Business Data Analytics with Excel and MySQL

Modern businesses generate massive amounts of data, yet the challenge remains in turning that information into clear, actionable insights. This course teaches you how to bridge the gap between basic spreadsheet tasks and sophisticated database analysis to solve real-world business problems. You will develop a structured approach to data, moving from organizing information in Excel to managing large-scale datasets with MySQL. By mastering these tools, you will gain the ability to identify trends, track performance indicators, and provide the evidence needed for strategic changes. What you'll learn: - Understand core data terminology and the principles of relational databases. - Apply modern Excel features like Power Query to clean and prepare business data. - Write MySQL queries to filter, aggregate, and join data from multiple sources. - Identify and calculate essential business metrics and KPIs. - Practice data normalization techniques to maintain high-quality information. - Analyze business scenarios to recommend data-driven improvements. The content begins with foundational concepts of data structure before moving into practical applications within Excel and ending with structured query language in MySQL. This course is designed for beginners and business professionals who want to enhance their analytical capabilities without any prior technical background. Begin your journey into professional business analytics today.