Complete BI Analyst Training Program

Build Real Business Intelligence Skills, Not Just Dashboards

A structured, practical program for building the skills, projects and portfolio needed to pursue a BI Analyst role.

Learn the complete BI process—from preparing and querying data to building reports and communicating insights

Train with Excel, SQL, Data Studio, Power BI, Tableau, Google Cloud and modern AI-assisted workflows

Complete realistic projects and create portfolio-ready work you can show employers or clients

13 modules 5+ projects Lifetime access
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The full BI workflow

Learn How Business Intelligence Works End to End

A lot of BI training focuses almost entirely on dashboards. Dashboards matter, but they are only one part of the job.

In real BI work, you need to understand where the data comes from, how it is structured, how to clean and prepare it, how to query it, and how to present it in a way that helps people make better decisions.

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Data Sources

Understand where business data comes from and how different sources fit together.

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Preparation

Clean, structure, and prepare data so it can actually be used for analysis.

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SQL & Databases

Query, join, filter, and transform data using SQL and relational databases.

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BI Tools

Build dashboards and reports in tools like Data Studio, Power BI, and Tableau.

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AI-Assisted Workflows

Use AI to support scripting, automation, documentation, analysis, and other practical BI tasks.

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Insights

Turn dashboards into useful explanations, recommendations, and business understanding.

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Portfolio

Present your projects clearly so employers or clients can understand what you can do.

The aim is not just to help you use BI tools. It is to help you understand the full process behind useful, professional Business Intelligence work.
Portfolio projects

Build a Portfolio That Shows What You Can Actually Do

It is not enough to say you have learned BI. You need practical work that shows how you apply those skills.

The BI Analyst Starter Program includes more than five projects based on realistic business scenarios, including three major dashboard projects built with Data Studio, Power BI and Tableau.

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Hotel Reservations Dashboard Data Studio project
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Multi-Channel Marketing Dashboard Power BI project
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Call Centre Performance Dashboard Tableau project

You will also complete additional practical work, including the Pizza Restaurant project and the Snuzzles Mystery project.

Portfolio project examples showing Hotel Reservations, Multi-Channel Marketing and Call Centre dashboards
Student results

Real Students. Real Progress.

Students around the world have used the BI Analyst Starter Program to build confidence, develop portfolios, improve their BI skills, and move towards new roles.

★★★★★

“I highly recommend enrolling in this program.”

It provided an invaluable head start with hands-on experience using industry-leading BI tools and guidance through creating a professional portfolio.

Hunter
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“A fantastic introduction to Business Intelligence.”

The content is well-structured and easy to follow, without overwhelming learners with unnecessary jargon.

Hummayun
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“A very good course.”

I really like the pace and level of detail in each module. The assignments are well thought out and feedback comes without delay.

Yannis
Tools you’ll use

Train with the Tools BI Teams Use Day-to-Day

Build practical experience across the core tools and platforms used in modern Business Intelligence workflows.

Excel

Prepare, clean, structure and analyse data using spreadsheet skills that remain essential in BI work.

Data Studio

Build accessible dashboards and reports using Google’s free reporting and visualisation platform.

Power BI

Create professional reports and learn important concepts in data modelling, measures and visual design.

Tableau

Develop interactive visual analytics skills using one of the most recognised BI platforms in the industry.

Google Sheets

Use spreadsheets within lightweight reporting workflows, connected data processes and practical BI projects.

Google Cloud & BigQuery

Understand how cloud data workflows and larger datasets fit into modern BI projects.

AI Workflows

Use AI to support scripting, automation, documentation and other practical BI workflow tasks.

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Start with the fundamentals

Understand the role of BI and how the full workflow fits together.

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Prepare and structure data

Work with spreadsheets, files and clean data for analysis.

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Learn SQL for BI work

Query, join, filter, group and transform business data.

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Build dashboards and reports

Use Data Studio, Power BI and Tableau in practical projects.

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Create a portfolio

Turn your project work into something you can show.

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Now included

Applied AI Skills for Modern BI Workflows

Business Intelligence is changing.

AI is already becoming part of how analysts prepare data, automate repetitive tasks, document their work, and build smarter workflows around reports and dashboards.

That is why the BI Analyst Starter Program now includes the full Applied AI Systems for Business Intelligence course (normally $249).

This does not turn the program into an AI course. The core focus is still Business Intelligence. But it does mean you will be learning BI in a way that reflects how the field is evolving now.

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Script Automate repetitive BI tasks
Document Explain your work clearly
Build Create simple tools around data
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Use AI as a Coding Partner

Learn how AI can help with scripting, SQL support, and workflow automation.

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Automate Repetitive Work

Use AI-assisted workflows to reduce manual steps in common BI tasks.

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Improve Documentation

Create clearer project notes, process explanations, and portfolio write-ups.

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Understand Where AI Fits

Learn how AI supports BI work without replacing the core skills analysts still need.

Lifetime access

Your BI Career Will Evolve. So Will the Program.

