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Domain 03 . Data & AI

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

340
Hours of teaching
Beginner to Advanced
Level
13
Modules
Classroom . Online . Hybrid
Mode
Course overview

A complete analytics and business intelligence programme built around SQL, Excel, Power BI and Tableau. The programme starts with business intelligence concepts and SQL, moves through advanced Excel, data cleaning and preparation, then gives 75 hours to Power BI and Tableau. Later modules cover visualisation practice, business and financial analytics, Python for analytics, AI for business intelligence, and data warehousing.

Every module is taught on business data sales, HR, finance, retail and manufacturing sets and produces a dashboard or report the learner keeps. The final 40 hours are industry projects.

Who it is for
  • Analysts and MIS executives working in Excel today
  • Finance, HR and operations staff who report on data
  • Graduates targeting analyst roles
  • Managers who commission dashboards
Prerequisites
Basic computer knowledge. No prior SQL or programming experience assumed.
How it runs
Learn → Practise → Build → Experience → Demonstrate, ending in a capstone. Delivered by practitioners from the engineering bench, in Madurai, Coimbatore and online.

Programme sheet

The printed sheet carries the full module breakdown, labs, project work and certification path. Fees, dates and formats for the next intake are confirmed by the education team on enquiry.

Download the programme sheet →Enquire or apply →

Learning outcomes

01
Write analytical SQL with joins, window functions, CTEs and subqueries.
02
Automate spreadsheet work with Power Query, Power Pivot and macros.
03
Clean, validate and integrate business data through an ETL workflow.
04
Model data in star and snowflake schemas and write advanced DAX.
05
Build and publish Power BI reports with row-level security and refresh.
06
Build Tableau dashboards and data stories from blended sources.
07
Choose the right chart and design dashboards that read at a glance.
08
Analyse sales, customer, HR and financial performance against KPIs.
09
Use Python and AI tools for statistical analysis and automated reporting.

Module structure

13 modules
Module 01

Introduction to Data & Business Intelligence

Introduction to Data Analytics . Data vs Information . Types of Analytics . Descriptive . Diagnostic . Predictive . Prescriptive . Data-Driven Decision Making . Architecture . Data Lifecycle . Roles in Data Analytics
Lab
Environment Setup . Introduction to Power BI & Tableau
Module 02

SQL for Data Analytics

Database Fundamentals . RDBMS Concepts . SQL Installation . Data Types . DDL, DML, DCL, TCL Commands . Joins . Aggregate Functions . GROUP BY . HAVING . ORDER BY . Subqueries . Views . Stored Procedures . Functions . Indexes . Window Functions . Query Optimization
Databases — MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
Lab
Customer Database . Sales Database . HR Database
Module 03

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Advanced Formulas . Lookup Functions . XLOOKUP . Pivot Charts . Power Pivot . Dashboards . VBA Basics . PRACTICAL . Named Ranges . VLOOKUP . INDEX & MATCH . Pivot Tables . Power Query . Data Cleaning . Macros . Excel Automation
Module 04

Data Cleaning & Preparation

Data Collection . Missing Values . Duplicate Records . Outlier Detection . Data Transformation . Data Validation . ETL Process . Data Integration . Data Profiling . Power BI
Tools — Excel Power Query, MySQL
Lab
Clean Real Business Data . ETL Workflow
Module 05

Power BI

Introduction to Power BI . Power BI Desktop . Data Import . Data Transformation . Data Modeling . Relationships . Star Schema . Snowflake Schema . DAX Fundamentals . Advanced DAX . Power Query . Visualizations . Filters & Slicers . Drill Through . Bookmarks . Dashboards . Reports . Publishing . Power BI Service . Scheduled Refresh
Lab
Executive Dashboard . Sales Analytics Dashboard . HR Analytics Dashboard . Manufacturing Dashboard
Module 06

Tableau

Tableau Desktop . Data Blending . Joins . Parameters . Sets . Groups . Hierarchies . Maps . Dashboards . Storytelling . Tableau Server . Tableau Public
Lab
Business Dashboard . Marketing Dashboard . Financial Dashboard
Module 07

Data Visualization

Visualization Principles . Dashboard Design . KPI Design . Interactive Reports . Storytelling with Data . Mobile Dashboards . Accessibility . Bar Chart . Line Chart . Pie Chart . Donut Chart . Scatter Plot . Heat Map . Treemap . Waterfall Chart . Funnel Chart . Gauge Chart . Geographic Maps
Lab
Interactive Executive Dashboard
Module 08

Business Analytics

Business Metrics . KPI Design . Sales Analytics . Marketing Analytics . HR Analytics . Operations Analytics . Supply Chain Analytics . Forecasting . Trend Analysis . Decision Support Systems
Lab
Sales Performance Analysis_ . Customer Retention Dashboard
Module 09

Financial Analytics

Financial Statements . Profit & Loss Analysis . Balance Sheet Analysis . Budgeting . Forecasting . Variance Analysis . Financial KPIs . ROI Analysis . Break-even Analysis . Risk Analysis
Lab
Financial Performance Dashboard . Budget Forecast Dashboard
Module 10

Python for Data Analytics

Python Basics . NumPy . Pandas . Matplotlib . Plotly . Data Cleaning . Data Visualization . Statistical Analysis . Excel Automation with Python
Lab
Analyze Business Data . Generate Automated Reports
Module 11

AI for Business Intelligence

Introduction to AI in BI . Generative AI for Reporting . AI-Powered Dashboards . Natural Language Queries . AI-Assisted Data Cleaning . Predictive Analytics . Automated Report Generation . AI-Based Business Insights . AI TOOLS
Lab
AI-Generated Business Reports . Natural Language Dashboard Queries . AI-Assisted KPI Analysis
Module 12

Data Warehousing & ETL

Data Warehouse Concepts . Data Mart . ETL vs ELT . Star Schema . Snowflake Schema . OLTP vs OLAP . Data Pipelines
Lab
Create a Data Warehouse Model . ETL Workflow Design
Module 13

Capstone Projects

Industry Projects — Executive Business Dashboard, Retail Sales Analytics Dashboard, Financial Performance Dashboard, HR Analytics Dashboard, Customer Churn Analysis, Supply Chain Analytics, Marketing Campaign Dashboard, Hospital Analytics Dashboard, Banking Analytics Dashboard, Manufacturing KPI Dashboard

Assessment & certification

Module assignments and labs
25%
Mini projects
20%
Internal assessments
15%
Capstone project and review
40%

Learners who complete all modules, submit the capstone project and clear the final review receive a course completion certificate from Kaizen Infinities Private Limited. Project work is documented for the learner's portfolio and GitHub profile, and interview preparation is included in the final week.

Career outcomes . Roles this programme prepares for
Data AnalystBusiness Intelligence AnalystPower BI DeveloperTableau DeveloperMIS ExecutiveReporting AnalystBusiness AnalystFinancial Analyst
Tools & technologies covered
MySQLPostgreSQLMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft Excel (advanced)SatPythonpandasNumPyExcel ChartsMatplotlibPlotlyChatGPTMicrosoft CopilotPower BI CopilotTableauGoogle Gemini
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