Course Information

Introduction

This five-day course teaches how to design, build, and maintain data visualizations and dashboards that drive better decisions. You will practice translating business questions into metrics, choosing effective visuals, and assembling interactive dashboards in common BI tools. The curriculum covers performance, usability, and governance so outputs remain reliable and reusable.

Objectives

1. Translate business questions into clear dashboard requirements and measurable KPIs.
2. Choose chart types, visual encodings, and layouts that make the right insight obvious.
3. Build interactive, filterable dashboards using Power BI or Tableau (hands-on exercises).
4. Improve dashboard performance and maintainability through better data models, calculations, and asset organization.
5. Run user testing, incorporate feedback, and document governance and versioning practices for ongoing use.

Who Should Attend?

1. Business analysts responsible for reporting and KPI tracking.
2. Data or BI analysts who prepare dashboards for stakeholders.
3. Reporting/BI developers who build and maintain dashboards in production.
4. Product managers who rely on metrics to guide product decisions.
5. FP&A and finance professionals who produce financial and operational reports.

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.