Are you curious about data analysis but not sure where to start, or whether it's even for you?

This free course is designed to answer that question. In just 60 minutes you will go from a blank screen to a working Power BI dashboard, using real Airbnb data and AI tools.

No SQL experience. No Power BI experience. No coding background required.

What you will build

You will load a real Airbnb dataset into Databricks, use Genie AI to generate SQL queries by asking questions in plain English, connect to Power BI Desktop, and use Copilot to guide you through building a fully formatted interactive dashboard — step by step.

What you will learn

• How Databricks works and how data is organised in the cloud

• The fundamentals of SQL: what it is, how it works, and how to read it

• How to use Databricks Genie AI to write SQL without knowing how to code

• How to write effective prompts to get useful answers from AI

• How to build four Power BI visuals using Copilot as your guide

• How to format and finalise a professional-looking dashboard

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone who is curious about data analysis and wants to see what it actually involves before committing to a longer course. If you have ever wondered whether data is something you could do - this is the place to find out.