Become a Certified Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA)®

Lead the data revolution: Build in-depth expertise with hands-on BI & data analysis courses & labs

33 practical courses, 17 required for certification
Skills: Data Transformation, Automation, Visualization, Modeling, Coding, Predictive Analysis, Statistics, and more
Career paths: Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Data Scientist, BI Developer, Data Visualization Analyst, and more

BIDA® At a Glance

CFI’s Business Intelligence & Data Analyst Certification Program will teach you the most important skills required to kickstart or advance your data analysis career. Learn how to use the most popular business intelligence tools and programming languages to explore, understand, and master data science.

Courses cover both BI and data science, helping you develop skills in all areas from data storage and collection to data transformation, data analysis and modeling, and data visualization.

You’ll learn best practices to apply to common scenarios, so you can perform like a star in your data role. We have developed case studies based on real-world requirements and datasets so you can practice applying your skills straight away. Start earning your certificate in data analytics and business intelligence today!

What's in the Business Intelligence & Data Analyst Program?

32 courses

Consisting of 2070+ lessons

70+ interactive exercises

Learn by doing with guided simulations

Expert instructors

Learn from the very best

New courses monthly

On need-to-know subject matter

Blockchain certificate

To verify your skills

500,000+ 5-star ratings

Best-in-class training, as rated by you

Earning Your Business Intelligence & Data Analyst Certification

Step 1: Prep Courses Optional

Need to refresh the basics before getting started? Our BI and data prep courses have you covered.

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Step 2: Core Courses & Case Studies

Complete 13 core courses to build a strong foundation in business intelligence and data analysis.

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Step 3: Elective Courses

Choose a minimum of 3 electives to explore more complex real-world scenarios and take your knowledge to the next level.

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Step 4: Final Exam

After earning a minimum passing grade of 70% in each course assessment, take a final exam in BI and data analysis to earn your program certification.

Step 5: Get BIDA® Certified

Congratulations! Upon completion of the program, you will receive a blockchain-verified digital certificate with your new credentials. You also have the option to order a physical certificate to be mailed to your door.

Skills & Learning Objectives in BI & Data Analysis

Prefer to Take a Step-By-Step Approach towards BIDA?

We've divided the BIDA curriculum into three distinct specializations, allowing you to focus on one domain at a time. Each specialization certificate brings you a step closer to the coveted BIDA certification.

1. Data Analysis in Excel

Master data analysis and work more efficiently using modern Excel tools including dynamic arrays, Power Query and Power Pivot.

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2. Business Intelligence Analyst

Develop BI skills such as dashboarding and data manipulation using industry standard tools like Power BI, Tableau, and SQL.

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3. Data Science Analyst

Go beyond descriptive analysis and learn how to work with complex datasets and predictive machine learning models.

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Courses Taught by BI & Data Experts

Sebastian Taylor

Sebastian leads our BIDA® program, and has worked with a variety of BI tools across a number of industries. From quant energy risk management to financial and retail analysis, Seb loves the challenge of automating and communicating complex analysis with simplicity and clarity. He has a degree in Economics and Finance and focused on Econometrics.

Joseph Yeates

Joseph is passionate about driving better decision making by creating, curating, and communicating insights from data. He has a degree in Business Administration and Finance, with further certifications in Business Analytics & Decision Making and Applied Database Administration & Design. A data enthusiast with a background in retail banking, he is an advocate for making advanced analytics more accessible to a wider audience by integrating them in business intelligence solutions.

Pavel Nacev

Pavel’s passion is playing around with data and finding new and quicker ways to visually present and analyze it. Pavel routinely works with millions of rows of structured and unstructured data, transforming them into meaningful insights for business leaders. In addition to managing all of CFI's internal analytics, Pavel helps develop our BIDA® courses. Pavel has worked across many different industries and most recently managed the Tableau implementation for a market-leading software platform for enterprise and photo printing. He has degrees in Economics and Business Administration.

Lester Leong

Over the course of the years, Lester Leong has been applying data science and machine learning towards business and finance to improve profitability, efficiency, and model interpretability. He studied in multiple fields such as economics, finance, accounting, business, and data science. His work experience includes leading a fintech company in machine learning, implementing company wide data science initiatives as a VP at Wells Fargo, and other various data consulting roles.

Andrew Russell

Andrew has extensive experience as a software engineer. His involvement in developing bespoke applications across many different organizations has led to expertise in a variety of programming languages and frameworks. Building data pipelines and predictive models for clients in the telecommunications sector has given Andrew great practical knowledge of solving real-world problems with data science. Combining software engineering and data science skills means Andrew is uniquely placed to provide meaningful insights.

Tim Vipond

Tim is the Chair of the Board of CFI Education with an extensive background in entrepreneurship, financial analysis, and investment banking. Since 2005, Tim has been an active participant in capital markets across a wide range of industries and transactions including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital, totaling more than $3 billion in value.

The BIDA® program has upskilled teams at:

Careers in BI & Data Analysis

Data Analyst

Collect and transform data, create data models and metrics that can be used to analyze performance.

