Power BI Certificate
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Print- Introduction to Power BI – Learn the basics of Power BI, including data connection, visualization, and report building.
- Intermediate Power BI – Dive deeper into Power Query, Data Modeling, and advanced reporting techniques.
- Advanced Power BI – Master complex DAX calculations, data profiling, and high-level report customization.
Courses must be completed in the order listed above.
Unlock the power of business intelligence with Power BI, Microsoft’s leading data analytics tool. This comprehensive certificate program guides you through data analysis, visualization, and reporting, helping you transform raw data into actionable insights.
Course Outcomes
- Create interactive reports using Power BI’s dynamic tools.
- Integrate financial, marketing, and operational data from multiple sources.
- Streamline data processing with Power Query’s ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) capabilities.
- Build data models using relationships and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).
- Apply Time Intelligence functions to generate YoY and YTD reports.
- Enhance reports with interactive visuals, drill-throughs, and navigation tools.
Who Should Take This Certificate?
- Business analysts and data professionals looking to enhance their Power BI expertise
- Managers and decision-makers needing deeper insights for data-driven strategies
- Finance and operations professionals integrating multiple data sources
- Anyone seeking to develop advanced data visualization and reporting skills
Registration Deadline: Participants can register up to 5 days after the course begins.
Course Access: Offered in partnership with LERN. Log in 24/7—no live meetings.
Course Format: Weekly units include readings, audio-slide lectures, self-quizzes, and discussion forums.
Tips for Success: Log in 2–3 times a week and contribute 2–3 thoughtful posts per unit for the best experience.
Recognized Credentials: Earn nationally recognized CEUs from the Learning Resources Network (LERN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association—perfect for meeting professional development goals or licensure requirements.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers this class/certificate in partnership with LERN. Therefore, you may cancel your registration up until you receive your login and password from LERN and receive a full refund minus any credit card processing fees. Cancellations must be received via email at ocpe@vcu.edu
In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
Online courses offered with the Learning Resources Network (LERN) continue to run, as scheduled during inclement weather. If there are changes to meeting status, you will receive an email at the address you provided upon registration informing you of the cancelation.
*exempt-this offering is ineligible for waiver use
Student/Participant Conduct:
Participants are subject to all university policies applicable to students, unless a specific university or VCU Continuing and Professional Education policy explicitly states otherwise. University policies governing students are available at https://vcu.public.doctract.com including:
Student Code of Conduct
Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct
Preventing and Responding to Discrimination
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy-Interim
Sex-Based Misconduct Policy-Interim
For Academic Accommodations, please visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/policies.html#accommodations
There are still openings remaining at this time.