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From Data to Decisions: Applied Analytics with Microsoft Power Tools

Integrating Applied Analytics and Microsoft Power Tools into Today’s Business Curriculum

  • Higher Education
  • On-demand
  • Event
  • Computer Applications
  • Application Software
  • Management Information Systems
  • Business Analytics
  • 60 Minutes
  • On-Demand Video

Description

Casey Wilhelm of the University of Idaho and Brian Larson of Superior Consulting Services present a practical look at how applied data analytics and Microsoft Power Tools elevate today’s business curriculum. Drawing from their digital product, Applied Data Analytics Using Microsoft Power Tools, they outline accessible tools, hands on techniques, and instructional strategies that help students analyze data and make informed decisions.

The approach provides classroom ready ideas and highlights emerging trends shaping data driven business education.

About Your Speaker

  • Casey Wilhelm -

    Casey Wilhelm

    Casey Wilhelm teaches Management Information Systems (MIS) and a variety of courses in the BBA and MBA programs at the University of Idaho. His research interests are adult learning, instructional design in digital environments, and cognitive information processing. Casey has various degrees including an MBA, MIT, MS in Adult and Organizational Learning and a MEd in Instructional Design and Technology. Before working in higher education, he held management positions in the insurance and wine/hospitality industry.

  • Brian Larson -

    Brian Larson

    Brian Larson is Chief Creative Officer and partner at Superior Consulting Services, where he leads storytelling around the firm’s technology solutions and client success. With over three decades of experience in data analytics and custom database applications, Brian was part of the original development team for SQL Server Reporting Services at Microsoft. A nationally recognized speaker, he has delivered more than 70 sessions at major conferences including PASS Summit and the Microsoft BI Conference. Brian is also a long-time author for McGraw Hill, with publications such as Data Analysis with Microsoft Power BI and Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2016.