Training on Advanced Power BI for Data Analysis and Visualization Course for Strategic Planning and Financial Reporting
Course Overview
This course is designed to equip participants with advanced data analytics and visualization skills using Microsoft Power BI, focusing on applications in strategic planning and financial reporting. It explores techniques for data modeling, interactive dashboard design, automation, and predictive insights that support better business decisions. Participants will learn how to connect, clean, and analyze large data sets to transform raw information into actionable intelligence for executives and decision-makers.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Financial analysts and business intelligence professionals
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Strategic planners and corporate managers
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Accountants and auditors
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Data analysts, IT specialists, and reporting officers
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Public sector and NGO professionals involved in financial reporting
Course Impact
Organizational Impact:
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Improved data-driven decision-making and financial transparency
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Enhanced capacity to automate and streamline reporting processes
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Stronger strategic planning supported by accurate, visual analytics
Individual Impact:
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Advanced skills in Power BI for data modeling, analysis, and reporting
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Ability to build executive dashboards and financial performance insights
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Improved data storytelling and strategic communication abilities
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Develop complex data models for strategic and financial reporting
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Integrate data from multiple sources and automate analytics workflows
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Design interactive dashboards that highlight business performance
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Apply DAX functions for advanced calculations and forecasting
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Interpret data insights to support strategy and decision-making
Course Outline
Module 1: Advanced Data Modeling and Integration
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Structuring and optimizing data models for performance
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Connecting and transforming data from ERP, Excel, and databases
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Automating data refresh and version control
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Case study: Building a centralized data model for a corporate finance department
Module 2: Advanced DAX and Calculation Techniques
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Using DAX for complex financial and operational metrics
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Applying time intelligence functions for forecasting and variance analysis
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Troubleshooting DAX and optimizing formula performance
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Case study: Building dynamic profit and loss dashboards
Module 3: Designing Interactive Dashboards and Visual Reports
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Creating intuitive, executive-level dashboards for strategic insights
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Custom visuals and KPI tracking techniques
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Enhancing user experience through interactivity and storytelling
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Case study: Financial performance dashboards for strategic reviews
Module 4: Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning with Power BI
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Developing financial models and performance scorecards
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Integrating Power BI with budgeting and forecasting tools
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Scenario analysis and trend forecasting for strategic decisions
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Case study: Financial planning dashboards for multi-departmental reporting
Module 5: Governance, Sharing, and Automation of Reports
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Setting up secure access, roles, and workspace management
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Publishing dashboards and automating reports with Power BI Service
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Ensuring data governance and compliance in reporting
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Case study: Implementing Power BI governance in a financial institution
Prerequisites
Course Administration and Investment
Whether you join us in a physical boardroom or through our virtual campus, we’ve designed every administrative detail for a seamless, professional experience.
Our fees are all inclusive during course hours.
- Covered: High level tuition, comprehensive materials (digital + physical), mid morning and afternoon refreshments, a full executive lunch, and any scheduled study visits or site tours.
- Not covered: Travel, visa fees, medical/travel insurance, personal expenses, and accommodation.
From registration to the classroom, we keep things clear and efficient.
- Registration: Find your preferred schedule, click “Register,” complete the form, and submit. Need help? Talk to us directly.
- Pre Course Assessment: After registering, you’ll receive a diagnostic survey to help facilitators tailor content to your needs.
- Joining Instructions: Once fees are paid, you’ll receive a Delegate Welcome Pack at least 7 days before the start date (venue maps, virtual access links, and pre reading materials).
We provide premium environments optimized for adult learning and networking.
- Physical Venues: Premium 4 star and 5 star executive boardrooms across our global host cities, with high tier catering.
- Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT): High definition, interactive platforms featuring breakout rooms, digital whiteboards, and live technical support.
- NITA and Regulatory Compliance: Administrative processes align with national training authorities.
You’ll leave with tools that extend the course value far beyond the final day.
- ForElite Learner Kit: A physical or digital course manual, proprietary templates, and a curated toolkit of industry standard SOPs.
- On Site / In App Support: Dedicated course coordinators handle technical, dietary, or logistical inquiries in real time.
We validate your commitment to excellence with internationally recognized credentials.
- Attendance Tracking: Rigorous daily logging to meet corporate and regulatory accreditation requirements.
- Verifiable Credentials: Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate of course completion.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when the course closes.
- Feedback & ROI Reporting: Detailed post course evaluations to give sponsors clear insight into training impact.
- Alumni Network Access: Every delegate joins the ForElite Alumni Network for ongoing peer to peer learning and exclusive webinars.
When is the next intake?
UpdatedWe offer customized training solutions tailored to your organization's specific needs (location, dates, content and team size).
Talk to us and we’ll guide you on the best schedule and format for your team.
Training Methodology
We turn knowledge into results. Using our P.E.A.K. Framework (Prepare, Engage, Apply, Know), every participant leaves with practical skills they can use immediately.
Proven Impact
In the last 12 months, over 1,200 professionals have applied the P.E.A.K. Framework to reduce onboarding time by an average of 30% and accelerate project delivery across 14 industries.
The outcome: Participants don’t just learn. They gain the tools, confidence, and strategy to drive measurable impact.
Tailor-Made Training and Customization
Off-the-shelf solutions rarely fit perfectly. At ForElite Training Institute, we built our Tailor-Made Training (TMT) service to embed our expertise directly into your unique strategy, culture, and operations.
We replace generic examples with scenarios from your sector (e.g., public sector, NGOs, financial services, or logistics).
Choose a format that fits your operations: intensive 3 day bootcamps or weekly sessions that minimize work disruption.
We teach directly from your actual templates, brand guidelines, or financial reports.
Host your bespoke training in any of our 21+ global cities, or we'll send facilitators to your office anywhere in the world.
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