Course Retirements | Python Fundamentals Course & Case Study, and Power BI Fundamentals
📣 Effective December 19, 2025, the Python Fundamentals course, Python Fundamentals Case Study, and Power BI Fundamentals course will be retired and removed from CFI's course catalog.
Overview of Changes
These courses have been split up and updated to make the content more focused and easier for learners to follow.
Python Fundamentals ➡️ will be replaced with "Getting Started with Python" and "Data Analysis with Python."
- Affected programs: BIDA, Data Science Analyst, FTIP.
Python Fundamentals Case Study ➡️ will be replaced with "Portfolio Optimization with Python Case Study."
- Affected programs: BIDA, Data Science Analyst.
Power BI Fundamentals ➡️ will be replaced with "Data Analysis with Power BI" and "Visuals & Design with Power BI."
- Affected programs: BIDA, Business Essentials, Business Intelligence Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Market Risk Analyst, and FPAP.
Impact on Learners
- Learners who have completed these courses before December 19, 2025, will retain their certificate of completion.
- Learners who have not completed these courses on or before December 19, 2025, will no longer be able to complete the course.
- The impacted programs listed above must be completed before the retirement date of December 19, 2025, or overall program progress will be impacted. After the retirement date, the new courses will be required to complete the impacted programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this change impact my overall progress in the program or specialization?
- Yes. If you do not complete the corresponding program before December 19, 2025, you will be required to complete the new, separate courses.