The Data Analysis and Dashboard Building Using Excel and Power BI course is designed to equip participants with practical skills in data analysis, visualization, and dashboard creation using two of the most widely used business intelligence tools: Microsoft Excel and Power BI. This comprehensive course focuses on transforming raw data into meaningful insights that support data-driven decision-making across various industries.
Participants will learn how to clean, organize, analyze, and visualize data using Excel functions, pivot tables, charts, and conditional formatting techniques. The course also introduces Power Query and Power BI, enabling participants to connect, transform, model, and present data through interactive dashboards and reports. Through hands-on exercises and practical applications, participants will develop the ability to communicate data insights effectively to stakeholders.
18 hours
On-Campus
350 USD
TBA
Organizations rely on data-driven decision-making to improve operational efficiency and business performance.
The global big data and business analytics market is projected to exceed $655 billion within the next few years.
Data analysts spend a significant portion of their time cleaning and preparing data before analysis.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Excel and Power BI interfaces and workflows.
Apply formulas, functions, lookup tools, and pivot tables to analyze datasets efficiently.
Create interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI.
Support data-driven decision-making through meaningful analysis and reporting.
Business analysts and aspiring data analysts seeking to strengthen their data analysis and dashboard-building skills.
Managers and team leaders aiming to interpret and present organizational data more effectively.
Finance, operations, HR, and marketing professionals looking to leverage business intelligence tools in their work.
Individuals interested in building practical skills in Excel, Power Query, and Power BI for professional growth.
Understanding Excel’s interface, workbook management, and essential tools for efficient data handling.
Applying basic to advanced formulas and functions for calculations, analysis, and automation.
Using lookup functions to retrieve, organize, and connect data efficiently across datasets.
Creating dynamic summaries, reports, and visualizations to analyze business data.
Highlighting patterns, trends, and insights using visual formatting tools.
Cleaning, transforming, and preparing data from multiple sources for analysis.
Understanding Power BI workflows, data connections, and report-building techniques.
Designing interactive dashboards and presenting actionable insights to stakeholders.
This program is offered by the LAU Academy of Continuing Education (LAU ACE).
Upon successful participation and evaluation, participants are awarded a Certificate of Completion certified by LAU ACE.
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A: The full program is 18 hours over several sessions.
A: The course is delivered on-campus through hands-on practical sessions and workshops.
A: Yes. Participants who complete all components will receive a certificate of completion.