Gaining Hands-On BI Experience with Maven Analytics
As someone transitioning into the field of Business Intelligence, I am always eager to expand my skill set and gain hands-on experience with industry-relevant tools.
Recently, I completed the Business Intelligence Analyst learning path of Maven Analytics, which provided me with a structured learning path providing comprehensive Excel and Power BI knowledge, with inclusion MySQL and Tableau.
This training really helped me level up my technical skills, but what I loved most was the chance to work on projects. It gave me a deeper understanding and allowed me to apply what I’ve learned to solve actual problems.
What I Learned
This comprehensive training covered a wide range of essential BI topics, including:
- Excel Pivot Tables & Charts
- Advanced Excel Dashboard Design
- MySQL Data Analysis
- Power BI Desktop
- Tableau Desktop
- Data Storytelling & Career Strategies
The training also included guided projects where I applied these skills to the sample datasets, solidifying my learning experience.
You can follow the links and interact with the dashboards I designed.
Next Steps
Completing this training has been a valuable milestone in my BI journey. It reinforced my analytical mindset and provided me with practical experience in handling business data. My next steps include:
- Continuing to refine my Power BI and SQL skills through additional projects and certifications.
- Expanding my knowledge of data engineering concepts to improve data pipeline efficiency.
- Applying these skills in a real-world setting by seeking BI roles where I can leverage data-driven decision-making.
This experience has reaffirmed my passion for business intelligence, and I am excited to continue growing in this field.
I look forward to applying these skills in my next opportunity and contributing to data-driven success.