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Savvas CTE® Course for Microsoft® Power BI® Data Analyst Associate Certification

In this course, students learn to transform raw data into meaningful insights that support business decisions. Students prepare, model, analyze, and visualize data in Microsoft Power BI—the skills they need for success on the Power BI certification exam.

In Savvas CTE® Course for Microsoft® Power BI® Data Analyst Associate, students will:

  • Connect, clean, and transform data from multiple sources
  • Build data models to reveal patterns and trends
  • Create and share interactive reports and dashboards


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Prepare for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification (Power BI Certification)

Help students analyze data to make informed business decisions.

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Student-Centered Design

Grounded in educational research, this course maximizes student motivation and engagement with real-world relevance, hands-on projects, interactive assignments, and accessibility tools.

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Ready for the Real World

Students become career ready when they go beyond understanding concepts to applying them in real life. Through practical activities, students gain the skills they need for in-demand careers.

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Employability Skills

Students build essential workplace skills—including professionalism, communication, teamwork, time management, conflict resolution, safety, and respect—that support a positive work culture and long-term career success.

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Industry Certification and College Credit

Prepare students for the Microsoft® Power BI® Data Analyst Associate certification exam from Pearson® Professional Assessments—a credential eligible for college credit recommended by the American Council on Education* and trusted by colleges nationwide.

Learn essential business analytics skills

  • Course Outline
  • Module Introduction
  • Interactive Instructional Design
  • Differentiation
  • Formative and Summative Assessments
  • Accessibility

Course Outline by Module

    • Module 1: Data Discovery & Connection
    • Module 2: Data Shaping & Transformation
    • Module 3: Relational Data Modeling
    • Module 4: Foundational DAX & Calculations
    • Module 5: Core Visualizations & Report Design
    • Module 6: Advanced Storytelling & UX
    • Module 7: Advanced Analytics & AI
    • Module 8: Optimization, Security, & Governance
    • Module 9: Deployment & Maintenance
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Module Introduction

  • Module Introduction Video and Description
    Each module begins with an introductory video where the instructor sets the stage for topics and learning objectives for the upcoming module. The video is followed by a short description of the module content.
  • Module Learning Objectives
    Each module introduction includes the set of learning objectives for students to review prior to beginning instruction.
  • Polling Question
    Students engage with an interactive poll related to the upcoming module content. After completing the poll, students can see how their peers responded with a percentage breakdown of the results.
  • Introduce New Vocabulary
    The module introduction concludes with an interactive vocabulary matching activity, designed to familiarize students with words and concepts they will learn in the upcoming module.
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Interactive Instructional Design

  • Engaging Lesson Videos
    Each lesson begins with an instructional video from an expert educator, designed to grab students’ attention while addressing learning objectives.
  • Interactive Reading
    Each lesson video is followed by an interactive reading where students dive into new material with embedded interactives like hot spots, flip cards, slides, videos, and more!
  • Integrated Activities
    Activities are embedded purposefully between lessons and incorporate a variety of interactive tools for students to practice what they’ve learned.
  • Project-Based Learning
    End-of-module projects provide the opportunity for students to apply what they’ve learned to a real-world situation that they would encounter in the workforce.
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Differentiation

  • Strategies for Differentiation in CTE
    Provides teachers with guidance for supporting diverse learners in the CTE classroom.
  • Supporting Multilingual Learners in CTE
    Provides teachers with strategies for meeting the needs of multilingual language learners in the CTE classroom.
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Formative and Summative Assessments

  • Concept Check
    Embedded concept checks include a variety of low-stakes activities, including short answer responses, matching, flashcards, and sorting.
  • Discuss and Write
    Thought-provoking discussion prompts invite students to process and share their learning with their peers. Utilize your LMS discussion board or have students work in an individual course journal.
  • Lesson-level Quizzes
    Monitor student progress toward mastery with short quizzes after each lesson.
  • Module Study Guides
    Printable end-of-module practice that reinforce key standards, vocabulary, and concepts for exam preparation.
  • Module Tests
    Measure student mastery of key skills and content with an end-of-module summative assessment.
  • Midterm Exam
    Assess student content mastery midway through the course.
  • Final Exam
    A comprehensive final exam assesses student skills and knowledge at the end of the course. The final exam is auto-scored and the results report back to the teacher’s gradebook in their LMS.
  • Practice Exams
    Build confidence and certification exam readiness with two optional assessments that identify strengths and areas for improvement.
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Accessibility

  • Text-to-Speech
    Audio features allow greater accessibility for students. Highlight any text within the course to have it read out loud, including image alt text.
  • Language Translations
    Translate any text within the course, including video transcripts, into 60+ languages. Additionally, many language translations can be read out loud using the text-to-speech feature.
  • Closed Captioning
    All videos within the course include closed captioning with the ability to access video transcripts and translate into 60+ languages.
  • Alternative Activities
    Alternative activities are embedded throughout lessons to meet accessibility standards and provide alternatives to the interactive activities in multiple choice format.
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Simple. Seamless. Scalable.