Top Skills

Analytical skills

Business knowledge

SQL

Other Skills

Math & statistics

Data visualization

Coding

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts also have great analytical skills, but combine this with intimate knowledge of a business to help drive performance.

Top Skills

Business knowledge

Analytical skills

Data visualization

Other Skills

Math & statistics

SQL

Coding

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Quantitative Analyst / Data Scientist

Apply statistical models to financial and risk-management problems.

Top Skills

Math & statistics

Coding

Analytical skills

Other Skills

Business knowledge

SQL

Data visualization

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In addition, the following roles combine several of the skills above into more generalist roles:

BI Developer

BI Developers do a bit of everything, including maintaining data flows, building data models, or creating dashboards.

Data Visualization Analyst

Deliver and present data through dashboards and visuals that help businesses make better decisions.

Trust Our CFI-Certified BIDA® Course Reviews

Anthony Williams

Data Science Fundament...

Outstanding training course. I completed the material in one sitting as it kept me completely engaged. I would recommend this course to anyone with an interest in Data Science or Machine learning.

Alicia Fortes

Power Query Fundamenta...

This course was exactly what I've been searching for! I've looked at various other training videos (YouTube, vlogs, LinkedIn, even group training at my work) but always felt like I was still missing important pieces when I was finished...

Massimiliano Maur...

Power BI Fundamentals ...

Great, clear, and complete introductory course, perfect to begin getting acquainted with Power BI and beginning hands-on this powerful tool.

Nouer Uz-Zaman

SQL Fundamentals Course

I have background knowledge of SQL but I must say I was impressed by the content shown. I already knew many concepts but it went through why it is the case which I really found interesting.

Omar Poventud Mir...

Professional Ethics Co...

Best Professional Ethics Course Ever! This is without a doubt the best Professional Ethics course I have taken to date. Valuable information about ethics, with multiple examples from the real world and case studies. Recommended 100%.

Christina Mary J

Introduction to Busine...

This course is very interactive.. I’m new to BI, after completing this course I’m confident to talk about BI concepts with my team.

GK Ramphrasadh

Introduction to Busine...

I stumbled upon CFI BI courses on Google and was instantly drawn to the course. as a first-time user with non-financial background, CFI has won my heart in providing lucid and thought-provoking insights into BI which I was previously unaware...

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150+ courses, 5,000+ lessons and labs
300+ CPE credits
Guided case studies
Downloadable models, templates, and guides
Quizzes, assignments, and certification exams
Digital blockchain-verified certificate
Real-World Finance Tools
Macabacus productivity add-in, $300 value
Personalized model review and feedback
Resume and cover letter review
Access to an intelligent, AI-powered chat widget integrated into your course experience
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download the Excel files and financial modeling templates?

Yes! You can download and edit the Excel models and templates included in your courses. All of the files needed in a course are available for download. Please note that while our study materials can be downloaded, the lecture videos are only available online due to copyright infringement issues.

How long does it take to receive my digital BIDA® certification?

As soon as you complete the program! Learners need to complete all 13 required courses. After completing the BIDA® program requirements you can immediately request your digital BIDA® certificate to be emailed to you by submitting your completed program through your learner dashboard.

Are CFI courses verified?

CFI is accredited by the Better Business Bureau® (BBB) to maintain training standards, and by the CPA Institutions in Canada, and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in the US for CPE credits. You can find more information here.

Are there additional fees or costs?

None! The program tuition includes everything and there are no additional fees required to earn your digital certification.

What currency are your courses priced in?

All of our online courses and programs are priced in USD.

How do I earn my certificates?

You need to complete all the video lessons, quizzes, and final assessments in each course to earn your course certificates. The certificate will then be available on your learner dashboard and also emailed to you as soon as you have completed all of the requirements.

How are the exams conducted?

Learners are required to complete an online assessment (MCQ's, Fill-in-the-Blanks, and Excel Questions) at the end of each course. You can take the exams at 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. Learners are also required to complete the BIDA®️ final exam to earn their certification. See here for more details on the BIDA®️ final exam

Can I email the instructor if I have questions?

While the courses are designed mainly for self-study, we are happy to provide email assistance for general or technical support inquiries. The Full Immersion bundles include a premium email support function which allows you to communicate directly with in-house experts in the area of study you are focusing on. This is one of the key features that sets the Full Immersion bundle apart and makes it a worthwhile upgrade over the more affordable self-study bundle.

Will these courses help me advance my career?

Reviews from leaners who have taken CFI courses and the BIDA®️ certification program include numerous stories about how people have been able to advance their careers. There is a proven track record of CFI graduates marking successful transitions into the careers of their dreams and this is based largely on the resources that we make available to our learners upon enrolment. Our training is designed to be fully practical and simulates the experience of being trained as a professional financial analyst. Additionally, we offer a wealth of information through our free career resources. The unique blend of all these elements is what sets us apart from other e-learning platforms when it comes to giving you all the tools you need to create a successful career in finance.