BI tools, AI workflows and business expectations will continue to change. Lifetime access means the program can continue supporting you as your skills, role and career develop.

Lifetime Access

Return to the lessons and resources whenever you need them, with no expiry date.

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Growing Resources

Benefit from additional projects, lessons and resources as the program continues to develop.

Becoming a Business Intelligence Analyst by Adam Finer
New from Learn BI

Becoming a Business Intelligence Analyst is now available

A concise, practical guide to the professional side of BI: the judgement, communication and real-world thinking beyond the tools.

15 practical chapters Kindle, paperback and EPUB Written from real BI experience
Adam Finer, instructor of the BI Analyst Starter Program
Your instructor
30+ Years working with data
15+ Years specialising in BI
Experience behind the program

Learn From Decades of Practical BI Experience

The BI Analyst Starter Program is designed and taught by Adam Finer, founder of Learn BI Academy and Learn BI Online.

Adam has spent more than 30 years working with data, including over 15 years specialising in Business Intelligence. His teaching draws on consulting, professional training and practical project experience—not theory alone.

Practical consulting experience
Clear, structured teaching
Projects built around genuine BI work
140K+
YouTube subscribers  Learning practical BI, analytics and dashboarding skills through Learn BI Online. 
Trusted expertise

Experience Across Global Organisations

Adam’s consulting and training work has supported professionals working with major international brands and organisations.

Flexible learning with support

Learn at Your Own Pace, With Guidance Along the Way

Work through the program around your own schedule, ask questions when you get stuck, and receive a Certificate of Achievement when you successfully complete the program.

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Support included

Self-Paced Does Not Mean Completely Alone

Move through the lessons when it suits you. When you need help, you can ask questions, get clarification and receive guidance from an experienced BI professional.

Lesson questions

Get help when a concept or workflow is unclear.

Project guidance

Ask how to approach practical project work.

Constructive feedback

Receive guidance that helps you improve your work.

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Certificate of achievement

Finish With Another Way to Show Your Progress

After successfully completing the program, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Business Intelligence.

Your portfolio remains the strongest proof of what you can do. The certificate supports it by showing that you completed a structured BI training program.

LinkedIn profile Portfolio Job applications
Certificate of Achievement
Business Intelligence

BI Analyst Starter Program
Awarded on successful completion
Enrolment

One Payment. Lifetime Access.

No subscription. No expiry date. One payment gives you access to the full program and all future updates.

BI Analyst Starter Program
$497 $697

One-time payment. Lifetime access. Future updates included.

You can also start with the free preview before enrolling.

Included with your enrolment

Full access to the complete BI Analyst Starter Program
13 structured modules
Excel, SQL, Data Studio, Power BI, Tableau, Google Cloud, BigQuery, and AI workflow training
Real-world BI projects
Portfolio-building guidance
Downloadable resources and project files
Certificate of Achievement
Lifetime access and future updates
Support when you need help
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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most common questions about the BI Analyst Starter Program.

Do I need any prior experience?

No. The program is designed to take you step by step from the fundamentals through to more advanced BI workflows. Some comfort with computers and spreadsheets will help, but you do not need previous Business Intelligence experience.

How long does it take to complete the program?

The program is self-paced. Some students work through it intensively, while others complete it around work, family, or other commitments. The important thing is that you can move at a pace that works for you.

What tools will I need?

You will need access to a computer and an internet connection. The program uses tools such as Excel, SQL, Data Studio, Power BI, Tableau, Google Sheets, Google Cloud, BigQuery, and AI tools. Where possible, free or accessible options are used.

What kind of help is available?

You can ask questions and get support when you need help. The goal is not just to give you videos, but to help you make progress through the program and understand what you are doing.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. After completing the program, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Business Intelligence. The certificate supports your portfolio and gives you another way to show that you have completed structured BI training.

How much does the program cost?

The full program is currently $497, with lifetime access included. A 3-instalment payment option is also available.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes. You can request a refund within 14 days of enrolment, provided you have consumed less than 20% of the course content.

How is this different from Udemy or Coursera?

This is not a marketplace course or a collection of disconnected tutorials. It is a structured BI training program built around a clear path, real-world projects, portfolio development, and practical guidance from an experienced BI consultant and educator.

Will I learn everything I need to become a BI Analyst?

The program is designed to give you a strong, practical foundation in the tools, workflows, and thinking needed for entry-level BI Analyst work. No course can guarantee a job, but this program is built to help you develop the skills, confidence, and portfolio you need to move in that direction.

Can I start with a free preview?

Yes. You can preview selected lessons and explore the structure of the program before enrolling. This helps you decide whether the teaching style and program format are right for you.

Ready to begin?

Ready to Start Building Real BI Skills?

If you are tired of scattered tutorials and want a clear, structured path into Business Intelligence, the BI Analyst Starter Program is designed for you.

Learn the tools. Build the projects. Create the portfolio. Develop the confidence to move towards a real BI Analyst role.

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