# Business Analyst Certificate (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

This self-paced certificate program equips you with practical skills in Excel, SQL, Python, and Tableau to analyze data and communicate insights effectively. Start with data management in Excel, mastering everything from basic functions and formulas to advanced techniques like PivotTables and macros for managing large datasets. You'll then move on to SQL, learning how to query, manipulate data, and use PostgreSQL to generate clear, reliable insights.

The program also covers Python for data analysis, focusing on cleaning and structuring datasets with pandas, and creating visualizations with Matplotlib. You'll then dive into Tableau, learning to design interactive dashboards and compelling visual stories. To complement the core training, you can also explore elective courses in financial accounting, PowerPoint, and Google Ads, enhancing your business knowledge and skills.

## What you'll learn

- Organize, clean, and analyze large datasets using Excel functions, formulas, PivotTables, and macros.
- Write SQL queries to retrieve, filter, group, and join data from relational databases.
- Use Python with libraries like pandas and Matplotlib to manipulate data and create visualizations.
- Build interactive dashboards and engaging visualizations in Tableau for various audiences.
- Apply statistical and analytical techniques to uncover insights and drive data-driven decisions.
- Present complex data in clear, concise formats that support business strategies and solutions.

## Curriculum
1. **Excel Level I: Fundamentals Course Online (Self-Paced)**
2. **Excel Level II: Intermediate Course Online (Self-Paced)**
3. **Excel Level III: Advanced Course Online (Self-Paced)**
4. **SQL Course Online (Self-Paced)**
5. **Python for Data Science Course Online (Self-Paced)**
6. **Tableau Course Online (Self-Paced)**
7. **PowerPoint Level I (Self-Paced)**
8. **PowerPoint Level II (Self-Paced)**
9. **Google Ads Bootcamp (Self-Paced)**
10. **Financial Accounting Bootcamp (Self-Paced)**

## FAQ

### Is this course open to beginners?

Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

Yes, this course is eligible for our installment plan. Learn more in the Tuition section above.

### How long do I have access to the course materials?

This program is available for 300 days. You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 300 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.

### What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed A comprehensive program with 10 in-depth course modules designed to build your skills progressively Extensive video training resources to support your learning journey Flexibility to customize your learning with 4 additional elective courses Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment Training from an institution licensed by the State of New York, New York State Education Department

### Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. However, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

### Do you offer any discounts for this course?

This program has a single package price. Additional discounts do not apply.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $2995

Payment options: pay-as-you-go installments.
