Training on Data Modeling, Analytics & Reporting Dashboards (Excel/Power BI)
Course Overview:
This training program gets you hands-on with data analysis and visualization in Advanced Excel along with equipping you with an understanding of data handling in Power BI with progression towards complex data visualization in Power BI. The program provides participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively model data,
perform analytics, and create insightful reporting dashboards using Excel and Power BI. Participants will learn essential techniques for data modeling, analysis, visualization, and dashboard design to drive data-driven decision-making within their organizations.
Training Objectives:
Upon completion of this training program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of data modeling and analytics.
- Apply advanced Excel techniques for data manipulation and analysis.
- Utilize Power BI for data visualization and dashboard creation.
- Design and develop interactive reporting dashboards to communicate insights effectively.
- Perform data analysis and generate actionable insights to support business decision making.
- Implement best practices for data modeling, analytics, and dashboard design.
- Apply learned skills to real-world business scenarios and projects.
Pre-requisites:
• Basic understanding of Excel and/or Power BI
• Familiarity with data analysis concepts and terminology
Target Audience:
Business analysts, data analysts, financial analysts, reporting specialists, and anyone involved in
data-driven decision-making processes within organizations.
Course Outline:
- Overview of data modeling concepts and techniques
- Understanding the data analytics process
- Importance of data-driven decision-making
- Data cleaning and preparation in Excel
- Advanced formulas and functions for data manipulation
- Pivot tables and pivot charts for data analysis
- Overview of Power BI features and capabilities
- Connecting to data sources and importing data
- Data transformation and shaping in Power Query Editor
- Building visualizations (e.g., bar charts, line charts, pie charts) in Power BI
- Formatting and customizing visualizations for better presentation.
- Using interactive features (e.g., slicers, filters, drilldowns) to explore data
- Design principles for effective dashboard layout and organization
- Combining multiple visualizations into cohesive dashboards
- Adding interactivity and user-friendly features to dashboards
- Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for calculations and measures
- Implementing time intelligence functions for dynamic analysis
- Performing statistical analysis and forecasting in Power BI
- Data modeling best practices (e.g., normalization, denormalization)
- Analytics best practices for accuracy and reliability
- Dashboard design principles for usability and effectiveness
- Practical exercise: Participants will apply learned skills to build a data analytics dashboard using Excel and/or Power BI. Guidance and support from instructors for project completion.