Focus on student success—not the tech setup—with flexible curriculum for virtual or blended learning ready to go in your school’s learning management system.

Additional Savvas CTE® Course for Microsoft® Power BI® Data Analyst Associate Resources

  • Blended Learning
  • Pacing
  • Answer Keys
  • Syllabus
  • Career Exploration
  • PowerPoints
  • AI Literacy
  • CTSO
  • Training

Blended Learning Guide

Provides teachers with robust support for planning and implementing the course in a traditional classroom, including best practices for blending face-to-face and online learning activities.

  • Step-by-step teaching support for each lesson
  • In-class discussion prompts
  • Suggestions for independent, small group, and whole class instruction
  • Facilitation support and student work samples for projects
  • Sample student responses for reflections and short answer assignments


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Pacing Guide

Provides a tool for teachers to appropriately assign coursework and allocate time on a weekly basis for completing a course within a semester or year long time frame.



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Answer Keys

Includes answers and grading rubrics for Reflections and Short Answer Assignments, along with detailed grading rubrics and sample student work for Projects.



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Course Syllabus

The syllabus includes a high-level course overview, module overviews, and module learning objectives.



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Personalized Career Exploration

With access to trusted U.S. Department of Labor data, students can explore 1,000+ careers to discover jobs that fit who they are, what they enjoy, and where they want to go next.



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Instructional PowerPoints

These fully customizable slides are available for select courses to support classroom instruction with industry-aligned content, teaching tips, high-impact visuals, discussion starters, and formative checks that connect concepts to real-world application and employability skills.



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Using AI Effectively

This bonus module builds practical AI skills for any career while understanding the opportunities, risks, and responsibilities that come with its use.



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Career and Technical Student Organizations

Discover how CTSOs help students build leadership skills and prepare for future careers.



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On-Demand Training

An on-demand, self-paced teacher training course covers the fundamentals of implementing the curriculum.

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Savvas CTE® Course for Microsoft® Power BI® Data Analyst Associate FAQs

  • What modules are covered in this course?
    • Module 1: Data Discovery & Connection
    • Module 2: Data Shaping & Transformation
    • Module 3: Relational Data Modeling
    • Module 4: Foundational DAX & Calculations
    • Module 5: Core Visualizations & Report Design
    • Module 6: Advanced Storytelling & UX
    • Module 7: Advanced Analytics & AI
    • Module 8: Optimization, Security, & Governance
    • Module 9: Deployment & Maintenance
  • What grade levels is this text appropriate for?
    Grades 9–12
  • What types of programs is this course designed for?
    This program is designed for CTE Business Management and Entrepreneurship pathways or elective offerings.
  • Does this course align to any industry certifications?
    Yes, this course prepares students for the Microsoft® Power BI® Data Analyst Associate certification exam from Pearson® Professional Assessments—a credential eligible for college credit recommended by the American Council on Education* and trusted by colleges nationwide.
  • Is this program available in print or digitally?
    This Savvas CTE® Course for Microsoft® Power BI® Data Analyst Associate is a robust, digital-only course ideal for virtual or blended learning.
  • What teacher resources are available?
    Teacher resources include the course syllabus, pacing guide, answer keys, blended learning guide, differentiation guide, multilingual support guide, instructional slides, and digital courseware access. Additionally, an on-demand, self-paced teacher training course covers the fundamentals of implementing the curriculum.
  • What Learning Management System (LMS) is this course accessible on?
    Digital courseware is delivered on the award-winning Savvas Realize platform, which can integrate with: Canvas, Google Classroom, Schoology, AGILIX Buzz, and D2L.
  • What are the digital license options?
    Student digital access can be purchased for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years.
  • How long does it take to complete the Microsoft® Power BI® Data Analyst Associate course?
    This program is designed to support a full-credit course and therefore may be used to support a semester- or year-long option. On average, this course requires 80 instructional seat-time hours, equating to roughly 3–4 lessons per week. Teachers can make course customizations if desired to meet specific needs.
  • Are there any required materials for this course?
    Due to the hands-on nature of the course, Microsoft Power BI® software is required.
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