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Self-Service BI: Enabling Data-Driven Decisions for End Users

The objective of this course is to equip end users with the necessary skills and knowledge

Certificate :

After Completion

Start Date :

10-Jan-2025

Duration :

30 Days

Course fee :

$150

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

– The objective of this course is to equip end users with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively utilize Self-Service Business Intelligence (SSBI) tools, enabling them to make independent, data-driven decisions.
– Participants will gain the ability to independently explore, visualize, and analyze data, eliminating the need for assistance from IT teams or data specialists.
– The curriculum encompasses fundamental SSBI concepts, tools, and best practices, ensuring that learners are well-prepared to develop meaningful dashboards and reports.
– By the end of the course, participants will be capable of creating impactful visualizations that contribute to the overall success of their organizations.
– This training aims to foster a culture of data literacy, empowering individuals to harness data insights for informed decision-making within their respective roles.

CERTIFICATION:

  1. Participants will receive a Certificate in Self-Service Business Intelligence, demonstrating their ability to independently perform data analysis and reporting using modern SSBI tools.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the conclusion of the course, participants will possess the skills to:

– Grasp the essential principles of Self-Service Business Intelligence (SSBI) and recognize its advantages for organizations seeking to enhance decision-making processes.
– Utilize widely adopted SSBI tools, including Power BI, Tableau, and Google Data Studio, to facilitate data analysis and visualization.
– Execute the processes of importing, cleansing, and transforming data to prepare it for comprehensive analysis.
– Develop interactive dashboards and reports that are customized to meet specific business requirements and objectives.
– Conduct data analysis and visualization to reveal actionable insights, while ensuring secure collaboration with teams through the sharing and publishing of BI findings.

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Self-Service BI
  1. What is Self-Service BI, and why is it important?
  2. The role of SSBI in democratizing data access
  3. Key benefits and challenges of SSBI
  4. Overview of popular SSBI tools
Data Fundamentals for End Users
  1. Understanding data sources: Databases, spreadsheets, and cloud platforms
  2. Basics of data structures and relationships
  3. Importing and connecting to data in SSBI tools
  4. Hands-on: Connecting to sample data sources
Data Preparation and Transformation
  1. Cleaning and transforming data for analysis
  2. Using built-in features for data wrangling (Power Query, Tableau Prep, etc.)
  3. Handling missing or inconsistent data
  4. Hands-on: Preparing a dataset for analysis
Building Interactive Dashboards
  1. Fundamentals of effective dashboard design
  2. Adding visuals: Charts, graphs, and maps
  3. Using filters, slicers, and drill-through options for interactivity
  4. Hands-on: Creating an interactive sales dashboard
Data Visualization and Storytelling
  1. Principles of impactful data visualization
  2. Choosing the right chart types for different data sets
  3. Telling compelling stories with data insights
  4. Hands-on: Designing a story-driven report
Advanced Analytics for End Users
  1. Using calculated fields and measures for deeper analysis
  2. Applying filters, hierarchies, and groupings
  3. Conducting time-series and trend analysis
  4. Hands-on: Developing a trend analysis report
Collaboration and Sharing Insights
  1. Sharing dashboards and reports with stakeholders
  2. Publishing insights securely to the cloud or on-premises platforms
  3. Best practices for collaborating on SSBI projects
  4. Hands-on: Publishing and sharing a dashboard
Governance and Security in SSBI
  1. Ensuring data accuracy and consistency across reports
  2. Managing user roles and permissions
  3. Addressing security concerns and compliance requirements
  4. Real-world examples: Governance practices for SSBI

Training Features

Video Tutorials

Step-by-step guides for mastering SSBI tools and techniques.

Interactive Exercises

Practical tasks to build dashboards and perform analyses

Case Studies

Examples of SSBI success across industries.

Live Q&A Sessions

Weekly discussions with SSBI experts for personalized support.

Capstone Project

Apply course knowledge to a real-world SSBI challenge.

Certification

A globally recognized certificate upon completing the course.

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