Introduction

In the modern data-driven landscape, the ability for non-technical business users to independently analyze data and generate insights is a transformative competitive advantage, making No-Code BI Platforms and Citizen Data Science a crucial skill for accelerating decision-making and fostering a culture of data literacy throughout the organization. By eliminating the technical barriers of coding, these powerful platforms empower a broader range of employees—from marketing and sales professionals to HR and operations staff—to connect to data, build sophisticated visualizations, and even create predictive models, thereby closing the gap between data and business action. This training course is meticulously designed to equip business users, data analysts, managers, and entrepreneurs with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills in leveraging leading no-code/low-code BI tools, mastering data preparation in a user-friendly environment, designing interactive dashboards and reports, and understanding the core principles of citizen data science to solve real-world business problems without writing a single line of code. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to unlock the power of their data, drive innovation from the ground up, and become key agents of data-driven change.

Duration

5 days

Target Audience

• Business Users with no coding experience
• Data Analysts and BI Professionals
• Marketing and Sales Managers
• HR and Operations Staff
• Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners
• Executives and Department Heads
• Students and career changers
• Anyone looking to get started with data analysis
• Professionals interested in data visualization and reporting
• Citizen Data Scientists

Objectives

• Understand the concepts of no-code BI and citizen data science.
• Master the use of leading no-code/low-code BI platforms.
• Learn data preparation and transformation in a visual, user-friendly environment.
• Develop proficiency in designing and creating interactive dashboards and reports.
• Understand the core principles of data modeling for no-code platforms.
• Explore basic analytics techniques (e.g., forecasting, clustering) without writing code.
• Develop skills in interpreting data and communicating insights effectively.
• Learn about governance and best practices for citizen data science.

Course Content

Module 1. Introduction to No-Code BI and Citizen Data Science

• What is No-Code BI?: Democratizing access to data and insights
• What is Citizen Data Science?: The rise of business users as analysts
• The benefits: Faster insights, reduced reliance on IT, business-user empowerment
• The role of no-code platforms in modern data ecosystems
• Overview of leading no-code BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker)

Module 2. Getting Started with a No-Code BI Platform

• Navigating the User Interface: Understanding the visual workspace
• Connecting to Data Sources: Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, cloud databases
• Importing and refreshing data
• The fundamentals of data types and table structure
• Saving and sharing your work

Module 3. Visual Data Preparation and Transformation

• Visual Data Cleansing: Handling missing values, duplicates, and errors
• Shaping and Reshaping Data: Pivoting, unpivoting, merging queries
• Creating new columns with point-and-click logic
• Filtering, sorting, and grouping data
• Best practices for preparing data for analysis

Module 4. Designing Interactive Dashboards and Reports

• Dashboard Design Principles: Layout, visual hierarchy, user flow
• Creating Visualizations: Bar charts, line charts, pie charts, scatter plots
• Adding interactivity: Filters, slicers, date range selectors
• Incorporating text, images, and shapes for enhanced communication
• Designing for clarity and ease of use

Module 5. Data Modeling for Business Users

• Understanding Data Relationships: Creating connections between tables
• Dimensional Modeling Concepts: Fact tables and dimension tables (simplified)
• Hiding unnecessary fields for a cleaner user experience
• Defining custom hierarchies (e.g., Year > Quarter > Month)
• Best practices for building simple, effective data models

Module 6. Basic Analytics for Citizen Data Scientists

• Introduction to Basic Analytics: Going beyond simple reporting
• Trend Analysis: Visualizing trends over time
• Forecasting: Using built-in forecasting features
• Simple Segmentation: Grouping data based on criteria
• Exploring built-in AI/ML capabilities (e.g., key influencer visuals)

Module 7. Interpreting and Communicating Insights

• Data Storytelling Principles: Turning data into a compelling narrative
• Presenting Your Findings: Structuring your report for impact
• Making actionable recommendations based on your insights
• Avoiding common mistakes in data interpretation
• The importance of context in data analysis

Module 8. Governance and Best Practices for No-Code BI

• Data Governance and Quality: Ensuring accuracy and reliability
• Best Practices for Report Development: Consistency, documentation
• Sharing and collaboration: Working with others on reports
• The role of IT in supporting no-code analytics
• Ethical considerations for citizen data science.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.