Program Background

In today’s business environment, organizations generate more data than ever before. However, having access to data does not automatically lead to better decisions. Many professionals struggle to transform raw data into meaningful insights due to limited analytical capabilities, fragmented information, and a lack of effective visualization techniques.

At the same time, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing business analytics by enabling faster data exploration, automated insight generation, and predictive recommendations. Combined with Microsoft Power BI, professionals can move beyond static reports and create interactive dashboards that support evidence-based decision making.

This program equips participants with practical skills to analyze business data, build insightful dashboards, leverage AI to accelerate analysis, and confidently communicate recommendations to stakeholders. The emphasis is on solving real business problems rather than learning technical programming.

Program Objectives

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of data-driven decision making.
  • Interpret business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Apply AI to accelerate data analysis and generate business insights.
  • Build interactive dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.
  • Develop compelling data stories that influence business decisions.
  • Translate analytical findings into practical business recommendations.

Course Outline

Session 1 – Building a Data-Driven Mindset

Theme: Think with Data, Decide with Confidence

Learning Topics

  • Why Data-Driven Organizations Outperform Others
  • Types of Business Data
  • Data vs Information vs Insight
  • Asking the Right Business Questions
  • Decision-Making Biases
  • Critical Thinking Using Data
  • AI’s Role in Modern Analytics

Workshop

Participants analyze a business scenario and identify the key questions that data should answer.

Output
Business Question Framework.

Session 2 – Data Analysis with AI & Power BI

Theme: From Raw Data to Business Insight

Learning Topics

  • Introduction to Microsoft Power BI
  • Importing & Preparing Data
  • Data Cleaning Basics
  • Creating Interactive Visualizations
  • Selecting the Right Charts
  • AI Features in Power BI
  • AI-assisted Insight Generation
  • Dashboard Best Practices

Hands-on Activities

Participants build a business dashboard from a provided dataset.

Output
Interactive Power BI Dashboard.

Session 3 – Business Analytics & Decision Making

Theme: Finding the Story Behind the Numbers

Learning Topics

  • KPI Analysis
  • Trend & Variance Analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Customer & Sales Analysis
  • Forecasting with AI
  • Identifying Business Opportunities
  • Risk Assessment
  • Prioritizing Business Actions

Business Case

Teams analyze a simulated business dataset and identify recommendations for management.

Output
Business Insight Report.

Session 4 – Data Storytelling & Executive Presentation

Theme: Influence Decisions with Data

Learning Topics

  • Data Storytelling Framework
  • Executive Dashboard Design
  • Presenting Insights Clearly
  • Recommendation Framework
  • Executive-Level Communication
  • Common Mistakes in Data Presentation
  • Action Planning

Final Project

Participants present their dashboard and recommendations to a management panel.

Output
Executive Business Presentation.

Course Methods

  • Interactive Lectures
  • Live Demonstrations
  • Hands-on Power BI Lab
  • AI-assisted Analytics Practice
  • Business Case Studies
  • Individual & Group Exercises
  • Dashboard Development Workshop
  • Presentation & Feedback

Learning Ratio

  • 30% Concept
  • 70% Practice

Who Should Join?

  • Supervisors
  • Team Leaders
  • Managers
  • Business Analysts
  • Finance Professionals
  • Marketing Professionals
  • Sales Managers
  • Operations Professionals
  • HR Business Partners
  • Project Managers
  • Professionals responsible for reporting and business decision making

Prerequisites

  • Basic Microsoft Excel knowledge
  • No prior Power BI experience required

Key Takeaways

Participants will leave with:

  • Practical data analysis skills
  • An interactive Power BI dashboard
  • AI-assisted analytics techniques
  • Better business decision-making capabilities
  • Stronger data storytelling and presentation skills
  • A framework for applying analytics in daily work

This program is designed as a 1-day intensive workshop (4 sessions) that balances strategic insights with extensive hands-on practice, enabling participants to achieve measurable productivity gains from day one.

Program Primary Competency Target Audience
AI Productivity for Professionals: Beyond ChatGPT AI Literacy & Workplace Productivity All Professionals
Data-Driven Decision Making with AI & Power BI Business Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making Supervisors, Managers, Analysts
Executive Presence for Emerging Leaders Leadership, Communication & Influence Emerging Leaders, Supervisors, Managers