Elevate your career with the Analytics in Power BI: ICAEW Certificate, a cutting-edge course designed specifically for finance professionals.
With data-driven decision-making becoming integral to finance, there’s never been a better time to future-proof your skills. We are excited to announce our new Analytics in Power BI: ICAEW Certificate, a must-have for any finance professional ready to adapt to automation and advanced analytics.
Why Power BI matters in finance
Microsoft Power BI is rapidly becoming the preferred tool for interactive data visualisation and advanced business intelligence. It enables finance professionals to automate reporting, analyse data effectively, and create visually compelling dashboards for strategic insights.
Finance is shifting away from rote data entry towards analytics-based roles. According to a 2023 AICPA poll, nearly all accounting firms (99%) now consider tools like Power BI essential for their teams. This trend highlights the growing demand for data proficiency in finance and positions Power BI as an indispensable skill for the modern finance professional.
Introducing the Analytics in Power BI: ICAEW Certificate for Finance Professionals
We have partnered with ICAEW to develop a comprehensive Power BI course explicitly tailored to the needs of today’s finance professionals. Launching this summer, the OnDemand learning experience combines flexibility with an industry-backed certificate, ensuring learners achieve both mastery and credibility.
The course addresses the skills gap and empowers participants to integrate Power BI into their workflows confidently. It builds on the success of our ICAEW Data Analytics Certificate programme while focusing on Power BI rather than Python. The Analytics in Power BI: ICAEW Certificate is also open to entry-level candidates.
Course features at a glance
- Comprehensive curriculum: The 20-hour course is one of the most extensive on the market, covering everything from basic concepts to advanced Power BI features.
- Structured units with case studies: Four detailed modules guide learners through foundational knowledge, advanced techniques, and real-world case studies.
- Practical and assessed learning: Unlike many other courses, this programme includes assessments based on realistic business scenarios, ensuring learners can effectively apply their skills.
- ICAEW certificate: Gain an evidence-backed qualification that adds credibility to your resume and proves your expertise.
- Flexible learning: With 12 months of online access via our award-winning OnDemand study method, you can study at your own pace, making balancing professional development and daily responsibilities easier.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for finance professionals familiar with Excel, ranging from entry-level employees to senior executives. It’s suitable for controllers, auditors, accountants, finance managers, analysts, and anyone keen to enhance their analytics and visualisation skills.
Whether you’re looking to streamline efficiencies, generate insights from big data, or create dynamic financial models, this course is your gateway to unlocking Power BI’s full potential.
What will you learn?
The Analytics in Power BI: ICAEW Certificate offers in-depth content that provides practical, actionable insights.
Here’s an overview of the units you’ll explore:
Unit 1: Context and Concepts
The first unit of the certificate introduces the core concepts of data analytics, exploring its processes, key terminology, and real-world applications within business and accounting.
It delves into organisational data management, quality, and governance alongside a comprehensive overview of Power BI and its uses, versions, and key components.
Unit 2: Data Preparation and Transformation
The second unit focuses on preparing and transforming data for effective analysis. Learners will explore how to import data into Power BI from various sources and become familiar with the features and uses of Query Editor.
The data transformation section will teach learners to filter, subset, aggregate and add new columns to datasets. Additionally, the unit covers merging data using different types of joins as well as a data cleansing section to examine data quality issues and resolutions.
Unit 3: Developing Reports and Dashboards
This unit focuses on developing reports and dashboards. Learners start by creating basic reports and analysing various elements and visuals. They then design dashboards and set filters and interactions before adding advanced features like buttons, bookmarks, and drill-down capabilities.
The unit also covers the basics of DAX, its role in calculated columns and measures, and the efficiency of PowerBI practices for organising dashboards.
Unit 4: Presenting Data Effectively
The final unit focuses on effectively presenting data, emphasising clear communication, actionable insights, and compelling data narratives. Learners will explore effective data visualisations, analyse dashboard design principles, and translate data terminology into a business context.
The unit also teaches learners to present dashboards and apply storytelling concepts to deliver key messages and engage decision-makers.
Each unit is followed by a case-study-based assessment. The assessments allow learners to demonstrate their proficiency in Power BI, learners will apply their newfound skills in a practical business context. The ICAEW certification will be awarded to those who successfully complete the four assessments.
Why choose Kaplan's Analytics in Power BI: ICAEW Certificate?
This course is particularly unique through its depth, relevance, and credibility.
Here are a few key benefits:
- Expansive course length - with 20 hours of learning content, it's much more thorough than many other courses and offers significantly better value for money.
- Credible certificate - ICAEW's accreditation ensures the qualification is globally recognised by employers as a marker of excellence.
- Practical assessments - real-world business case studies simulate on-the-job experiences.
- Affordability - ICAEW members will have the opportunity to upskill for less with a 15% discount.
- Flexibility with an award-winning online study method - study anywhere and anytime to balance your training with your other commitments and meet CPD requirements seamlessly.
Gain a competitive edge
The Analytics in Power BI: ICAEW Certificate doesn't just teach you how to use a tool. It builds critical skills that allow you to excel in data analytics, drive decision-making, and create meaningful business value.
With strategic insights derived from Power BI’s unparalleled capabilities, you can position yourself as a leader in finance analytics.
How to get certified
Take a step forward in your career by upskilling with the new Analytics in Power BI: ICAEW Certificate for Finance Professionals. Register your interest for 20% off the course when we launch.