Business Intelligence Fundamentals
Master the essentials of business data analysis and visualization tools to drive informed decisions.
Course Overview
Gain a solid foundation in business intelligence concepts, tools, and methodologies with this comprehensive course designed for beginners.
Duration
8 weeks of instructor-led training with 2 sessions per week (3 hours each). Total of 48 hours of classroom instruction plus additional practice exercises and projects.
For Who
Business professionals, analysts, and managers who want to develop data analysis skills. No prior analytics experience required, just basic computer literacy and familiarity with Excel basics.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to collect, analyze, and visualize business data, create reports and dashboards, and use data to drive informed business decisions.
What You'll Learn
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to business intelligence concepts, tools, and methodologies with a focus on practical applications.
Course Curriculum
Our structured curriculum builds your skills progressively from foundational concepts to practical applications.
1 Introduction to Business Intelligence
Understanding Business Intelligence Concepts
Introduction to key BI concepts and how they drive business value.
The Business Intelligence Lifecycle
Overview of the BI lifecycle from data collection to decision making.
BI Tools Landscape
Survey of common BI tools and their specific applications in business.
Workshop: Business Use Case Analysis
Hands-on exercise identifying potential BI applications in your organization.
2 Data Collection and Preparation
Data Sources and Types
Identifying and evaluating various business data sources.
Data Collection Methods
Techniques for gathering relevant data from different systems.
Data Cleaning and Preparation
Methods for ensuring data quality and preparing it for analysis.
Workshop: Data Cleaning Exercise
Hands-on practice with real-world messy datasets.
3 Excel for Business Intelligence
Advanced Excel Functions
Mastering VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and other analytical functions.
PivotTables and PivotCharts
Creating dynamic analysis tools with Excel's pivot capabilities.
Power Query for Data Transformation
Using Power Query to connect to, transform, and combine data sources.
Workshop: Business Analysis with Excel
Hands-on project analyzing sales data using advanced Excel techniques.
4 Introduction to SQL for Data Analysis
SQL Fundamentals
Basic SQL syntax and database concepts for data retrieval.
Filtering and Sorting Data
Using WHERE clauses and ORDER BY for targeted data retrieval.
Aggregations and Grouping
Creating summary statistics with GROUP BY and aggregate functions.
Workshop: SQL Queries for Business Insights
Practice writing SQL queries to answer business questions.
Meet Your Instructors
Learn from industry experts with extensive experience in business analytics and data visualization.
Prerequisites
This is a beginner-friendly course with minimal prerequisites. To ensure you can fully benefit from the course, you should have:
Basic Computer Literacy
Comfortable using computers, navigating applications, and managing files.
Excel Basics
Familiarity with basic Excel functionality like creating spreadsheets, using basic formulas, and creating simple charts.
Business Context
Some understanding of business operations, though specific industry experience is not required.
Don't worry if you don't have experience with SQL, Tableau, or Power BI—the course will teach these tools from the ground up. If you're unsure about your readiness, contact us for a personalized assessment.
Schedule & Format
Course Duration
8 weeks total, with 2 sessions per week (3 hours each), totaling 48 hours of instruction.
Session Options
We offer both weekday and weekend options to accommodate various schedules:
Weekday Evening Sessions
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Weekend Sessions
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (with lunch break)
Learning Format
Our blended learning approach includes:
- Instructor-led sessions with interactive demonstrations
- Hands-on workshops and exercises
- Group projects and peer learning activities
- Online resources and practice materials
Next Cohort
May 15, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Assessment Methods
Your progress and understanding will be evaluated through various assessment methods to ensure you're gaining practical skills that can be applied in real-world scenarios.
Weekly Assignments (40%)
Practical tasks that reinforce concepts covered in each module, such as creating dashboards, writing SQL queries, or analyzing datasets.
Midterm Project (25%)
A comprehensive project applying the first half of the course material to a business scenario. You'll clean, analyze, and visualize a dataset, then present your findings.
Final Project (35%)
An end-to-end BI solution for a real-world business problem. You'll work with a dataset of your choice or one provided by us, applying all the tools and techniques learned throughout the course.
Feedback and Support
You'll receive detailed feedback on all assignments and projects. Instructors are available for one-on-one consultation during weekly office hours, and you'll have access to our online forum for peer support and collaboration.
Course Certification
AnalytiCraft Business Intelligence Certificate
Upon successfully completing the course requirements, you'll receive the AnalytiCraft Business Intelligence Fundamentals Certificate, recognized by employers across Cyprus and beyond.
To qualify for certification, you must:
- Attend at least 80% of all sessions
- Complete all weekly assignments
- Submit and pass both the midterm and final projects
The certification includes detailed information about the skills and tools you've mastered, which you can showcase on your resume, LinkedIn profile, and other professional platforms.
Continuing Education Path
This certificate serves as the foundation for our more advanced courses. After completing this course, you'll be eligible to enroll in:
- Advanced Data Analytics
- Data Visualization Mastery
- Specialized industry tracks (Finance, Marketing, Healthcare)
What Our Students Say
Hear from professionals who have transformed their skills with our Business Intelligence Fundamentals course.
"As a marketing professional with limited technical background, I was hesitant about taking this course. However, the instructors made complex concepts approachable and the hands-on exercises helped me build confidence with the tools. Within weeks of completing the course, I was creating insightful dashboards that completely transformed our marketing analytics."
Marios Eleftheriou
Marketing Director, Limassol
"The Business Intelligence Fundamentals course exceeded my expectations in every way. The curriculum was perfectly balanced between theory and practice. What really set this course apart was the final project, which allowed me to apply everything I'd learned to a real business problem. The skills I gained directly contributed to my promotion to a senior analyst position."
Stavros Koutsantonis
Senior Data Analyst, Nicosia
Business Intelligence Education for Cyprus's Growing Data Economy
In Cyprus's rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to leverage data for strategic advantage has become essential across all sectors. Our Business Intelligence Fundamentals course addresses this critical need by providing professionals with the foundational skills required to transform raw data into actionable business insights.
The course has been specifically designed to align with the unique requirements of the Cypriot business environment, where organizations increasingly recognize the importance of data-driven decision making but often lack personnel with the necessary analytical capabilities. From financial services and tourism to retail and emerging technology startups, professionals across all industries can benefit from these universally applicable skills.
What distinguishes our approach is the emphasis on practical, immediately applicable techniques. Rather than focusing solely on theoretical concepts, we ensure participants gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. The curriculum incorporates real-world business scenarios drawn from the Cypriot market, enabling participants to develop solutions that address authentic challenges faced by local organizations.
As Cyprus continues to position itself as a regional business hub with growing connections to European, Middle Eastern, and African markets, professionals equipped with robust analytical capabilities will find themselves increasingly valuable to employers. The business intelligence skills taught in this course create opportunities for career advancement, enable more effective strategic planning, and improve operational efficiency across organizations of all sizes.
Whether you're looking to enhance your current role, transition to a more analytical position, or improve your organization's data capabilities, our Business Intelligence Fundamentals course provides the educational foundation needed to thrive in Cyprus's evolving data economy.
Ready to Master Business Intelligence?
Enroll in our Business Intelligence Fundamentals course and begin your journey toward data-driven decision making.
Next Cohort Starts
May 15, 2025
Limited Seats
Only 20 per class
Course Fee
€750