Course Outline
Day 1 – Foundations of Business Data Analysis Introduction to Data Analysis in Business
- What constitutes data analysis?
- Types of business data
- The role of analytics in decision-making
- Common business KPIs and metrics
- Transforming raw data into actionable insights
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Formulating the right business questions
- Defining measurable objectives
- Basics of root cause analysis
- Correlation versus causation
- Recognising bias and misleading interpretations
Working with Data in Excel
- Structuring datasets correctly
- Data cleaning basics
- Sorting, filtering, and conditional formatting
- Formulas and functions for analysis
- Pivot Tables & Pivot Charts
Data Visualization Fundamentals
- Selecting the appropriate chart type
- Visual clarity and simplicity
- Dashboard principles
- Common visualization mistakes
- Introduction to storytelling with data
Day 2 – Reporting, Insights & Business Decision-Making Introduction to Power BI Concepts
- What is Power BI?
- Data connections and data models
- Interactive dashboards
- Filters, slicers, and drill-down analysis
- Understanding self-service BI
KPI Analysis & Performance Monitoring
- Operational KPIs
- Sales and financial metrics
- Customer and service KPIs
- Trend analysis and benchmarking
- Identifying anomalies and risks
Data Storytelling for Business Professionals
- Presenting insights to stakeholders
- Structuring analytical findings
- Transforming data into recommendations
- Executive summary techniques
- Building action-oriented conclusions
Data-Driven Decision Making
- Utilising data in operational decisions
- Prioritisation using metrics
- Scenario analysis basics
- Risk identification through data
- Best practices for analytical collaboration
Recap & Action Planning
- Review of key concepts
- Common business analysis mistakes
- Practical next steps
- Q&A session
- Personal action planning
*Note: Prerequisite: POWER BI Desktop installed before the course begins.
Requirements
Target Audience
- Business users managing reports and operational data
- Team leads and managers engaged in decision-making
- Finance, HR, Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Support teams
- Professionals requiring the ability to interpret and communicate data insights
- Non-technical users seeking to enhance their analytical skills
Recommended Prerequisites
- A grasp of basic Excel functionality
- Experience working with tables, reports, or business data
- No programming experience required
Testimonials (3)
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Hands-on examples allowed us to get an actual feel for how the program works. Good explanations and integration of theoretical concepts and how they relate to practical applications.
