MicroStrategy tutorial curriculum

A MicroStrategy tutorial can help professionals build the skills to use business intelligence tools effectively. MicroStrategy courses can be tailored to developers, analysts, and architects, each focusing on different topics tailored to the respective job roles.

A Microstrategy course may cover the following topics:

• Data warehouse basics: Lessons can provide a comprehensive explanation of the concept and functionality of a data warehouse. If you’re new to business intelligence, you may first need an overview of database basics, types of tables, and their relevance. 

• MicroStrategy fundamentals: Learn about the installation process of MicroStrategy Workstation, which is essential for configuring the development environment for MicroStrategy projects. You may also learn about the Dossier environment, where you can explore and visualize your data. 

• Data preparation: Explore how to connect various data sources to MicroStrategy as well as configuring connections and importing data from other BI tools, databases, or spreadsheets.

• The MicroStrategy dashboard: Become acquainted with the dashboard, which is the data visualization and analysis hub. You may study topics including creating user-friendly MicroStrategy dashboards and designing them for optimal interpretation. You may also learn about best practices for formatting the dashboard so that users intuitively understand the information displayed and quickly grasp the necessary insights.

• Advanced reporting and data manipulations: Experienced users can delve deeper into creating sophisticated reports customized to their organization’s needs. You may learn about advanced filters as well as the development and application of various advanced metrics and prompts.

Whether you're a beginner developer or a seasoned business intelligence analyst who wants to refine their data visualization and analysis skills, MicroStrategy training may help you achieve your professional goals.

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Explore jobs that use MicroStrategy

Proficiency in MicroStrategy may open doors to various roles related to business intelligence operations. Companies that use MicroStrategy may need skilled professionals to fill the following roles:

• MicroStrategy developers: Create and maintain tools that simplify business data analysis within MicroStrategy. They can use MicroStrategy to build custom applications that help their organizations investigate data from different sources.^{Footnote 3}

• Network and computer system administrators: Manage and maintain computer systems.^{Footnote 4} They may need MicroStrategy knowledge to set up MicroStrategy, perform tasks to optimize resource allocation, and implement threat-monitoring measures to protect the organization’s data from cyber attacks.

• Business intelligence architects: Design and implement effective data management solutions. For example, they may need to learn MicroStrategy’s Workstation to efficiently design and develop data models which define how data can be structured and accessed in MicroStrategy.^{Footnote 5}

• Business analysts: Analyze business operations and give recommendations to improve business processes.^{Footnote 6} They can enhance their skills by learning MicroStrategy’s advanced analytics, interactive dashboards, and business reporting features to communicate their findings.

Each of these roles will have different education and skill requirements. For example, you may be able to build relevant skills in a data analytics boot camp. However, some employers may seek candidates with a bachelor’s degree in data science. Research potential roles you would like to pursue before deciding on which learning path will align with your professional aspirations.

How to use MicroStrategy in your career

Organizations rely on business intelligence tools to serve a wide variety of applications. For example, the FBI uses MicroStrategy to facilitate data-informed decision making, while Sainsbury’s, one of the UK’s leading retailers, uses MicroStrategy to streamline store operations.^{Footnote 7}

In the retail sector, professionals in different roles and at varying levels can learn MicroStrategy to be more efficient at their jobs. An inventory manager can easily monitor stock levels and optimize the supply chain by analyzing the data. Business analysts may use MicroStrategy to assess sales and marketing data to ensure business objectives are met. Lastly, marketing analysts may use MicroStrategy’s mobility software to segment customers in their email lists to run more targeted marketing campaigns.

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