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Transform Data into Clear, Actionable Insights

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Course Description

This course equips learners with the foundational skills to transform data into actionable insights using Power BI. Through a combination of data literacy, visual best practices, and storytelling techniques, participants will learn how to spot misleading patterns, build clear and purposeful dashboards, and tailor reports for diverse stakeholders. 

Designed for professionals who work with data but may not have formal analytics training, the course covers the end-to-end process of data preparation, visualisation, dashboard design, and communication of insights. Learners will engage in hands-on practice with Power BI, applying visualisation principles to build and evaluate dashboards that support business decisions.

Prerequisite

Participants should be comfortable using spreadsheet software (e.g. Excel or Google Sheets) and navigating digital interfaces. No coding is required. Familiarity with basic data reporting or business dashboards is helpful but not mandatory.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for working professionals, analysts, marketers, operations staff, and team leads who work with data reports and need to build dashboards or communicate data insights more effectively. It is especially relevant for individuals tasked with reporting, decision support, or stakeholder presentations.

Course Highlights

What you’ll learn:

  • Identify and classify  the different types of data and its structure.
  •  Build impactful visuals and dashboards using Power BI
  •  Communicate insights clearly with tailored annotations and summaries
  •  Design stakeholder-specific dashboards with interactivity and navigation
  •  Apply data storytelling frameworks for effective reporting and decisions

Course Objectives

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

  • Describe the fundamental concepts of data structures and outline the stages of analytics lifecycle
  • Build charts and dashboards in Power BI using appropriate visuals for different data types
  •  Evaluate and redesign visuals for clarity, relevance, and audience fit
  •  Design interactive dashboards with slicers, drill-throughs, bookmarks, and stakeholder-tailored views
  •  Apply storytelling techniques to structure and communicate insights effectively

Certification

A SkillsFuture WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) – Data Visualisation and Storyboarding under the Skills Framework TSC and Certification of Completion by Equinet Academy will be awarded to candidates who have demonstrated competency in the Power BI course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.

Course Outline

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Application, Class Activity)

  • Differentiate between types of data and its structure
  • Sequence and explain the stages of the analytics process
  • Evaluate the importance of data visualisations and illustrate their applications across different industries

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Group Discussion, Practical Activity)

  •  Evaluate chart types for fit, clarity, and potential for misinterpretation
  •  Select appropriate visuals based on data types and decision contexts
  •  Identify and correct confusing or misused visuals
  •  Tailor report formats, KPIs, and insight phrasing for different audiences (e.g. executive vs operational)

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Application, Class Activity)

  •  Navigate the Power BI interface and create basic report layouts
  •  Build foundational visuals such as bar, line, and combo charts
  •  Identify trends and correlations using time-based and paired datasets
  •  Annotate charts with labels, callouts, and takeaways to highlight insights
  •  Combine visuals and summaries using headline-style framing for clear communication

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Application)

  •  Understand dashboard components such as KPIs, filters, and layout zones
  •  Apply layout and formatting techniques to improve clarity and navigation
  •  Use color, tooltips, and groupings to create accessible and readable dashboards

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Application, Class Activity)

  •  Build scorecards with KPI to measure key company metrics
  • Use slicers, drill-through features, and navigation buttons
  •  Differentiate dashboards for strategic (executive) vs operational (functional) audiences

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Group Discussion, Practical Activity)

  •  Apply data storytelling frameworks (e.g. setup → insight → action)
  •  Choose visuals that reinforce narrative clarity
  •  Annotate visuals with context-rich commentary and business relevance
  •  Tailor summaries and report flow for different stakeholder needs

Trainers

Clarence Tan
  • 10+ Years of Experience in Data Analytics Across Industries
  • ACLP-Certified Trainer
  • Senior Data Analyst - APAC Lead

Course Fees

Course Fee:
S$990.00 (inclusive of 9% GST)

Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$297.00 (inclusive of 9% GST) after SSG Subsidies

 

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

Eligible for Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$297.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by SkillsFuture Credit.

SkillsFuture Baseline Funding

Eligible for 21 years old and above, and a

  • Singaporean Citizen; or
  • Permanent Resident; or
  • Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$495.00

Course fees can be further offset by SkillsFuture Credit for Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above. Singapore Citizens aged 21 to 31 may also offset fees with the Post Secondary Education Account Funds.

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

Eligible for SME Company-Sponsored, 21 years old and above, and a

  • Singapore Citizen; or
  • Permanent Resident; or
  • Long-Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$297.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

SkillsFuture Baseline Funding

Eligible Non-SME Company-Sponsored, 21 years old and above, and a

  • Singaporean Citizen; or
  • Permanent Resident; or
  • Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$495.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

Eligible for Non-SME Company-Sponsored, Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$297.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Check your eligible grant amount and nett payable course fees when you apply now.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This course is suitable for professionals, analysts, marketers, operations staff, and team leads who work with data reports and dashboards and need to communicate insights effectively.

Yes. The course is designed for those who may not have formal analytics training but want to build practical dashboarding and data storytelling skills using Power BI.

Participants will be guided through using Power BI Desktop and related tools, with all necessary datasets and templates provided for exercises.

Yes. Participants will work on hands-on projects to create and refine interactive dashboards based on real-world data scenarios.

The course features live demonstrations, practical exercises, and group discussions to ensure learners can immediately apply what they learn.

No prior Power BI experience is required. Familiarity with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) is helpful but not mandatory.

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Transform Data into Clear, Actionable Insights

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