AI-Powered Data Analysis with Microsoft Copilot

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AI-Powered Data Analysis with Microsoft Copilot

Instructor: Anton Voroniuk

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Use Microsoft Copilot to analyze financial and business data efficiently and extract actionable insights.
Create professional data visualizations and dashboards that communicate key findings to stakeholders.
Build confidence in making data-driven decisions independently using proven analytical techniques

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There are 6 modules in this course

Master the essential skills of data analysis and visualization, even with no prior experience. This course teaches you how to leverage Microsoft Copilot's AI-powered capabilities to transform raw data into actionable insights and compelling visualizations. Through real-world case studies in financial analysis and business analytics, you'll learn to interpret trends, create professional dashboards, and make data-driven decisions with confidence.

Whether you're looking to advance your career, understand your business better, or simply gain a valuable new skill, this course accelerates your learning by combining Copilot's intelligent features with proven analytical techniques. You'll discover how AI can dramatically reduce the time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on strategic thinking and decision-making. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to analyze complex datasets, visualize patterns that matter, and communicate insights that drive real business results—all while building the confidence to tackle data challenges independently.

This introductory module establishes the foundational principles of artificial intelligence and machine learning, offering a comprehensive architectural overview of Microsoft Copilot and its integration into modern business intelligence workflows.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment

4 videos Total 15 minutes

What is Microsoft Copilot? An Architectural Overview 4 minutes
Integrating Microsoft Copilot into Modern BI Workflows 4 minutes
A Beginner's Guide to AI and Machine Learning Concepts 3 minutes
Inside Large Language Models: The Tech Powering Generative AI 3 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Generative AI Architecture: The Five Layers 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Test Your Knowledge 15 minutes

You will explore advanced methodologies for structuring scalable data pipelines, utilizing Microsoft Copilot to automate Power Query M code generation and optimize raw data transformation processes.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment

4 videos Total 19 minutes

Building Scalable Data Pipelines for AI Integration 4 minutes
The Essentials of Structuring and Transforming Raw Data 7 minutes
A Complete Walkthrough of Microsoft Copilot Capabilities 5 minutes
Automating Power Query M Code Generation via AI Prompts 3 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Key Strategies for Data Cleaning Workflows 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Test Your Knowledge 15 minutes

This section provides rigorous statistical approaches for anomaly detection and data standardization, empowering learners to leverage AI-driven prompt engineering for organizing and refining complex datasets.

What's included

7 videos1 reading1 assignment

7 videos Total 31 minutes

Evaluating Dataset Health: Metrics for Data Quality 6 minutes
AI-Ready Data: Structuring Information for Copilot Success 5 minutes
Finding the Needle: Statistical Methods for Outlier Detection 5 minutes
Hands-Free Data Standardization: Prompt Engineering in Copilot 4 minutes
Organizing Messy Datasets: The Principles of Tidy Data 4 minutes
Effortless Data Reshaping: Parsing and Pivoting at Scale 4 minutes
AI-Driven Quality Assurance: Spotting Data Anomalies Fast 4 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

The 7 Golden Rules for Preprocessing and Cleaning Data 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Test Your Knowledge 15 minutes

Learners will master the application of natural language processing to conduct comprehensive exploratory data analysis, generating descriptive statistics, correlation matrices, and hypothesis tests to validate business assumptions.

What's included

7 videos1 reading1 assignment

7 videos Total 31 minutes

Blueprint for Discovery: Conducting Effective EDA 4 minutes
Decoding Data Relationships: Correlation and Descriptive Stats 3 minutes
Proving Your Point: A Guide to Statistical Significance 4 minutes
Instant Statistical Summaries: Leveraging Copilot for EDA 5 minutes
Uncovering Hidden Trends: Matrix Generation with AI 5 minutes
Validating Business Assumptions Using AI Hypothesis Testing 4 minutes
Bulletproofing Your Data: Advanced Verification Strategies 5 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

The Ultimate Playbook for Exploratory Data Analysis 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Test Your Knowledge 15 minutes

This module delves into the psychological and technical principles of data visualization, teaching students how to generate, style, and export dynamic AI-powered charts and dashboards within Microsoft Excel.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment

5 videos Total 22 minutes

Designing for Impact: The Psychology of Data Visualization 4 minutes
Text-to-Chart: Generating Excel Visualizations with Prompts 3 minutes
Building Dynamic AI Dashboards from Scratch 5 minutes
The Future of Analytics: Exploring AI-Generated Visuals 4 minutes
Polishing Your Presentation: Advanced Filtering and Exporting 5 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

The Decision Matrix for Choosing the Perfect Data Graphic 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Test Your Knowledge 15 minutes

Focusing on operational efficiency, this concluding module demonstrates how to deploy Microsoft Copilot across Word, Excel, and Outlook to automate project forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting.

What's included

11 videos1 reading1 assignment

11 videos Total 53 minutes

Drafting Comprehensive Project Plans in Seconds with Copilot 5 minutes
Predicting Project Outcomes: AI-Powered Scenario Forecasting 5 minutes
Zero-Prep Meetings: Auto-Generating Agendas and Action Items 5 minutes
Writing Executive-Ready Project Briefs Using AI 5 minutes
Never Take Notes Again: Automated Meeting Recaps in Outlook 5 minutes
Putting Reporting on Autopilot: AI Status Updates 5 minutes
Chasing Deadlines: How AI Can Manage Overdue Tasks For You 4 minutes
Real-Time Project Tracking: Leveraging Copilot for KPI Insights 5 minutes
Crafting High-Conversion Project Emails with Copilot 5 minutes
AI Financial Modeling: Managing Project Budgets in Excel 4 minutes
One-Click Reporting: Auto-Generating Status Documents 5 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

KPI Tracking: The Ultimate Guide to Measuring Business Performance 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Test Your Knowledge 15 minutes

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