Data Analytics and visualization with

Excel & PowerBI (16 hours)

Introduction:
Organizations have enormous amount of data.
Many users process the data, analyse the data
and present it to the management. The purpose
of the presentation is lost if the presentation
doesn’t create insights of the data.

This session will introduce concepts related data

visualization, industry best practices and the art
of “story telling” to create a journey of
understanding the data.

Deliverables & Lab Requirements:

 This entire session will be a “hands-on”
workshop. Participants need a laptop, loaded
with required software.
 Software requirements:
o OS: Windows 7 or later
o .NET 4.5
o Power BI Desktop
o Office 365 Subscription or MS Office 2013/2016/2019
 The trainer will use Microsoft Excel (OFFICE 365) and PowerBI desktop for demonstrations.
 Hardware requirements:
o Available RAM - Min 2 GB (8 GB will be ideal)
o CPU - 1 GHz or faster x86- or x64- bit processor
 Sample files for all the training topics will be distributed by the trainer on the day of training. It
is mandatory that these files are copied to the systems of all participants.
 No hardcopy of study material will be provided.

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Module 1: Getting started with basic principles:
 Understanding the Basic principles of data analysis
 Understanding the “Good, Bad & Ugly” of data visualization
Module 2: Preparing your data for Visualization (Data storytelling):
 What is your data all about? (Know the context)
 What variables you have in your dataset? (Clarity on types of data)
 The art of handling data, without touching it
 Time Series Data vs Cross Sectional Data
 Forecasting with Linear Regression
Module 3: Visualize your data:
 Chart selection - choosing the right visual for the job
 The fastest way to create similar and multiple charts from a given dataset (as if you are
doing a magic!)
 Knowing about different types of Excel charts.
 Mastering Excel Charts
 New Types of charts in Excel 2016 (and above)
 Making your own custom visualizations in Excel
Module 4: The power of PowerBI in creating narrative analysis:
 Introduction to PowerBI
 Creating quick visuals with PowerBI
 Testing PowerBI’ s power to create narrative analysis on data
Module 5: Hands-on Challenge:
 Every participant will be given a dataset.
 They have to create a chart using Excel or PowerBI that best describes the data.
 Discussions and Q & A based on their charts
 General Q & A and summarizations of learnings

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