Building BI Dashboards for Beginners: From Data to Decisions Training Course

Introduction

Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards are essential tools for transforming raw data into meaningful insights that drive smarter decision-making. For organizations striving to stay competitive, dashboards provide a single point of truth where key performance indicators and business metrics are visualized in real time. This training course introduces beginners to the fundamentals of dashboard creation, focusing on best practices, tools, and design techniques that enhance data communication and organizational performance.

Through step-by-step guidance and practical exercises, participants will learn how to plan, design, and build BI dashboards that are both functional and visually compelling. The program blends foundational theory with hands-on application, ensuring learners gain confidence in selecting visualization types, connecting data sources, and customizing dashboards to meet diverse business needs. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to deliver dashboards that tell clear stories and support strategic decision-making.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience

  • Beginners in business intelligence and analytics
  • Business professionals interested in dashboards
  • Data analysts and junior BI developers
  • Project managers needing basic dashboard skills
  • Anyone seeking to present data effectively

10 Objectives

  1. Understand the role of BI dashboards in business decision-making
  2. Learn the fundamentals of dashboard design and planning
  3. Explore different types of BI dashboards and their uses
  4. Gain proficiency in connecting data sources to dashboards
  5. Apply visualization principles for clarity and impact
  6. Use BI tools to build and customize dashboards
  7. Create interactive features for enhanced user experience
  8. Monitor and maintain dashboards for accuracy
  9. Communicate insights effectively through dashboards
  10. Explore future trends in dashboard development

15 Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to BI Dashboards

  • Definition and purpose of dashboards
  • Benefits of using dashboards in business
  • Key features of BI dashboards
  • Difference between dashboards and reports
  • Common dashboard applications

Module 2: Dashboard Design Fundamentals

  • Elements of effective dashboard design
  • Layout and structure principles
  • Choosing the right charts and visuals
  • Common design mistakes to avoid
  • Dashboard design best practices

Module 3: Types of Dashboards

  • Operational dashboards
  • Analytical dashboards
  • Strategic dashboards
  • Hybrid dashboard designs
  • Use cases for each type

Module 4: Understanding Data Sources

  • Common data sources for dashboards
  • Connecting dashboards to databases
  • API-based data connections
  • Managing multiple data sources
  • Ensuring data consistency

Module 5: Preparing Data for Dashboards

  • Data cleaning basics
  • Aggregating and summarizing data
  • Handling missing or incorrect values
  • Structuring data for visualization
  • Data preparation tools and techniques

Module 6: Introduction to BI Tools

  • Overview of popular BI tools
  • Strengths of each platform
  • Selection criteria for tools
  • Beginner-friendly BI platforms
  • Practical demos of tools

Module 7: Creating Basic Visualizations

  • Choosing visualization types for data
  • Designing charts and tables
  • Using colors effectively
  • Ensuring readability and clarity
  • Examples of beginner visualizations

Module 8: Building the First Dashboard

  • Step-by-step dashboard creation
  • Adding charts, tables, and filters
  • Customizing layouts
  • Saving and sharing dashboards
  • Beginner project exercise

Module 9: Enhancing Dashboard Interactivity

  • Adding filters and slicers
  • Drill-down functionality
  • Dynamic views and user customization
  • Linking multiple dashboards
  • Enhancing user engagement

Module 10: Designing for Business Users

  • Understanding user requirements
  • Tailoring dashboards for different audiences
  • Simplifying for executives vs. analysts
  • Incorporating KPIs into dashboards
  • Feedback loops for dashboard design

Module 11: Data Storytelling with Dashboards

  • Turning numbers into narratives
  • Sequencing information effectively
  • Using visuals to highlight insights
  • Aligning dashboards with business goals
  • Storytelling case studies

Module 12: Monitoring and Maintaining Dashboards

  • Keeping dashboards up to date
  • Error detection and troubleshooting
  • Automating data refreshes
  • Ensuring performance and speed
  • Dashboard lifecycle management

Module 13: Common Dashboard Mistakes

  • Overloading dashboards with data
  • Misuse of charts and visuals
  • Ignoring user feedback
  • Lack of clarity in metrics
  • Avoiding design and technical pitfalls

Module 14: Best Practices in Dashboard Deployment

  • Sharing dashboards with stakeholders
  • Ensuring security and access control
  • Mobile and cross-platform optimization
  • Collaboration on dashboards
  • Measuring dashboard effectiveness

Module 15: Future of BI Dashboards

  • AI-powered dashboards
  • Real-time and predictive dashboards
  • Self-service dashboard trends
  • Cloud-based dashboard solutions
  • Next-generation BI dashboard innovations

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport Pick Up is provided by the institute. Accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

 

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