Certification Course

The Alpha Program

The Alpha Program

The Alpha Program

A beginner-friendly program covering essential data analysis skills using Excel and Power BI with hands-on exercises to build a strong foundation.

A beginner-friendly program covering essential data analysis skills using Excel and Power BI with hands-on exercises to build a strong foundation.

THE ALPHA PROGRAM

50k

FEATURES:

  • Excel

  • PowerBI

  • 4 Interview Preparation Sessions

Course Description

Course Description

Course Description

A beginner-to-intermediate program designed to build strong technical foundations in data analysis. Covering Advanced Excel, Advanced Power BI, and SQL, this track emphasizes practical learning through a personal project portfolio, helping participants translate theory into real-world insights.

A beginner-to-intermediate program designed to build strong technical foundations in data analysis. Covering Advanced Excel, Advanced Power BI, and SQL, this track emphasizes practical learning through a personal project portfolio, helping participants translate theory into real-world insights.

A beginner-to-intermediate program designed to build strong technical foundations in data analysis. Covering Advanced Excel, Advanced Power BI, and SQL, this track emphasizes practical learning through a personal project portfolio, helping participants translate theory into real-world insights.

Learning Schema

Learning Schema

Week 1

Module 1 – Welcome to the world of Data

Module 1 – Welcome to the world of Data

Introduction to Critical Thinking in Analytics

CRISP-DM Framework Overview

PDSA Cycle for Continuous Improvement

Root-Cause Analysis (RCA) Techniques

Introduction to Critical Thinking in Analytics

CRISP-DM Framework Overview

PDSA Cycle for Continuous Improvement

Root-Cause Analysis (RCA) Techniques

Module 2 – Introduction to Excel for Analytics

Module 2 – Introduction to Excel for Analytics

Basic Spreadsheet Navigation and Terminology

Fundamental Excel Functions: IFs, ANDs, ORs

Data Manipulation Techniques: Sorting, Filtering, Removing Duplicates

Advanced Data Formatting: Custom Formats, Conditional Formatting

Basic Spreadsheet Navigation and Terminology

Fundamental Excel Functions: IFs, ANDs, ORs

Data Manipulation Techniques: Sorting, Filtering, Removing Duplicates

Advanced Data Formatting: Custom Formats, Conditional Formatting

Week 2

Module 3 – Data Modelling with Excel

Module 3 – Data Modelling with Excel

Overview of Data Modelling Concepts

Key Excel Functions: VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH

Data Organization: Horizontal and Vertical Stacking (VSTACK, HSTACK)

Introduction to Data Visualization in Excel

Module 4 – Advanced Data Visualization with Excel

Module 4 – Advanced Data Visualization with Excel

Principles of Effective Data Visualization

Creating and Customizing Charts and Graphs: Bar Charts, Line Graphs, Pie Charts

Advanced Visualization Techniques: Pivot Tables, Sparklines

Week 3

Module 5 – Data Storytelling

Module 5 – Data Storytelling

Fundamentals of Data Storytelling

Structuring a Compelling Data Narrative

Tools and Techniques for Presenting Data Stories

Module 6 – Introduction to Power BI

Module 6 – Introduction to Power BI

Power BI Basics and Interface Overview

Understanding BI Concepts: Primary Keys, Foreign Keys, Fact & Dimension Tables, getting started with Data Importation in Power BI

Week 4

Module 7 – Data Manipulation and Modelling in Power BI

Basics of the Power BI Query Editor

Developing Data Models: Relationships, Hierarchies, Calculated Columns

Building Fact and Dimensional Tables

Module 8 – Advanced Data Analysis with Power BI

Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

Advanced DAX Functions: CALCULATE, FILTER, RELATEDTABLE

Techniques for Advanced Data Analysis in Power BI

Week 5

Module 9 – Project Work and Presentation Skills

Applying Skills to a Real-World Dataset

Crafting a Data Story Around Project Findings

Effective Communication and Presentation Techniques

Module 10 – Job Market Readiness

Module 10 – Job Market Readiness

Understanding Roles and Responsibilities in Data Analytics

Building a Targeted Resume

Preparation for Job Interviews: Tips and Practice

Final Week

Module 11 – Project Work

Module 11 – Project Work

End-to-End real-life case study Excel

End-to-End real-life case study Power Bi

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Benefits

Benefits

4 Interview Preparation Sessions

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© 2025. AnalystXcelerate, NG. All rights reserved.

© 2024. AnalystXcelerate, NG.

All rights reserved.