BI to analyze data, build dashboards, and present business insights clearly and confidently.

Program LevelBeginner
Time Commitment8 Weeks
Weekly Load10-12 Hrs / Week
Delivery FormatOnline

CourseOverview

Excel and Power BI remain the everyday analytics tools used across almost every industry , from finance to operations to marketing. This course covers advanced Excel functions, pivot tables, and data cleaning techniques, then moves into Power BI to build interactive dashboards and reports. You'll work through realistic business scenarios, learning how to structure data, build visualizations, and tell a clear story with numbers. The course also touches on AI-assisted features within Power BI and Excel that speed up analysis and highlight trends automatically. By the end, you'll be able to confidently turn raw spreadsheets into dashboards that decision-makers actually use.

Target Audience

  • Students
  • Working Professionals
  • Entrepreneurs

Prerequisites

  • Basic Computer Knowledge

Career Outcomes

  • Data Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Reporting Analyst

ProgramStructure

Our instructional format is built to translate academic concepts into production engineering. This course spans 6 Weeks of immersive, online training.

Syllabus & Tests

What You Learn

  • 7 Learning Modules
  • 12+ Practice Quizzes
Real Projects

What You Build

  • 4 Production Projects
  • 15+ Hands-on Labs
  • 10+ Core Case Studies
Career Growth

Job Assistance

  • Industry-Recognized Certification
Mentors & Classes

Live Help & Support

  • 30+ Hours Interactive Lectures
  • Doubt Support

LearningCurriculum

A high-octane roadmap spanning 8 Weeks. Master the stack through production-grade modules.

Module 01

Excel Fundamentals

Build a strong foundation in Excel for data organization and analysis.

Core Concepts

Excel Interface & Navigation
Formulas & Functions Basics
Data Formatting
Sorting & Filtering
Basic Charts
Data Entry Best Practices

Build Target

Organized Sales Data Workbook

Excel

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Technologies&Software

Master the industry standard software ecosystem. Build deep expertise in production-tested developer tools.

Business Intelligence

Excel

Excel

Fundamentals

Model, analyze, and report on business data.

Power BI

Power BI

Intermediate

Build interactive dashboards for stakeholders.

Power Query

Power Query

Intermediate

Clean and transform data before analysis.

Programming Languages

DAX

DAX

Intermediate

Write calculated measures for Power BI reports.

AI Tools

Power BI Copilot

Power BI Copilot

Intermediate

Generate report summaries and visuals with AI assistance.

ChatGPT

ChatGPT

Fundamentals

Draft formulas and interpret analysis results.

PortfolioProjects

Build production-grade systems throughout this track. Every project is designed to mirror real business requirements and establish technical authority in your portfolio.

Mini ProjectBeginner1 Week

Personal Budget Planner in Excel

Students build an Excel-based budget planner using formulas, conditional formatting, and pivot tables to track income, expenses, and savings goals over the year. The finished build is structured for a portfolio or GitHub profile, giving students a concrete example of income & expense tracker they can walk through in an interview.

Core Specifications
  • Income & Expense Tracker
  • Conditional Formatting Alerts
  • Pivot Summary
  • Savings Goal Tracker
Deployment Tech Stack
ExcelPivot Tables
Portfolio Feature
Mini ProjectBeginner1 Week

Inventory Stock Analysis Workbook

An inventory workbook using lookup formulas and dynamic charts to flag low-stock items and visualize turnover, practicing core Excel functions used daily by operations analysts. Students finish with a polished, presentable deliverable and a clear narrative of the decisions behind turnover charts for future employers to evaluate.

Core Specifications
  • Low-Stock Alerts
  • Turnover Charts
  • Data Validation Rules
  • Reorder Report
Deployment Tech Stack
ExcelVLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
Portfolio Feature
Guided ProjectIntermediate2 Weeks

Sales KPI Tracker with Power Query

Students use Power Query to combine multiple monthly sales files into a single clean dataset, then build KPI summaries and trend charts that refresh automatically. This mirrors how real teams scope similar work, so students leave with both the artifact and a defensible explanation of their data cleaning choices.

Core Specifications
  • Multi-File Consolidation
  • Automated Refresh
  • KPI Summary Sheet
  • Trend Charts
Deployment Tech Stack
ExcelPower Query
Portfolio Feature
Guided ProjectIntermediate2 Weeks

HR Workforce Analytics in Power BI

A workforce analytics dashboard tracking headcount, attrition, and diversity metrics, teaching students to move from spreadsheet analysis into interactive Power BI reporting. The project is designed to be extended afterward, giving students a natural talking point about data modeling during placement interviews.

Core Specifications
  • Headcount Trends
  • Attrition Metrics
  • Diversity Breakdown
  • Interactive Filters
Deployment Tech Stack
Power BIExcelDAX
Portfolio Feature
Guided ProjectAdvanced3 Weeks

Procurement Spend Analysis Dashboard

Students analyze procurement data across vendors and categories to identify cost-saving opportunities, building an interactive dashboard used to brief a procurement leadership team. By the end, students walk away with a working, documented build that clearly demonstrates spend analysis and advanced dax to recruiters and interviewers.

Core Specifications
  • Vendor Spend Breakdown
  • Category Analysis
  • Savings Opportunities
  • Leadership Summary
Deployment Tech Stack
Power BIPower QueryDAX
Portfolio Feature
Industry ProjectAdvanced2 Weeks

Automated Monthly Reporting System

An automated reporting solution that pulls data from multiple sources, refreshes on a schedule, and distributes a polished monthly report, removing hours of manual spreadsheet work. The finished build is structured for a portfolio or GitHub profile, giving students a concrete example of multi-source integration they can walk through in an interview.

