As an analyst or developer at the University of Missouri, you play a crucial role in transforming data into actionable insights. This section provides you with the specialized resources needed to excel in your role. From advanced Power BI tutorials and documentation to best practices in data modeling and visualization, we aim to support your technical growth and efficiency. Here, you can access the tools to build robust reports, connect to diverse data sources, and implement innovative solutions that drive decision-making across campus.
Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or explore new capabilities, our resources are designed to keep you at the forefront of data analytics and development.
Key Resources
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The data viz style guidelines cover a range of best practices. This guide is meant to be a starting point for creating data visualizations at Mizzou. Whether you’re building a simple report or a complex dashboard, following these guidelines will help you maintain visual integrity and enhance the user experience.
The Microsoft Learn website has a plethora of information about how to use Microsoft tools and products. It will always be the most up to date resource for solving problems with Microsoft tools. No matter your skill set, the Microsoft Learn website is a great place to develop yourself professionally.
The UM System Analyst Community was designed to provide ongoing opportunities for knowledge sharing and professional development throughout the year for analysts and developers across UM System. This community is part of the Analytics Community Orgp in Teams and meets monthly.
The site exists to provide the data & analytics community with a central location for tools and resources that will enable them to communicate, interpret and work with data more efficiently and effectively. Find information about getting started as an analyst at MU, table documentation, and more!
Internal analysts can book a meeting with someone at MU Analytics for support. These trainings can be scheduled individually or as a group. Our team can support with using a Power BI asset, finding data, or answering data questions.
DATAUM Conference
The Data Analytics Techniques for Advancing University of Missouri System (DATAUM) Conference brings together analytics teams from across all business units of the UM System. The name highlights the power of collaboration, just as individual data points, or “datum,” provide limited insight on their own, our greatest value emerges when we connect, share knowledge, and work collectively. DATAUM fosters this exchange by uniting diverse experts to strengthen our analytics community and advance the UM System through shared learning and innovative insights.
For more information about the DATAUM Conference or to view session recordings or materials, please check out the conference app. You will be asked to log in and may be asked to ‘Allow’ permissions, this is just allowing you to make edits to the back end SharePoint list as you work in the application.