Data science for business professionals (DSBP) 1 | Training

Training details

Date: Tuesday, 17 to Thursday, 19 February 2026
Time: 8:30am-4pm each day
Venue: PwC Business School, 8th Floor, PwC Tower, A4 Rangoon Lane, Cantonments City, Cantonments, Accra
Cost: GH₵6,900

Programme brief

Harness the power of data to make smarter, faster business decisions. DSBP 1 is an interactive, practical training designed for professionals who want to transform data into strategic insights. This programme builds a strong foundation in data analytics and equips participants to create impactful dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI, one of the leading business intelligence tools globally.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the mindset and skills to turn raw data into actionable business value.

Course content

This training will cover:

1. Foundations of data analytics 
   • Providing an understanding of data types, sources, and formats
   • Equipping participants with data cleaning and preparation techniques
   • Imparting basic statistical analysis and hypothesis testing knowledge
2. Data visualisation principles
   • Demonstrating best practices for effective data visualisation
   • Discussing tools and techniques for compelling data storytelling
   • Enabling storytelling through data visualisation
3. Power BI essentials
   • Navigating the Power BI interface and core features
   • Connecting, transforming, and cleaning data from multiple sources
   • Introduction to Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) for data modelling and calculations 
4. Advanced Power BI techniques
   • Building custom measures and KPIs with DAX
   • Designing interactive dashboards and reports
   • Applying concepts through real-world case studies and projects

Who should attend?

• Business and data analysts 
• Data entry professionals 
• BI developers 
• Marketers 
• Professionals involved in reporting, visualisation, or presenting insights
• Anyone transitioning into data-driven roles

Laptops with Power BI installed are required for the training.

We look forward to meeting you and equipping you with modern techniques to streamline operations using data-driven decision making. 

Register for the training here