Core Specifications
  • Multi-Source Integration
  • Scheduled Refresh
  • Automated Distribution
  • Polished Report Template
Deployment Tech Stack
Power BIPower QueryPower Automate
Portfolio Feature
Industry ProjectAdvanced2 Weeks

Financial Forecasting Model in Excel

Students build a driver-based financial forecasting model with scenario analysis, helping them practice advanced Excel modeling techniques used in FP&A roles. Students finish with a polished, presentable deliverable and a clear narrative of the decisions behind scenario analysis for future employers to evaluate.

Core Specifications
  • Driver-Based Forecast
  • Scenario Analysis
  • Sensitivity Tables
  • Summary Dashboard
Deployment Tech Stack
ExcelScenario Manager
Portfolio Feature
Capstone ProjectAdvanced4 Weeks

Excel-to-Power BI Enterprise Reporting Capstone

Students migrate a company's fragmented Excel reporting into a governed Power BI solution with automated data refresh, reusable measures, and role-based dashboards - a strong portfolio piece for analyst roles.

Core Specifications
  • Excel-to-BI Migration
  • Automated Refresh
  • Reusable Measures
  • Role-Based Dashboards
Deployment Tech Stack
ExcelPower QueryPower BIDAX
Portfolio Feature
Credential Checked

CareerOutcomes

Turn Spreadsheets Into a Career in Business Analytics. Excel and Power BI remain the most widely used tools for business reporting, and professionals who can build clean, insightful dashboards are valued across nearly every department, not just dedicated data teams. This course builds practical Excel and Power BI skills, preparing learners for analyst roles that serve as an accessible entry point into the broader data and analytics field.

Target Job Roles

Data Entry & Reporting Analyst
0–2 Years

Maintain spreadsheets and generate routine business reports.

Salary Outlook: ₹3–5 LPA

Business Intelligence Analyst
1–3 Years

Build interactive Power BI dashboards for business stakeholders.

Salary Outlook: ₹5–9 LPA

Senior Analyst
3–6 Years

Design enterprise reporting solutions and automate recurring reports.

Salary Outlook: ₹10–15 LPA

Analytics Manager
6–9 Years

Lead the analytics function and align reporting with business goals.

Salary Outlook: ₹16–24 LPA

Top Hiring Industries
RetailManufacturingConsultingFinTechIT Services

In-Demand Recruiter Skills

ExcelPower BIData VisualizationSQLCommunication

Industry Credentials

  • Microsoft Power BI Certification
  • Microsoft Excel Expert Certification

Recruitment Network

DeloitteAccentureTCSCognizantWipro

FrequentlyAskedQuestions

Have questions about this program? Review our comprehensive breakdown of curriculum, requirements, and logistics.

Still have questions?

If you cannot find the answer to your query in our FAQ database, our academic advisors are available for direct consultations.

Who should take this Excel & Power BI Analytics course?

This course is for professionals from any background, especially those in business, finance, or operations roles, who want practical data analysis and reporting skills without heavy coding. It's also a strong fit if you're switching careers and want a clear, guided path rather than piecing together resources on your own.

Do I need prior data analysis experience to join?

No prior experience is required. The course starts with essential Excel skills before progressing into more advanced analysis and Power BI dashboard building. You can always revisit recorded sessions if a particular fundamental needs extra practice before you move ahead.

Is this course suitable for complete beginners?

Yes, this course is designed to be approachable for beginners, gradually building from basic spreadsheet skills to more advanced business intelligence reporting. We've seen many students with no prior technical background complete this course successfully with consistent weekly effort. The key is steady practice between sessions rather than natural aptitude, so consistency matters more than your starting point.

Will I receive a certificate after completing this course?

Yes, a certificate is issued after completing all modules and your final dashboard project, confirming your practical Excel and Power BI skills. Many students add this certificate directly to their LinkedIn profile alongside links to their project work. The certificate is tied to demonstrated project work rather than just attendance, so it carries more weight with employers.

Is placement support included with this course?

This foundational course doesn't include full placement support, but Excel and Power BI skills are valuable across almost every business role and pair well with our Data Analytics program. Outcomes vary by individual effort, but the structured support meaningfully improves your chances compared to job hunting alone.

Are hands-on reporting projects included?

Yes, you'll build real dashboards and reports using business-style datasets, practicing the kind of reporting tasks expected in analyst and operations roles. By the end, you'll have a portfolio that clearly demonstrates practical, job-ready skills rather than just certificates. Working through these builds the kind of hands-on confidence that's hard to get from tutorials alone.

Is there an internship opportunity with this course?

No, this course doesn't include a formal internship, but it complements our Data Analytics & Business Intelligence program, which offers more comprehensive career support. Mentors review your work throughout the internship, giving you feedback similar to what you'd get from a manager on the job.

Can working professionals complete this course easily?

Yes, the course is scheduled flexibly around working hours, with recordings available, making it easy for professionals to build analytics skills alongside their job. Many of our students are working professionals, so the course structure has been refined specifically around this constraint.

Will I learn advanced Excel formulas and pivot tables?

Yes, you'll go beyond basic formulas into pivot tables, lookup functions, and data modeling techniques that analysts rely on daily to summarize and interpret data. This is one of the areas where hands-on practice makes the biggest difference in how confident you feel afterward.

Does the course cover building interactive dashboards in Power BI?

Yes, building interactive, visually clear dashboards in Power BI is a core focus, teaching you to present data insights in a way that supports quick business decisions. Understanding this well will also make it easier to pick up related tools and concepts down the line.