{"id":6069,"date":"2025-12-01T09:07:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/?p=6069"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:56:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T21:56:38","slug":"pluralsight-data-analytics-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/pluralsight-data-analytics-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Pluralsight Data Analytics Courses to Consider for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7459 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/files\/2022\/01\/Data-Analytics-Courses-on-Pluralsight.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Pluralsight Data Analytics Courses\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/files\/2022\/01\/Data-Analytics-Courses-on-Pluralsight.jpg 800w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/files\/2022\/01\/Data-Analytics-Courses-on-Pluralsight-406x203.jpg 406w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/files\/2022\/01\/Data-Analytics-Courses-on-Pluralsight-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/files\/2022\/01\/Data-Analytics-Courses-on-Pluralsight-540x270.jpg 540w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/files\/2022\/01\/Data-Analytics-Courses-on-Pluralsight-162x81.jpg 162w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/files\/2022\/01\/Data-Analytics-Courses-on-Pluralsight-360x180.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>The editors at Solutions Review have compiled this list of the best Pluralsight data analytics courses (top-rated) to consider taking.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6395 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/files\/2021\/04\/oie_51615430772YC9x.gif\" alt=\"SR Finds 106\" width=\"105\" height=\"110\" \/>Data analytics skills are in high demand among organizations that are looking to use their collected data to generate valuable business insight. The pandemic and subsequent &#8216;new normal&#8217; of remote work are furthering demands for these skills. Many are turning to online learning platforms to up their game and acquire the data analytics skills most likely to help them stand out. And whether you are looking to acquire those skills for work or for play, this collection of Pluralsight data analytics courses will help you learn the ropes so you can pilot some of the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/get-a-free-business-intelligence-software-buyers-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">most widely used tools<\/a><\/span><\/strong> in no time!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With this in mind, the editors at Solutions Review have compiled this list of the best Pluralsight data analytics courses to consider taking. The platform is perfect for those looking to take multiple courses or acquire skills in multiple different areas, or for those who want the most in-depth experience possible through access to entire course libraries or learning paths. In sum, Pluralsight offers more than 7,000 expert-led video courses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget\"><div class=\"aside-card\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><a class=\"speedbump\" href=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/get-a-free-business-intelligence-software-buyers-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2880 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/files\/2020\/02\/BI_BG_SB_800.gif\" alt=\"Download Link to Business Intelligence &amp; Data Analytics Buyer's Guide\" width=\"800\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><strong>The Best Pluralsight Data Analytics Courses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/WxZqe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grow Your Tableau Skills<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> Learn the skills needed to become a Tableau master. All of Pluralsight&#8217;s training goes through a rigorous vetting process to ensure the quality, usability, and uniqueness of the content. Stay up to date on one of the most popular data visualization products out there, and learn how to create and display data in Tableau. Scroll down the page to see other Tableau paths or browse Pluralsight&#8217;s collection of top Tableau courses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More &#8220;Top-Rated&#8221; Pluralsight paths:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/n9qLM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tableau Desktop for Analysts<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/WxZqe\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/aq3VM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Collecting and Preparing Data for MicroStrategy<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> In this course, you will gain the ability to acquire data for use within MicroStrategy for analysis. First, you will learn how to work with the MicroStrategy object model. Next, you will discover the process for bringing in external unmodeled data. Finally, you will explore how to get that data in a format that supports your ability to analyze it. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of MicroStrategy data acquisition needed to begin building your own reporting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More &#8220;Top-Rated&#8221; Pluralsight paths:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/A9Le7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sharing and Securing Content in MicroStrategy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/GerJL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Building Your First Dossier in MicroStrategy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/aq3VM\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/nGDJ7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alteryx Designer: Getting Started<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> In this course, you will gain the ability to work efficiently within the Alteryx Designer platform. First, you will learn to move and navigate around the user interface. Next, you will discover how to read in data from virtually any data source, and filter\/blend\/manipulate the data in order to gain that all-important actionable knowledge. Finally, you will explore how to visualize your data in a distribution ready report, and deploy that report to any number of recipients, all in one place &#8211; Alteryx Designer.