CAPDA Lite – Certified AI-Powered Data Analyst

What you'll learn

 Fast-track your data analytics career with AI. CAPDA Lite is a 40-hour foundational to intermediate course designed for professionals, students, and career switchers who want to gain hands-on skills in data analysis—quickly and effectively. This course blends essential tools like Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Python with cutting-edge AI integrations like ChatGPT, Copilot, and AI-powered dashboards, preparing you for the data-driven jobs of today.

From mastering Excel and SQL to building interactive Power BI dashboards and writing Python scripts for analysis, CAPDA Lite covers it all. You'll also explore prompt engineering and how to use AI tools to automate reports, generate code, and uncover data insights. The course wraps up with a real-world capstone project, helping you build your first portfolio piece for LinkedIn and GitHub.  

Key Benefits

 Learn job-ready tools like Excel, SQL, Power BI & Python Integrate AI like ChatGPT and Copilot into your workflow Build a strong foundation for analytics and business intelligence roles Gain confidence through hands-on projects and expert guidance Get support with resume building, LinkedIn profile, and career prep Career Opportunities After completing CAPDA Lite, you'll be ready to pursue roles such as: Data Analyst Junior Business Intelligence Analyst Reporting Analyst Data Specialist AI-Enhanced Analyst Whether you're entering the world of analytics or upgrading your current skillset, CAPDA Lite is your gateway to a future-proof career in data—powered by AI.  

This course includes:

 Module 0: Orientation & Career Scope (1 Hour)

  • Who is a Data Analyst? Responsibilities & Roles
  • Career pathways: Analyst, BI Developer, Data Scientist
  • Overview of Tools: Excel, SQL, Power BI, Python, AI
  • Job preparation roadmap (LinkedIn, GitHub, Resume)

 Module 1: Excel & Advanced Excel (8 Hours)
 Key Topics:

  • Basic Operations: Data types, formatting, filtering
  • Formulas: IF, IFS, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, TEXT functions
  • Lookup Functions: VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, XLOOKUP
  • Power Query: Importing, cleaning, merging data
  • Pivot Tables & Charts: Grouping, filtering, dashboards

 AI Integration:

  • “Analyze Data” in Excel
  • Using ChatGPT to generate formulas
  • Auto summary writing from Excel tables

 Module 2: SQL for Analysts (6 Hours)
Key Topics:

  • Database basics & relational models
  • SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, GROUP BY
  • INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, UNION, DISTINCT
  • Filtering, sorting & aggregating
  • Hands-on exercises with mock HR/Sales databases

 AI Integration:

  • Using ChatGPT or Gemini to write SQL queries from plain English
  • Auto SQL explanations and optimization tips

 Module 3: Power BI & Dashboards (8 Hours)
 Key Topics:

  • Power BI Desktop Interface
  • Importing data from Excel, Web, and SQL
  • Visualizations: bar, line, pie, matrix, KPI
  • Slicers & Filters for interactivity
  • Introduction to DAX (basic calculated columns/measures)
  • Creating a simple, interactive dashboard

AI Integration:

  • Power BI AI visuals: Q&A, Smart Narrative, Key Influencers
  • Copilot to explain data patterns

 Module 4: Python for Data Analysis (6 Hours)
 Key Topics:

  • Python setup and IDE (Jupyter or Google Colab)
  • Variables, data types, conditions, loops
  • Intro to Pandas: read_csv, head(), describe(), filtering
  • Basic data cleaning & summary reports
  • Simple visualizations with matplotlib

 AI Integration:

  • Use ChatGPT to generate beginner Python code
  • Code explanation and bug fixing via CoPilot

 Module 5: AI Tools & Prompt Engineering (4 Hours)
 Key Topics:

  • What is Prompt Engineering?
  • Prompt writing for Excel, SQL, Python tasks
  • ChatGPT for report automation, formula generation
  • AI assistants for data cleaning and insight generation

 Module 6: Capstone Project (4 Hours)

  • Choose 1 domain (Retail, HR, Sales, Finance)
  • Use Excel + SQL + Power BI to solve a real-world problem
  • Create report + dashboard
  • Document your workflow using AI
  • Final review + LinkedIn/GitHub upload


 

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  • This course doesn't cut any corners, there are beautiful animated explanation videos and tens of real-world projects which you will get to build.

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