# Business Analyst Tech Certificate

Canonical URL: <https://training.sdfm.org/certificates/business-analyst-certificate>

## Overview

Develop the core skills needed for a thriving career in business analysis. This certificate program emphasizes hands-on training in Excel, SQL, Python, and Tableau, equipping you with the techniques to interpret data and effectively present insights.

 
- **Data Management in Excel: ** Begin with the fundamentals and advance to expert-level skills. Work with functions, formulas, Pivot Tables, and macros to organize large datasets and support informed decision-making.
- **Querying with SQL: ** Learn to retrieve, filter, and manipulate data using SQL. Write queries, apply joins, use aggregate functions, and handle large datasets with PostgreSQL to produce clear, actionable insights.
- **Analyzing Data with Python: ** Gain a solid grounding in Python programming and data analysis. Use Pandas to clean and structure datasets, and create visualizations with Matplotlib to prepare for advanced analytics projects.
- **Visualizing Insights with Tableau: ** Transform data into compelling visual narratives using Tableau. Build interactive dashboards and diverse visualizations to communicate findings clearly to varied audiences.
- **Bonus Elective Courses: ** Enhance your knowledge of business concepts and communication tools through additional training in financial accounting, PowerPoint, and Google Ads.

## What you'll learn

- Organize, clean, and analyze large datasets using Excel functions, formulas, Pivot Tables, 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 compelling data visualizations in Tableau for diverse audiences
- Apply statistical and analytical techniques to uncover insights and support data-driven decisions
- Translate complex data into clear presentations that inform business strategies and solutions

## Curriculum
1. **Beginner Excel Course**
2. **Intermediate Excel Course**
3. **Advanced Excel Course**
4. **SQL Bootcamp**
5. **Python for Data Science Bootcamp**
6. **Tableau Bootcamp**
7. **Financial Accounting Bootcamp**
8. **PowerPoint Level I**
9. **PowerPoint Level II**
10. **Google Ads Bootcamp**

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $2995

Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms and pay-as-you-go installments.