Short Course

Overview

In today’s fast-paced and data-driven business environment, managers must move beyond basic Excel functions to extract actionable insights that guide strategic and operational decisions. This course empowers managers, executives, and professionals to leverage Microsoft Excel as a powerful analytical and business intelligence platform. Participants will learn to transform raw organizational data into meaningful insights that improve performance, optimize operations, and support evidence-based decision-making.

Through a combination of case-based instruction and hands-on exercises, learners will master essential techniques across four modules: data analytics foundations, data preparation and governance, business visualization, and data storytelling. They will gain the ability to analyze performance indicators, conduct statistical and forecasting analysis, and design professional dashboards that communicate insights with clarity and impact.

The course integrates elements of business performance management (BPM) to help participants link operational metrics with strategic goals. By the end of the program, learners will confidently use Excel not merely as a spreadsheet tool, but as a decision-support and managerial analytics system capable of driving continuous improvement across departments.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for

• Operations and production managers focused on efficiency and quality improvement
• Department heads, team leaders, and supervisors responsible for monitoring KPIs
• Finance, HR, and administrative professionals managing data for decision support
• SME owners, analysts, and professionals aiming to enhance data-driven management skills

Pre-requisites

• No pre-requisite required
• Participants are required to bring their own laptop PC or MacBook for the practical hands-on portions of the workshop