Introduction:

Business Intelligence is not just about collecting and reporting data—it’s about turning insights into actions. This course is designed to help professionals:

✅ Understand BI’s role in strategic and operational decision-making
✅ Learn how to interpret data and identify key business trends
✅ Use BI dashboards and analytics tools to drive real-time decisions
✅ Apply AI and predictive analytics to anticipate future trends
✅ Enhance business performance through data-driven strategies

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with BI techniques and tools to make faster, more accurate, and strategic business decisions.

Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand BI’s Role in Decision-Making – Learn how BI supports strategic and operational choices.
2. Apply Data-Driven Decision Frameworks – Implement models like KPI analysis, SWOT, and scenario planning.
3. Analyze Data for Business Insights – Identify patterns, trends, and correlations using BI tools.
4. Create Interactive Dashboards for Decision-Makers – Build visual reports that support real-time business choices.
5. Use AI & Predictive Analytics for Future Planning – Implement forecasting models and automated insights.
6. Ensure Data Quality & Governance in Decision-Making – Work with trusted, accurate, and secure data sources.
7. Develop an Organization-Wide BI Culture – Improve BI adoption, data literacy, and stakeholder engagement.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for professionals who use BI insights to drive business strategies and operational decisions, including:

• Executives & Business Leaders (CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CIOs, CMOs)
• Business Analysts & Data Analysts
• Strategy & Planning Managers
• Finance, Sales & Marketing Professionals
• Operations & Supply Chain Managers
• HR & Workforce Planning Professionals
• IT & BI Teams Supporting Decision-Makers

Training Agenda:

Day 1: Foundations of BI-Driven Decision-Making

• Morning Session:

  • What is Business Intelligence? From Data to Decision
  • Types of BI: Operational, Tactical, and Strategic BI
  • Key Decision-Making Frameworks: SWOT, KPI Analysis, Balanced Scorecard

• Afternoon Session:

  • Hands-on Training: Exploring BI Dashboards in Power BI & Tableau
  • Case Study: How Data-Driven Organizations Make Better Decisions
  • Hands-on Exercise: Defining Key Business KPIs for Decision-Making

Day 2: Data Analytics & Visualization for Decision-Makers

• Morning Session:

  • Understanding Business Data: Financial, Operational, Customer & Market Data
  • Data Analytics Techniques: Trend Analysis, Correlation, and Forecasting
  • Choosing the Right Visuals: Tables, Graphs, Heatmaps, and Drill-Downs

• Afternoon Session:

  • Hands-on Training: Creating Business Performance Dashboards in Power BI
  • Case Study: How Real-Time Dashboards Improve Decision-Making
  • Hands-on Exercise: Designing a Dashboard for Sales and Revenue Insights

Day 3: AI-Powered Analytics & Predictive Decision-Making

• Morning Session:

  • Introduction to AI, Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics in BI
  • Forecasting Business Trends: Sales, Customer Demand & Risk Management
  • Understanding AI-Powered BI Features: Anomaly Detection & Automated Insights

• Afternoon Session:

  • Hands-on Training: Using AI Features in Power BI & Google Looker
  • Case Study: How AI-Driven Decisions Transformed a Business
  • Hands-on Exercise: Building a Predictive Model for Business Growth

Day 4: Business Intelligence Strategy & Governance

• Morning Session:

  • Data Governance in BI: Ensuring Accuracy, Security & Compliance
  • Role of IT vs. Business Users in BI Decision-Making
  • Common Challenges in BI Adoption & How to Overcome Them

• Afternoon Session:

  • Hands-on Training: Implementing Role-Based Access in BI Tools
  • Case Study: Best Practices in BI Governance & Data Quality
  • Hands-on Exercise: Creating a BI Policy for Decision-Making in an Organization

Day 5: Implementing BI for Business Success

• Morning Session:

  • BI Adoption Strategies: How to Build a Data-Driven Culture
  • Driving BI Engagement Among Executives & Teams
  • Measuring BI Success: ROI, User Adoption, and Business Impact

• Afternoon Session:

  • Capstone Project: Developing a BI-Driven Decision-Making Strategy for a Real-World Case
  • Course Wrap-Up, Q&A, and Certification of Completion