Course Outline
1. From data to business decisions
• The role of data analysis in the decision-making process
• From business questions to metrics and KPIs
• Raw data, information, and insight
• Stages of the data analysis process
• Tools used in the course: Power Query, Data Model, Power Pivot, and DAX
2. Preparing data for analysis
• Importing data from various sources
• Identifying data quality issues
• Cleaning and transforming data
• Combining and restructuring datasets
• Automating the data preparation and update process with Power Query
3. Organising and modelling data
• Why a single table is not always sufficient
• Organising data for analysis
• Creating the data model
• Relationships between tables
• Basic principles for building a clear and efficient model
4. Analysing data with Power Pivot and DAX
• Using Power Pivot for data analysis
• Selecting relevant metrics for the question being analysed
• Calculated columns and measures
• Understanding filter context
• Essential DAX functions for business analysis
• Calculating metrics and KPIs
5. Building a dashboard for decisions
• From analysis to dashboard
• Choosing the right visualisation for the information being analysed
• Organising information and visual hierarchy
• Dashboard layout and logical structuring
• Adding context: trends, targets, comparisons, and benchmark values
• Interactive dashboards and automatic updates
• Interpreting results and formulating business conclusions
Requirements
This course is intended for:
- Business users who work with reports and operational data.
- Team leaders and managers involved in decision-making processes.
- Specialists from Finance, Human Resources, Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Support departments.
- Professionals who need to interpret, analyse, and communicate data-based information.
- Users without technical training who wish to develop their data analysis skills.
Recommended prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of using Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working with tables, reports, or business data.
- No programming knowledge is required.
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