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Business Intelligence Certificate
About Program
*Program has been approved for delivery by top level of industry specialists.
In today’s data-driven economy, organizations thrive on insights. At Sterling College the Business Intelligence (BI) Professional Certificate is designed to equip students with the technical and analytical skills needed to transform data into smart, strategic decisions.
Whether you’re seeking to advance your career in analytics or support business operations with real-time data insights, this hands-on program offers practical training in leading BI tools including Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Google Data Studio, and SQL. You’ll master techniques in data cleaning, modeling, dashboard design, and reporting that align with the needs of employers across every industry — from finance and retail to healthcare and tech.
Our curriculum goes beyond theory to help students build job-ready portfolios, present findings effectively, and understand the real-world application of KPIs and visual analytics. Graduates of this program leave ready to turn raw data into actionable business intelligence that drives measurable results. Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a Professional Certificate in Business Intelligence and position yourself as a vital asset in any data-driven organization.
Program Details
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be positioned to enter careers such as Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Visualization Specialist, Reporting Analyst, Data Consultant, and many more!
Program Name
Business Intelligence
Start Date
Fall, Winter, Summer
Program Cost
$2000
Program Format
Online / Onsite
Program Length
40 hrs
Credential
Certificate
Program Outline
Introduction to Business Intelligence
Role of BI in organizations
Excel for Data Analysis (functions, pivot tables, charts)
Data types, data sources, and ETL concepts
Basics of SQL: SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries
Mini project: Sales report using Excel and SQL
Introduction to Power BI & Tableau
Data connection, transformation using Power Query
Data modeling (relationships, calculated columns, DAX basics)
Creating visual dashboards
Hands-on with Google Data Studio
Mini project: Build a KPI dashboard for a fictional company
Advanced DAX formulas and measures
Data storytelling and design best practices
Data blending, filtering, drilldowns
Row-level security, publishing dashboards
Basic automation using Power Automate / Zapier
Mini project: Executive dashboard with slicers and drill-throughs
Business scenarios: Sales, HR, Finance, Marketing analytics
Predictive trends using Python (optional)
Deploying and sharing dashboards
Final project: Full BI solution from data to dashboard
Resume/LinkedIn/GitHub optimization
Certificate of Completion & Presentation
Program Requirements
All students are required to meet the following admissions requirements:
- Graduation from Grade 12 or equivalent (B.C. high school diploma, B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma, General Educational Development) or an equivalent secondary school completion from another jurisdiction; or
- Mature student status (19 years of age or older before the start of classes). Mature students will be interviewed by the Program Administrator to determine if the student has the appropriate level of literacy, numeracy, comprehension and/or written skills to enable successful completion of the program. Applicants may be required to submit a resume, school transcripts and/or letters of recommendation.
- If English is not the first language, students are requested to have one of the following to qualify for enrolment to this program
- IELTS score of 6.0 or an equivalent English language benchmark verified by the institution
- For domestic students, Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status is required. International students are required to possess a valid study visa, for programs longer than six months and prior to the program start date. International students are also required to have sufficient accident and medical insurance coverage to cover any injuries or illnesses that may occur during the educational term.
How to Apply
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be positioned to enter careers such as Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Visualization Specialist, Reporting Analyst, Data Consultant and many more!
- Copy of High School Diploma or GED
- Please review and download a copy of the sterling college student handbook
Tuition And Fees
| Program Name | First Year | Second Year | Diploma in Network Administration (1 Year) | Tuition Fee: $25,000 | NA |
| Diploma in Network Administration with Co-Op ( 2 year) | Tuition Fee: 1st Year $ 19,000 | 2nd Year $15,000 |
Tuition fees are pending approval and subject to change.
All Programs* An additional college application fee of $200 for domestic students and $300 for international students will be payable at the time of registration.
International Students: There is an additional fee of $635 for health insurance required for all international students.
For full details on program fees and tuition please visit our program fees page.
Our Process
Complete our online application form
We will review your application.
Once accepted, we will send you an offer later and payment details.
Once we receive payment, we will send you a letter of acceptance.
If you are an international student you can now apply for a study permit.
You are now ready to start your program!
