Develop the core skills needed for a thriving career in business analysis. This certificate program emphasizes hands-on training in Excel, SQL, Python, and Tableau, equipping you with the techniques to interpret data and effectively present insights.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Unit 1 6 Hours
In this beginner Excel course, you will learn the essentials of Microsoft Excel, including calculators, basic functions, graphs, formatting, and printing.
Unit 2 6 Hours
Learn intermediate Excel functions like VLOOKUP and SUMIFS, and how to summarize data with Pivot Tables, Sort and Filter databases, and split and join text.
Unit 3 6 Hours
Learn all of the most complex features of Microsoft Excel in this advanced training course.
Unit 4 18 Hours
Learn how to extract, filter, and manipulate data using SQL. This course covers PostgreSQL fundamentals, database querying, table joins, and advanced techniques for handling large datasets.
Unit 5 30 Hours
Unit 6 12 Hours
Develop the skills to turn raw data into compelling visual stories with Tableau, the industry-leading data visualization platform.
Bonus 12 Hours
Learn the fundamentals of financial accounting in this beginner-friendly bootcamp. This course introduces key concepts, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, while also exploring advanced topics such as investments, securities, and depreciation. You’ll gain hands-on experience analyzing real-world financial data and develop accounting skills for careers in finance, bookkeeping, and beyond.
Bonus 6 Hours
This beginner-friendly PowerPoint course covers the core skills needed to create engaging and professional presentations.
Bonus 6 Hours
Bonus 12 Hours
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Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.
Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.
The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student
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Attend this certificate program Live Online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
At Graduate School USA, you’ll learn in small groups and receive personalized attention.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
We want you to succeed in your career goals. In addition to 63 hours of hands-on, interactive training, you’ll also receive six 1-on-1 mentoring sessions where you can:
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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Since 1921, Graduate School USA has partnered with over 125 federal agencies and trained more than one million federal employees. Led by instructors with deep, real-world knowledge of federal regulations, policies, and practices, our private group programs are practical, mission-driven, and tailored to your agency’s objectives. We offer expertise across key federal domains—including human resources, financial management, acquisition and contracting, leadership, and more—to deliver training where and how your team needs it.
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