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/nGDJ7\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/4b6jZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Getting Started with Power BI<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> <span class=\"transcript-line\" data-timecode=\"3.88\">You&#8217;ll start out with seeing how you can quickly and easily gather data from a variety of sources, and then cleanse and transform that data with just a few clicks. Next, you&#8217;ll also learn how you can enhance the results by integrating disparate data sources and adding simple calculations. Then, you&#8217;ll learn how to explore your data with visualizations and simple dashboards. Finally, you&#8217;ll learn what steps are necessary to keep your data up-to-date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More &#8220;Top-Rated&#8221; Pluralsight paths:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/dQ4AK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Building Your First Power BI Report<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/NZAVK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Getting Started with DAX Formulas in Power BI, Power Pivot, and SSAS<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/4b6jZ\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/6O25r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Building Your First ETL Pipeline Using Azure Databricks<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> In this course, Building Your First ETL Pipeline Using Azure Databricks, you will gain the ability to use the Spark-based Databricks platform running on Microsoft Azure, and leverage its features to quickly build and orchestrate an end-to-end ETL pipeline. And all this while learning about collaboration options and optimizations that it brings, but without worrying about the infrastructure management.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/6O25r\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/jkKA5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Qlik Sense for Analysts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> Pluralsight&#8217;s <em>Qlik Sense for Analysts<\/em> path will teach you how to build effective visualizations and dashboards, as well as deeper mechanics of working with your data, and extending it with expressions and calculated fields. Pre-requisites include data literacy, data analytics literacy, and basic PC skills. This path is made up of six courses, two of which were designed for beginners, two for intermediate level users, and two for advanced personas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More &#8220;Top-Rated&#8221; Pluralsight paths:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/e9dPj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Loading and Preparing Data for Analysis in Qlik Sense<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/jkKA5\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/o1x7b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apache Spark Fundamentals<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> In this course, you&#8217;ll learn Spark from the ground up, starting with its history before creating a Wikipedia analysis application as one of the means for learning a wide scope of its core API. That core knowledge will make it easier to look into Spark&#8217;s other libraries, such as the streaming and SQL APIs. Finally, you&#8217;ll learn how to avoid a few commonly encountered rough edges of Spark. You will leave this course with a tool belt capable of creating your own performance-maximized Spark application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More &#8220;Top-Rated&#8221; Pluralsight paths:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/BrN61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beginning Data Exploration and Analysis with Apache Spark<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/0WgeM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Structured Streaming in Apache Spark 2<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/o1x7b\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/2xKPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills in Data Literacy: Executive Briefing<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> In this course, you will learn foundational knowledge of critical and analytical thinking. First, you will explore critical thinking and different pieces of this crucial skill. Next, you will discover the systematic approach of analytical thinking. Finally, you will see the combined skills of critical and analytical thinking, which help impact data-informed decision making. When you&#8217;re finished with this course, you will have an understanding of these crucial skills, which are crucial for organizations to capitalize on their data.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/2xKPg\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/Azebj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Data Analytics: Hands On<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> This course covers everything from the basic concepts of data analysis, to data warehouse design and data visualization principles. If you&#8217;re looking for a career change or already making your way into the world of transforming data into value, this course will help you understand all of the key concepts and get some hands-on skills, while being directed to where you can dig in deeper when you find something you&#8217;re interested in. If you&#8217;re already working in the data world, you can use this course as a reference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More &#8220;Top-Rated&#8221; Pluralsight paths:<\/strong>\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/1jBmR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Big Data Analytics with Tableau<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/Azebj\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/XPjJ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Implementing Predictive Analytics with TensorFlow<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> In this course, you will learn foundational knowledge of solving real-world data science problems. First, you will explore the basics of implementing supervised learning problems including linear regression and neural networks. Next, you will discover how recommendation systems can be implemented using TensorFlow. Finally, you will learn how to understand and implement reinforcement learning systems.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/XPjJ4\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/aJVaZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding Machine Learning<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> Have you ever wondered what machine learning is? That\u2019s what this course is designed to teach you. You\u2019ll explore the open-source programming language R, learn about training and testing a model as well as using a model. By the time you\u2019re done, you\u2019ll have a clear understanding of exactly what machine learning is all about.