Accelerate your Business Growth with Microsoft Power BI
- Name of sponsoring organization
- Netcom
- Details of the activity (e.g., where, when)
- Online webinar, November 10th
- What you learned
- This webinar covered the importance of data, data analysis in business, and introduced me to the concept of data storytelling. Data and information are crucial assets for any organization, and the ability to effectively analyze and communicate data is essential for making informed decisions. Data storytelling involves using visuals, narrative, and the data itself to effectively communicate data and its insights. Data analysis can be categorized into five different types: descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive, and cognitive. It also provided an overview of Microsoft Power BI and demonstrated some of its features and capabilities.
- How the activity relates to coursework or your career goals
- Attending this webinar emphasized the importance of data and data analysis in business, which would be a key focus in my future career. Understanding how to effectively analyze and communicate data is a crucial skill for professionals working in the tech field and the webinar’s introduction to data storytelling and the different types of data analysis have provided valuable insights for me to apply in my future career. Additionally, the overview of Microsoft Power BI and its capabilities as a tool for data visualization, analysis, and management is relevant seeing that I may encounter this software or similar tools in my future job roles.