Business Intelligence Development
Transform data into visual insights that drive business decisions. A 10-week focused program covering professional BI tools, dashboard design principles, and effective data storytelling techniques.
Program Overview
The Business Intelligence Development program focuses on the practical skills needed to create effective visual representations of data. Over 10 weeks, you'll learn to use industry-standard BI platforms and develop an understanding of how to communicate data insights to different audiences. This course emphasizes dashboard design, automated reporting, and the principles of data storytelling in business contexts.
What You'll Learn
- Tableau fundamentals including calculated fields and dashboard actions
- Power BI development with DAX formulas and data modeling
- Visual design principles for data representation
- KPI development and metric selection strategies
- Data storytelling techniques for business audiences
- Automated reporting workflows and refresh schedules
Program Benefits
- Real client projects with actual business requirements
- Stakeholder communication practice and presentation skills
- Portfolio of dashboard projects across different industries
- Access to BI software licenses during program
- Feedback from instructors experienced in BI implementation
- Program completion certificate
Program Investment
The Business Intelligence Development program is offered at €1,850 EUR. This includes all course materials, software licenses for the program duration, and access to real project datasets for portfolio development.
Next cohort begins: September 22, 2025
Professional Applications and Impact
Participants in our Business Intelligence program have applied their visualization skills in various organizational contexts. The ability to present data clearly is valued across many roles, though specific career impacts depend on individual circumstances and organizational needs.
Of participants create dashboards or reports in their professional roles within three months
Average satisfaction rating for practical applicability and tool coverage
Program completion rate reflecting engagement with practical projects
Enhanced Reporting Capabilities
Many participants have improved their organizations' reporting processes by creating interactive dashboards that replace static spreadsheet reports, enabling stakeholders to explore data more dynamically.
Implementation success depends on organizational readiness, data infrastructure, and alignment with existing workflows.
Cross-Departmental Insights
Participants have developed dashboards that consolidate information from multiple sources, providing broader organizational visibility that wasn't previously available through separate departmental reports.
Effectiveness requires cooperation across departments and clear agreement on metrics and definitions.
Consulting and Project Work
Some participants have taken on dashboard development projects for clients or other departments, utilizing their BI skills to address specific visualization and reporting needs.
Project opportunities depend on networking, reputation building, and the ability to understand client requirements beyond technical implementation.
Business Intelligence Tools and Platforms
This program provides comprehensive training in the most widely-used BI platforms in professional environments. You'll develop practical skills across multiple tools, understanding when each is most appropriate for different business contexts.
Tableau Desktop
Master Tableau's drag-and-drop interface for creating sophisticated visualizations. Learn to work with calculated fields, parameters, and dashboard actions to build interactive analytical experiences.
- Data connections and blending techniques
- LOD expressions and table calculations
- Dashboard design and interactivity
- Publishing and sharing workflows
Microsoft Power BI
Develop proficiency in Power BI for creating data models and reports. Learn DAX formula language, Power Query for data transformation, and report design within the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Power Query for ETL processes
- DAX measures and calculated columns
- Data modeling and relationships
- Power BI Service and sharing options
Google Data Studio
Create shareable dashboards using Google's browser-based platform. Learn to connect various data sources and build reports that integrate seamlessly with Google Workspace applications.
- Connector setup for multiple data sources
- Report design and customization
- Calculated fields and parameters
- Collaboration and sharing workflows
Data Preparation
Understand data preparation requirements for BI tools. Learn to structure data appropriately, handle common data quality issues, and establish connections to various data sources.
- Data cleaning and transformation
- Star schema and dimensional modeling basics
- Database connections and SQL integration
- File-based data sources and APIs
Design Standards and Practices
Creating effective BI solutions requires attention to design principles, user experience considerations, and organizational standards. This program emphasizes practical approaches to dashboard development that balance aesthetic appeal with functional utility.
Visual Design Principles
Learn fundamental principles of visual design as they apply to data presentation. Understand color theory, layout composition, and how to direct viewer attention to key insights.
- Color selection for data visualization
- Typography and readability considerations
- White space and layout balance
User-Centered Design
Develop dashboards with end users in mind. Learn to gather requirements, understand different user needs, and create interfaces that enable self-service analytics.
- Stakeholder requirement gathering
- Persona development for different user types
- Navigation and information hierarchy
Performance Optimization
Understand factors affecting dashboard performance and learn strategies to maintain responsiveness as data volumes grow. Balance visual complexity with loading times.
- Query optimization techniques
- Data extract vs live connection decisions
- Aggregation and filtering strategies
Access and Security
Learn appropriate approaches to dashboard security and access control. Understand data privacy considerations and implement row-level security where needed.
- User permission management
- Row-level security implementation
- Data sensitivity considerations
Target Participant Profile
The Business Intelligence Development program is designed for professionals who work with data and want to enhance their visualization and presentation capabilities. Prior experience with data is helpful, though extensive programming knowledge is not required.
Data Analysts and Specialists
Professionals who currently work with data in spreadsheets or databases and want to create more sophisticated visual presentations for stakeholders and decision-makers.
Business Professionals
Managers, coordinators, and operational staff who need to create reports and dashboards as part of their roles, even if data analysis is not their primary function.
Consultants and Advisors
Independent consultants or advisory professionals who want to add BI capabilities to their service offerings for clients requiring reporting and visualization solutions.
Department Coordinators
Team leads or coordinators responsible for tracking metrics and communicating performance to leadership, who need better tools than static spreadsheets.
Prerequisites
This program has modest prerequisites focused on data familiarity:
- Experience working with data in spreadsheets or databases
- Understanding of basic business metrics and KPIs
- Computer proficiency and comfort learning new software
- Commitment to approximately 6-8 hours per week for coursework
- English proficiency for understanding technical documentation
Project Work and Skill Assessment
The program emphasizes hands-on dashboard development throughout the 10 weeks. You'll build multiple projects that demonstrate different aspects of BI work and create a portfolio suitable for professional contexts.
Sales Analytics Dashboard
Create an interactive sales dashboard tracking revenue, product performance, and regional trends. Practice connecting to multiple data sources and building drill-down functionality.
Financial Reporting
Develop financial reports with budget comparisons, variance analysis, and period-over-period trends. Learn to handle time-series data and create appropriate visualizations for financial metrics.
Operational Metrics
Build dashboards tracking operational KPIs such as processing times, completion rates, and resource utilization. Focus on real-time or near-real-time data presentation.
Client Project
Work on an actual client requirement where you'll gather specifications, design solutions, iterate based on feedback, and deliver a complete BI solution.
Capstone Dashboard Project
The final project allows you to choose a domain of interest and create a comprehensive BI solution:
- Select a business area or dataset aligned with your career interests
- Design and implement a multi-page dashboard with various visualizations
- Document design decisions and explain visualization choices
- Present your dashboard to the group, explaining insights and functionality
Develop Your BI Visualization Skills
The Business Intelligence Development program provides focused training in the tools and techniques needed to create effective data visualizations. If you have questions about the program or whether it fits your current skill level, we're available to discuss.
Focused program with evening and weekend options
Investment including software licenses and materials
Next cohort start with hands-on project focus
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