Course Outline
Day 1 – Business Data Analysis Foundations: Introduction to Data Analysis in Business
- Defining data analysis
- Categories of business data
- The role of analytics in decision-making
- Key business KPIs and metrics
- Transforming raw data into actionable insights
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Formulating the right business questions
- Setting measurable objectives
- Basics of root cause analysis
- Distinguishing correlation from causation
- Recognizing bias and misinterpretations
Working with Data in Excel
- Properly structuring datasets
- Data cleaning essentials
- Sorting, filtering, and conditional formatting
- Essential formulas and functions for analysis
- Pivot Tables & Pivot Charts
Data Visualization Fundamentals
- Selecting appropriate chart types
- Achieving visual clarity and simplicity
- Dashboard design principles
- Common visualization errors to avoid
- Introduction to data storytelling
Day 2 – Reporting, Insights & Business Decision-Making: Introduction to Power BI Concepts
- What is Power BI?
- Data connections and data modeling
- Creating interactive dashboards
- Using 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 Users
- Presenting insights to stakeholders
- Structuring analytical findings
- Converting data into actionable recommendations
- Executive summary techniques
- Crafting action-oriented conclusions
Data-Driven Decision Making
- Applying data in operational decisions
- Prioritization using metrics
- Basics of scenario analysis
- 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: Pre-requisite: POWER BI Desktop must be installed prior to the course start.
Requirements
Target Audience
- Business users managing reports and operational data
- Team leads and managers engaged in decision-making processes
- Teams in Finance, HR, Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Support
- Professionals tasked with interpreting and communicating data insights
- Non-technical staff aiming to enhance their analytical capabilities
Recommended Prerequisites
- Familiarity with basic Excel functions
- Experience working with tables, reports, or business data
- No prior programming experience required
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