Course Overview
This practical training program is designed to help participants develop essential data analysis and reporting skills using Microsoft Excel and Power BI. The course focuses on transforming raw data into meaningful insights through data cleaning, analysis, visualization, dashboards, and reporting techniques commonly used in business environments.
Participants will gain hands-on experience working with real-world datasets and learn how to create professional reports and interactive dashboards that support effective decision-making.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Understand data analysis fundamentals and workflows
Organize, clean, and prepare datasets efficiently
Use Excel formulas and functions for data analysis
Analyze data using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Create interactive dashboards in Excel
Import, transform, and model data in Power BI
Create visual reports and dashboards
Apply basic DAX calculations and KPIs
Publish and share reports professionally
Course Topics
Day 1 – Excel Data Preparation and Analysis Introduction to Data Analysis
Introduction to Data Analysis
Understanding data types and data sources
Excel interface and productivity shortcuts
Data entry and formatting best practices
Cleaning and organizing datasets
Sorting and filtering techniques
Conditional formatting
Data validation
Essential formulas and calculations
IF statements and logical functions
COUNTIF, SUMIF, and AVERAGEIF
VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
Text, date, and time functions
Day 2 – Advanced Excel Analysis and Dashboards Basic formulas and calculations
Introduction to PivotTables
PivotCharts and data summarization
Data analysis using PivotTables
Dashboard design principles
Creating interactive Excel dashboards
Using slicers and dynamic charts
Introduction to Business Intelligence (BI)
Power BI overview and interface
Connecting to data sources
Importing Excel and CSV files
Day 3 – Power BI Reporting and Dashboards Dashboard design principles
Data transformation with Power Query
Cleaning and shaping data
Combining multiple datasets
Understanding ETL concepts
Creating relationships between tables
Data modeling fundamentals
Introduction to DAX formulas
Calculated columns and measures
Creating visualizations and charts
Interactive reports and dashboards
Filters and slicers
KPI creation and performance tracking
Publishing and sharing reports
Final practical exercise and project presentation
Who Should Attend?
Office employees
Administrative professionals
Business analysts
Finance professionals
HR personnel
Sales and marketing staff
University students and fresh graduates
Anyone interested in data analysis and reporting
Schedule and Duration
Duration: 5 Days
Time: 05:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Language: English
Certificate Format: mselect
Format: mselect Certificate of Completion
Fee Per Person: $200
Training Methodology
Instructor-led sessions
Hands-on practical exercises
Real business case studies
Interactive discussions
Final practical assignment
Requirements
Basic computer knowledge
Basic Microsoft Excel understanding
Laptop for practical sessions
Certification & Completion Requirements
Certificate of Completion
Participants who successfully complete the training will receive an mselect Certificate of Completion, subject to meeting the following requirements:
Minimum 80% attendance: Participants must attend at least 80% of the total training hours.
Successful completion of assessments: Participants must complete and pass the required course assessments.
Active participation: Participants are expected to actively participate in the practical exercises, discussions, case studies, and other learning activities throughout the course.
Course completion: Participants must complete all required learning and assessment activities within the scheduled training period.
A certificate will be issued only to participants who meet the required attendance and assessment criteria.
Payment
Must be made 7 working days before the start of the course. Payment can be made in cash, by bank transfer or through exchange offices.
How do I register?
You can register by emailing training@mselect.com with the following details:
Full Name:
Position/Title (If applicable):
Email Address:
Phone number:
Name of the course:
For more information, contact 0771 842 2380