Name: Introduction to Business Intelligence
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Overview

Introduction to Business Intelligence Course

This self-paced business intelligence online training introduces you to the fundamentals of business intelligence (BI). You’ll learn how data, tools, and team roles work together to drive smarter business decision-making. Unlike traditional data analysis training, this business intelligence course focuses on equipping you with practical, real-world BI knowledge you can apply immediately.

Along the way, you’ll compare BI to data science, understand the BI development lifecycle, and explore how different roles — from data analysts to BI engineers — collaborate to deliver data insights. You’ll also get hands-on exposure to commonly used BI tools like Power BI and Excel for reporting, analysis, and interactive dashboards.

Key Highlights

Learn core BI concepts, roles, and processes
Compare BI vs. data science and where each fits
Use Excel and Power BI for hands-on data analysis
Understand the BI lifecycle and its impact on business value
Develop the foundational data skills used in BI teams

Who should take this course?

This course is ideal for professionals who work with data or want to learn business intelligence fundamentals. It’s also a great fit for those exploring career paths in:

Business Intelligence
Data Analytics
Asset Management
Financial Analysis
Business Strategy

It’s especially useful for analysts and decision makers looking to improve their ability to use data insights in real-world business environments. This Introduction to BI course is perfect for professionals who work with data and want to learn more about business intelligence. This course covers core concepts in the field and is a stepping-stone on to more advanced Business Intelligence topics. Common career paths for students who take this course are Business Intelligence, Asset Management, Data Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, and other finance careers.

You don’t need prior BI experience to succeed in this course. However, we recommend that learners have:

Strong interest in data-driven thinking
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Curiosity about business processes, reporting, and automation
Critical thinking and a desire to improve business acumen

Introduction to Business Intelligence Learning Objectives

Explain different roles that form part of a business intelligence team
Discuss how BI serves the needs of a business

Prerequisite Skills

Recommended skills to have before taking this course.

Critical thinking

Introduction to Business Intelligence

4.8

Led by Sebastian Taylor

Level 1

32min

100% online and self-paced

Field of Study: Finance

NASBA CPE Credits: 1.5

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What You'll Learn

Lesson

Multimedia

Exams

Files

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Business Essentials Certificate

Skills Learned Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Ethics
Career Prep Sales Skills, People Management Skills, Relationship Management Skills, Business Analysis Skills

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Business Intelligence Analyst Specialization

Skills learned Data Transformation & Automation, Data Visualization, Coding, Data Modeling
Career prep Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Specialist, Finance Analyst, Data Scientist

Learn More

What Our Members Say

Great Experience

Instructor provided all needed resources to understand the course.

Hubert Yeboah

Excellent course to get insights in introduction to BI. Now its much more clear for me the role and process of BI. I suggest to take this course.

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Informative

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Dan Steiner Birkic

Excellent

The videos were precise and I learned a lot in a short space of time.

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Amazing until now

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Introduction to Business Intelligence

I enjoy the simplicity of the course breakdown which makes it easy to understand. I wish there was a room to actually practice using the BI and Data Analyst tools. In all this was great free course that comes with a certificate.

Frank Dzidula

Great introductory course that is easy to understand.

Wai Tim Chue

Business Intelligence Skills

I am so excited to complete Introduction to Business Intelligence course and being certified by CFI. The overall course provides added skills in business intelligence especially as a Business Leader. The basic insights of BI and how it differs from data science have enabled me understand the key roles and processes involved. I have acquired details on roles and managing the different roles in BI process including data analytics, data visualization and data engineering with detailed skills essential in each position. Understanding how these roles work together helps the business manager to make informed decisions and enables business to deliver actionable insights.

Silas Nghabi

excellent

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VICTOR SOLOMON

Wonderful

This course is very educative and insightful, I've been able to learn new things I never knew I needed before.

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Deeply Insightful

The course has provided a comprehensive introduction that has placed a strong foundation for future coursework related to Business Intelligence.

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Productive

BI intelligence Introductory is a fundamental course if you want to be a Financial Analyst and FPNA manager in future

Jayesh Divedia

excellent learning experience

I strongly recommend to have this course inorder to build a better understanding of BI

Tahir Hasan

Good starter course to get brief background

Great for beginners on those with no experience yet on the BI Tools. Recommend to take before taking the more advanced/focus BI tools courses.

Hilary Holly Soriano

GREAT

Well placed and easy to understand

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Great win

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Intro To BI Made Easy

Course contents are made into chunks so fine that it felt like taking a walk in the park.

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Educative and informative

Educative and informative about business intelligence

Richard Omari

Unveiling Insights from Data

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What are the requirements to take the courses?

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Can I download the Excel files and financial modeling templates for the course?

Absolutely! All the files and templates needed in a course are available for download. Just look for a module that shows Downloadable Files within the course dashboard. See here for a visual guide on how to do this.

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You will have yearly access to the courses as long as you maintain an active subscription. All the courses are self-paced as well so you can take your time in learning without worrying about any deadlines. Click here to compare our available enrollment options.

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Yes, CFI is accredited by the Better Business Bureau® (BBB) to maintain training standards, the CPA Institutions in Canada, and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in the USA. Most of our courses qualify for verified CPE credits for CPA charter holders. Please refer to this page to view all available CPE credits.

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How do I earn my certificates?

Students must complete all the video lessons, quizzes, and final assessments in each course. You can retake the assessments as many times as necessary until you reach an 80% passing grade. For more information on how to earn a course certificate, click HERE.

How are the exams conducted?

Students are required to complete an online assessment (Multiple choice questions, Fill-in-the-Blanks, and Excel Questions) at the end of each course. You can take the exams on your own schedule and will need to earn at least 80% to pass the course and earn your certificate of course completion. Please note that course exams can be repeated as many times as you need. Students are also required to complete the FMVA® final exam to earn their certification. How to Take a Qualified Assessment

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Introduction to Business Intelligence

Introduction to Business Intelligence Course

Who should take this course?

Introduction to Business Intelligence Learning Objectives

What You'll Learn

Course Introduction

What is Business Intelligence

Data Analyst

Data Visualization Specialist

Business Leader

Data Engineer

Recap of Roles

Course Summary

Qualified Assessment

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Business Essentials Certificate

Business Intelligence Analyst Specialization

What Our Members Say

Hubert Yeboah

Amir Imeri

Dan Steiner Birkic

Leeroy Takudzwa Magora

Papi Keagakwa

Promise Iroh

Somto Onyele

Pierre Patrick MANDENGUE EKOBO

Frank Dzidula

Wai Tim Chue

Silas Nghabi

VICTOR SOLOMON

Favour Effiong

Dennis Kamau

Jayesh Divedia

Tahir Hasan

Hilary Holly Soriano

MUNACHIMSO VALENTINE AMADI

Samson Oguntade

Unaeze Daniel

Emeka John Udeogu

Yakub Animasahun

Md Piare Ashek-E-Rasul

Richard Omari

Rishabh Rana

Frequently Asked Questions