A data analyst collects, processes, and analyzes data to help organizations make informed decisions. They use statistical tools and techniques to identify trends, generate insights, and create reports. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in data visualization, and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate
Certification
MCSA: SQL 2016 BI Development
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Certification
MCSA: BI Reporting
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Customer Insights (Data) Specialty
Learning Path
Understand data concepts
1 hour
beginner
Databases
Learning Path
Implement advanced data visualization techniques by using Power BI
2 hours
intermediate
Data Analytics · Data Visualization
Learning Path
Implement a secure environment for a database service
3 hours
intermediate
Security
Learning Path
Write advanced Transact-SQL queries
3 hours
advanced
No core subjects
Learning Path
Govern data across an enterprise
2 hours
intermediate
Information Protection Governance
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals: Explore core data concepts
0 hours
beginner
Data Management
Learning Path
Manage the analytics development lifecycle
2 hours
intermediate
Data Analytics · Data Management
Learning Path
Implement a data science and machine learning solution for AI in Microsoft Fabric
5 hours
beginner
Machine Learning · Data Analytics
Learning Path
Implement a Data Streaming Solution with Azure Stream Analytics
3 hours
beginner
Data Analytics · Data Engineering
Learning Path
Automate database tasks for Azure SQL
2 hours
intermediate
Databases
Learning Path
Analyze monitoring data with Kusto Query Language
3 hours
beginner · intermediate · advanced
Cloud Computing · Data Analytics
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals: Explore relational data in Azure
1 hour
beginner
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Implement Azure Arc-enabled SQL Managed Instance in your hybrid environment
3 hours
beginner
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Implement Real-Time Intelligence with Microsoft Fabric
6 hours
beginner
No core subjects
Learning Path
Implement and manage an analytics environment
1 hour
intermediate
Data Analytics · Data Management
Learning Path
Data analysis with Kusto Query Language
2 hours
beginner · intermediate · advanced
Data Analytics · Data Management
Learning Path
Get Started Querying with Transact-SQL
5 hours
beginner
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Design and build tabular models
6 hours
intermediate
Data Analytics · Data Modeling
Learning Path
Introduction to data analytics on Azure
1 hour
intermediate
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Get started with Microsoft Fabric
10 hours
beginner
Data Analytics · Data Engineering
Learning Path
Build data analytics solutions using Azure Synapse serverless SQL pools
3 hours
intermediate
Data Analytics · Data Engineering
Learning Path
Model, query, and explore data in Azure Synapse
5 hours
intermediate
Data Analytics · Data Engineering
Learning Path
Prepare data for tabular models in Power BI
1 hour
intermediate
Data Analytics · Data Modeling
Learning Path
Implement a data warehouse with Microsoft Fabric
5 hours
beginner
Data Analytics · Data Engineering
Learning Path
Work with semantic models in Microsoft Fabric
4 hours
intermediate
Data Modeling
Learning Path
Data analysis in Azure Data Explorer with Kusto Query Language
4 hours
beginner · intermediate · advanced
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Ingest data with Microsoft Fabric
2 hours
intermediate
Big Data · Data Analytics
Learning Path
Introduction to Azure database administration
0 hours
intermediate
Databases
Learning Path
Implement a Lakehouse with Microsoft Fabric
6 hours
intermediate
Data Analytics · Data Engineering
Learning Path
Integrate Azure Synapse Analytics with Azure Data and AI services
1 hour
intermediate
No core subjects
Learning Path
Develop dynamic reports with Microsoft Power BI
9 hours
intermediate
Data Analytics · Data Modeling
Learning Path
Program with Transact-SQL
3 hours
advanced
Databases
Learning Path
Optimize query performance in Azure SQL
3 hours
intermediate
Databases
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals: Explore non-relational data in Azure
1 hour
beginner
Data Management
Learning Path
Plan and implement a high availability and disaster recovery environment
2 hours
intermediate
Site Reliability Engineering
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals: Explore data analytics in Azure
3 hours
beginner
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Introduction to Power BI administration
0 hours
beginner · intermediate
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Prepare data for analysis with Power BI
3 hours
intermediate
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Build Power BI visuals and reports
6 hours
beginner
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Design effective reports in Power BI
4 hours
intermediate
Data Visualization
Learning Path
Distribute Power BI insights
1 hour
beginner
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Model data with Power BI
7 hours
beginner
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Empower modern analytics and business intelligence data cultures with Excel, Power BI, MS Teams, and SharePoint
7 hours
beginner
Productivity
Learning Path
Create and use analytics reports with Power BI
5 hours
beginner
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Manage workspaces and datasets in Power BI
2 hours
intermediate
Collaboration · Data Analytics
Learning Path
Get and transform data with Power BI
3 hours
beginner
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Use DAX in Power BI Desktop
4 hours
intermediate
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Get started with Power BI
2 hours
beginner
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Power BI for Tableau users
4 hours
intermediate
Data Visualization
Learning Path
Get started with Microsoft data analytics
0 hours
intermediate
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Validate your skills architecting solutions for customers and products
6 hours
intermediate
No core subjects
Learning Path
Empower your workforce with Copilot for Microsoft 365 Use Cases
6 hours
beginner
Artificial Intelligence · Business Applications