Workshop Agenda

1. Introduction and Context

- Objectives of the workshop

- Importance of data-driven decision making

- Overview of Power BI and its industry relevance

- Quick introduction to Software Project Management (SPM)

2. Basics of Data Analytics

- Understanding data types and sources

- Fundamentals of data preprocessing

- Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) concepts

- Simple case example with a real dataset

3. Power BI Fundamentals

- Getting started with Power BI

- Importing and cleaning datasets using Power Query

- Creating visualisations: charts, KPI cards, filters, slicers

- Building interactive dashboards

4. Advanced Power BI Features

- Data relationships and modelling

- Introduction to DAX formulas

- Drill-through, interactivity, and report publishing

- Sharing dashboards with stakeholders

5. Software Project Management Essentials

- What is SPM and why it matters

- Key methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall

- Project lifecycle overview

- Role of analytics in project tracking and monitoring

6. Integrated Hands-on Case Study

- From dataset to Power BI dashboard

- Creating a project tracking solution with analytics

- Group activity: Build and present a simple dashboard

7. Closing and Certification

- Recap of learning outcomes

- Career pathways in data analytics and SPM

- Q&A session and certificate distribution

Important Note: A laptop is mandatory, as the hands-on sessions involve programming.