Diploma in Policy Analysis with Microsoft Power BI
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This course provides participants with the skills to analyze, visualize, and present policy research using Microsoft Power BI. Learn to transform data into actionable insights for policy-making and strategic decision-making.
Effective policy analysis requires the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights. This course is tailored for researchers, policy analysts, and decision-makers looking to enhance their data analysis and visualization skills using Microsoft Power BI. The curriculum starts with an introduction to Power BI, covering its interface, data importing, and transformation tools. Participants then explore data modeling, creating relationships between datasets, and generating interactive visualizations such as charts, maps, and dashboards. Advanced modules cover techniques like DAX calculations, report automation, and integrating Power BI with other tools like Excel and SQL databases.
Practical applications are emphasized throughout the course, with case studies from public policy, education, and healthcare sectors. Weekly assignments involve analyzing real-world datasets, creating reports, and presenting findings to simulate professional policy analysis scenarios. By the end of the course, participants will have a portfolio of policy analysis projects and the skills to use Power BI effectively in their professional roles.
Access to Microsoft Power BI, basic understanding of data analysis, and a computer capable of running Power BI.
Policy analysts, researchers, public sector professionals, and graduate students in policy or governance studies.
