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Microsoft’s Power BI is a business intelligence software application designed to help business owners, project managers and data analysts work on specialized tasks related to their particular roles in a business oversight context. The application handles everything from data analysis and organization tasks to visualization projects that will help stakeholders understand the general narratives that your data is producing. There are also integrated tools that will assist in overseeing complex projects and handling the delegation of tasks between individuals and departments. Since the application has so many different workplace uses and can be used in virtually any industry, learning how to use Power BI is a good way to enter into a new career field or develop and improve your skills in your current professional role.

There are more than 30 million businesses in the United States. They are a vital part of the economy, generating jobs, creating wealth and tax revenue, providing a wide range of goods and services, and fostering innovation. A business education can help you gain insight into the role that business plays in our everyday lives and give you access to a broad array of business-related career opportunities. 

Video editing has become an indispensable skill in today’s content-driven world. Whether you’re creating YouTube videos, social media clips, short films, or corporate presentations, the ability to craft a polished, engaging video can set your work apart. But with so many courses out there, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Should you focus on Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects? Do you need a technical deep dive or a course that prioritizes storytelling? And what if you're looking for something free or certification-based?

“Design is everything. Everything!” Legendary graphic designer Paul Rand’s words are as iconic as his numerous, highly recognizable corporate logos of the 1950s and 1960s, including ABC, IBM, and UPS. Even as AI-generated imagery becomes increasingly ubiquitous in Facebook feeds and beyond, graphic design remains everything in the 2020s, as the demand for masters of visual communication keeps growing across industries. IBISWorld anticipates that, despite the wide availability of Canva and other user-friendly software, profits in the global graphic design market will remain healthy as it continues to expand throughout the decade. 

Coding, also called computer programming, involves instructing a machine with a sequence of commands (programs) to perform tasks such as building websites or applications. The origins of coding date back to the early 1800s, when Ada Lovelace created an algorithm for Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine. In the 1950s, FORTRAN was developed and became one of the first programming languages. 

Are you looking to make a career switch without spending years in a degree program? Certificate programs offer a fast, efficient way to gain new professional skills, and there’s no shortage of courses in a city as vibrant and eclectic as NYC. 

Python is one of the most popular programming languages, with an estimated nine–plus million users worldwide. Its popularity continues to grow, as there is an urgent need for Python skills in the 21st-century job market.

Microsoft Excel is an industry-standard spreadsheet program that allows users to format, organize, and calculate data. Excel has been on the market for four decades, and while it’s been widely imitated, no other software has come close to challenging its market share. In fact, according to one estimate by McMaster University, 750 million people use Excel worldwide.

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, no-code tools are redefining the way we work. From automating repetitive tasks to building custom applications without the need for extensive coding knowledge, platforms like Zapier, Airtable, and Bubble.

AutoCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software program. It was developed in 1982 and released by Autodesk. Before its release, all CAD projects were done on mainframes: AutoCAD was the first CAD program that worked on personal computers and revolutionized the way industries create. AutoCAD is now used by millions of users worldwide and over 140,000 companies.