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NITA AccreditedFoundationPhysical + Virtual5 daysTOAP928

Training on Advanced Power BI for Data Analysis and Visualization for Strategic Planning and Financial Reporting

Master advanced Power BI tools for strategic planning and financial reporting through data analysis and interactive dashboards.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Foundation

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

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

  • Financial analysts and business intelligence professionals

  • Strategic planners and corporate managers

  • Accountants and auditors

  • Data analysts, IT specialists, and reporting officers

  • Public sector and NGO professionals involved in financial reporting

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

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

  • Develop complex data models for strategic and financial reporting

  • Integrate data from multiple sources and automate analytics workflows

  • Design interactive dashboards that highlight business performance

  • Apply DAX functions for advanced calculations and forecasting

  • Interpret data insights to support strategy and decision-making

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Advanced Data Modeling and Integration

  • Structuring and optimizing data models for performance

  • Connecting and transforming data from ERP, Excel, and databases

  • Automating data refresh and version control

  • Case study: Building a centralized data model for a corporate finance department

Module 2: Advanced DAX and Calculation Techniques

  • Using DAX for complex financial and operational metrics

  • Applying time intelligence functions for forecasting and variance analysis

  • Troubleshooting DAX and optimizing formula performance

  • Case study: Building dynamic profit and loss dashboards

Module 3: Designing Interactive Dashboards and Visual Reports

  • Creating intuitive, executive-level dashboards for strategic insights

  • Custom visuals and KPI tracking techniques

  • Enhancing user experience through interactivity and storytelling

  • Case study: Financial performance dashboards for strategic reviews

Module 4: Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning with Power BI

  • Developing financial models and performance scorecards

  • Integrating Power BI with budgeting and forecasting tools

  • Scenario analysis and trend forecasting for strategic decisions

  • Case study: Financial planning dashboards for multi-departmental reporting

Module 5: Governance, Sharing, and Automation of Reports

  • Setting up secure access, roles, and workspace management

  • Publishing dashboards and automating reports with Power BI Service

  • Ensuring data governance and compliance in reporting

  • Case study: Implementing Power BI governance in a financial institution

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact:

  • Improved data-driven decision-making and financial transparency

  • Enhanced capacity to automate and streamline reporting processes

  • Stronger strategic planning supported by accurate, visual analytics

Individual Impact:

  • Advanced skills in Power BI for data modeling, analysis, and reporting

  • Ability to build executive dashboards and financial performance insights

  • Improved data storytelling and strategic communication abilities

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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Professionals seeking to use Power BI for advanced data analytics, strategy, and financial reporting.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Advanced Power BI for Data Analysis and Visualization for Strategic Planning and Financial Reporting in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.