Course Information

Introduction

This five-day course teaches practical skills to prepare, analyze, and present business data. You will learn methods that reduce manual rework and improve the reliability of routine reports. The course covers data cleaning, basic SQL, descriptive statistics, and simple visualisations using Excel and a BI tool. The focus is on producing clear, usable results that support everyday decisions.

Objectives

1. Clean, transform, and merge raw datasets so they are analysis-ready using Excel techniques and repeatable steps.
2. Write basic SQL queries (SELECT, WHERE, JOIN, GROUP BY, aggregates) to extract and summarize business data.
3. Produce and interpret descriptive statistics and pivot tables to answer common operational and performance questions.
4. Create clear charts and a simple dashboard in Excel or Power BI to communicate key metrics.
5. Summarise findings into concise recommendations and a one-page report for stakeholders.

Who Should Attend?

1. Junior business analysts who prepare regular reports and need stronger data skills.
2. Marketing analysts responsible for campaign measurement and attribution.
3. Sales operations analysts who manage pipeline and quota reporting.
4. Financial analysts in FP&A or accounting who validate and explain business metrics.
5. Product managers or owners responsible for tracking and reporting product KPIs.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.