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More &#8220;Top-Rated&#8221; Pluralsight paths:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/AzeJ1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding Machine Learning with Python<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/G6Jzk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding Machine Learning with R<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/1jBqd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Machine Learning: Executive Briefing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/J3XEa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Machine Learning Works<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/Zk591\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deploying Machine Learning Solutions<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/aJVaZ\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/courses\/data-visualization-best-practices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Data Visualization: Best Practices<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> In this course, you will gain the ability to build visually-pleasing charts that effectively communicate your message. First, you will learn the basic concept of data visualization, why the field is growing, and how data viz can make an impact. Next, you will discover a variety of effective chart types and learn the design practices that make them effective. Finally, you will explore how to leverage preattentive attributes in your visualizations in order to enable easy data interpretation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More &#8220;Top-Rated&#8221; Pluralsight paths:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/courses\/data-visualization-developers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Data Visualization for Developers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/courses\/objectivity-data-visualization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Objectivity in Data Visualization<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/courses\/data-visualization-with-python-introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Introduction to Data Visualization with Python<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/courses\/data-visualization-best-practices\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/nGDJ7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Data Science: Executive Briefing<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> In this course, you will gain the ability to transform data into actionable insight. First, you will learn what data science is. Next, you will discover why data science is important for you and your business. Finally, you will explore how to get started becoming a data-driven organization. When you\u2019re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of data science needed to transform data into actionable insight.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More &#8220;Top-Rated&#8221; Pluralsight paths:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/Ng4QK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Data Science with R<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/yz9e2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doing Data Science with Python<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/YOBqR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Data Science: The Big Picture<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/nGDJ7\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/0g2RV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Introduction to Business Analysis &amp; Needs Assessment<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> This course introduces the work of business analysis, explores who undertakes business analyst functions, and the type of skills necessary to conduct business analysis successfully. Then, attention turns to needs assessment, where problems and opportunities are identified, organizational ability to respond is assessed, recommendations for action are developed, feasibility is weighed for various options, best options are selected, and business cases for action are developed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More &#8220;Top-Rated&#8221; Pluralsight paths:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/EL2R4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Excel: An Analytics Superhub<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/0g2RV\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/RAKZg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cloud Business Intelligence: The Big Picture<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> This course covers the current state of Business Intelligence in the cloud, as well as goes into functional examples using Google Big Query and Tableau Online. This is a beginner course, but it is assumed you are familiar with the basics of databases and business intelligence concepts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More &#8220;Top-Rated&#8221; Pluralsight paths:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/v5WQe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Introduction to Microsoft Business Intelligence End-User Tools<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/d2e5K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SQL Server Business Intelligence Overview<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/9RvP3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Introduction to Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/yaW42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enterprise Business Intelligence with Tableau Server<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/YXL2R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Getting Started with Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/MPgRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Business Dashboard Fundamentals<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/RAKZg\" class=\"ss-button orange\" target=\"_blank\">GO TO TRAINING<\/a>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>TITLE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pluralsight.pxf.io\/EL2R4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Excel: An Analytics Superhub<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> This course goes through how to use Excel as an analytics client for BI and Big Data. 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First, you&#8217;ll learn how DAX works and why it has such good performance. Next, you&#8217;ll explore how to encapsulate business logic using calculated columns and measures. Finally, you&#8217;ll discover a variety of ways to manipulate filters or analyze your data. 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