DATA ANALYTICS WITH POWER BI FOR MANAGERS
Visualize. Analyze. Decide. Drive Business Impact with Power BI.
Course Schedule
| Venue | Fees |
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Course Introduction
This hands-on training is tailored for managers and business professionals who want to harness the full potential of Microsoft Power BI to transform raw data into clear, actionable insights. Without needing any programming background, participants will learn to connect multiple data sources, create interactive dashboards, and present compelling visual stories that support better decision-making and organizational performance.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand Power BI’s ecosystem and components
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Connect and transform data from multiple sources
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Create dynamic dashboards and interactive visualizations
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Use Power Query and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for calculations
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Generate data-driven reports to support strategic decision-making
Key Benefits of Attending
Power BI empowers non-technical managers to independently perform data analysis, monitor KPIs, and report trends in real time. This course equips you with the tools to become self-reliant in analytics and reduce dependency on IT teams for critical business insights.
Intended Audience
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Business, Operations & Departmental Managers
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HR, Sales, Marketing, and Finance Leaders
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Team Leads, Supervisors, and Strategic Planners
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Professionals seeking to enhance their data visualization skills
Individual Benefits
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Learn Power BI from a managerial and business perspective
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Build real-time dashboards and customized visual reports
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Improve confidence in presenting and explaining data trends
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Gain a recognized skill to enhance career mobility
Organization Benefits
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Accelerate data-driven decision-making processes
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Improve reporting accuracy and timeliness
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Enable cross-functional teams to collaborate using shared dashboards
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Empower managers to take ownership of data analytics
Instructional Methdology
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Hands-on training using Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
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Real-world business datasets and projects
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Step-by-step dashboard creation and analysis
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Interactive quizzes, team activities, and peer feedback
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Final project presentation for practical assessment
Course Outline
DETAILED 5-DAY COURSE OUTLINE (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee Breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Power BI Essentials & Data Preparation
Module 1: Introduction to Power BI Desktop & Power BI Service (07:30 – 09:30)
Module 2: Understanding Data Models & Data Sources (09:45 – 11:15)
Module 3: Loading, Transforming & Cleaning Data with Power Query (11:30 – 01:00)
Module 4: Hands-On Lab: Importing and Structuring Business Data (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 2: Building Interactive Visualizations
Module 1: Creating Charts, Tables, and Maps (07:30 – 09:30)
Module 2: Using Filters, Slicers, and Drill-Down Capabilities (09:45 – 11:15)
Module 3: Designing Professional Dashboards (11:30 – 01:00)
Module 4: Workshop: Departmental Dashboard Development (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 3: Introduction to DAX for Business Analytics
Module 1: Understanding DAX Basics – Measures vs Calculated Columns (07:30 – 09:30)
Module 2: Common Functions: SUMX, CALCULATE, FILTER, IF (09:45 – 11:15)
Module 3: Time Intelligence – YTD, MTD, LY Comparisons (11:30 – 01:00)
Module 4: Lab: Writing DAX for KPI Indicators (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 4: Publishing, Sharing & Power BI Service
Module 1: Publishing Reports to Power BI Service (07:30 – 09:30)
Module 2: Sharing Dashboards and Creating Workspaces (09:45 – 11:15)
Module 3: Automating Data Refresh and Alerts (11:30 – 01:00)
Module 4: Team Activity: Collaborative Dashboard Review (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 5: Case Studies, Best Practices & Certification
Module 1: Case Studies: Sales, HR, Finance & Operations Dashboards (07:30 – 09:30)
Module 2: Common Pitfalls and Data Visualization Best Practices (09:45 – 11:15)
Module 3: Final Project Work and Presentations (11:30 – 01:00)
Module 4: Certification Wrap-Up, Action Planning, Q&A (02:00 – 03:30)
Certification
Participants who attend the full course and complete the final project will be awarded a Certificate in Data Analytics with Power BI for Managers, demonstrating their ability to create and interpret impactful business dashboards and analytics reports.