Equinet Academy
Transform Data into Clear, Actionable Insights
Course Description
What is This Course About?
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.
Tools Covered
Inside your toolbox
Work with the same powerful tools the pros trust, practical, proven, and built to help you succeed from day one.
Target Audience
Made for the BOLD!
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.
Prerequisites
What You’ll Need to Get Started
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.
Course Highlights
What You’ll Learn
In this Power BI course, you will:
- Identify and classify the different types of data and their 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
What You’ll Takeaway
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the fundamental concepts of data structures and outline the stages of the 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
Skills Gained:
Foundations of Data Literacy & Analytics Lifecycle
Understand different types of data, data structures and the stages of the analytics process—so you can confidently work with data and interpret its significance in business.
Building Reports & Visualisations in Power BI
Gain hands-on experience in using Microsoft Power BI to create charts, graphs and dashboards that turn raw data into clear, meaningful visuals.
Dashboard Design & Interactive Features
Learn how to design dashboards with layout, filtering (slicers), drill-through navigation, buttons and bookmarks—making your reports intuitive and stakeholder-ready.
Tailoring Insights & Storytelling with Data
Develop the ability to craft data stories: annotate visuals, highlight key take-aways, and structure your report flow so that insights lead directly to action.
Audience-Focused Reporting & Decision Support
Become adept at designing and formatting reports for different audiences (executives vs operational teams), ensuring clarity, relevance and business impact.
Certification Track
Level up!
Get certified. Get noticed. Get ahead.
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 WSQ Power BI course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.
Course Code: TGS-2025057948
Course Support Period: 14 Aug 2025 – 13 Aug 2027
Course Outline
Inside the course
This WSQ Power BI course covers data literacy, visual design, and dashboard creation using Power BI. Learn to build interactive reports, apply data storytelling, and communicate insights clearly through charts, KPIs, slicers, and stakeholder-focused dashboards for decision making.
Data Literacy & Overview of Data Analytics
- 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
Choosing and Improving Visuals
- 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)
Power BI Basics and Visual Design
- 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
Dashboard Design and Formatting
- 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
Interactivity and Navigation in Dashboards
- 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
Communicating Insights through Data Storytelling
- 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
Assessment Component
- Written Exam
- Project
Trainers
Meet Your Educators
Trainer Bio
Clarence Tan
Clarence is a seasoned data analytics specialist with a decade of experience spanning finance, banking, technology, and real estate. He currently leads a team of analysts for a leading tech giant, delivering exceptional value through innovative data solutions and strategic insights.
Course Fee & Funding
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Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$297.00 after SSG Subsidies
Full Course Fee (without funding)
S$990.00
Course Schedule
Mark Your Calendar!
Discover course schedules crafted with you in mind, structured for balance, driven by your goals, ready for action.
| Learning Mode | Course Dates | Duration | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person | 23, 24 May 2026 (Sat, Sun) | 9.00am - 6.00pm | |
| In-Person | 09, 10 Jul 2026 (Thu, Fri) | 9.00am - 6.00pm | |
| In-Person | 17, 18 Sep 2026 (Thu, Fri) | 9.00am - 6.00pm | |
| In-Person | 05, 06 Dec 2026 (Sat, Sun) | 9.00am - 6.00pm |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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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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