Data Analysis and Reporting Techniques

Data Analysis and Reporting Techniques

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In today's data-driven environment, professionals must be able to analyse data accurately and present it meaningfully. This 5-day course provides participants with the practical skills and tools to effectively collect, interpret, and report data to support strategic and operational decisions.

Participants will explore various quantitative and qualitative analysis methods, learn to use Excel and basic visualisation tools, and build reporting dashboards that clearly communicate key findings. The course bridges the gap between raw data and actionable insight, turning numbers into narratives.

Objectives

  • Understand core principles of data analysis and interpretation
  • Apply common analytical methods to real-world datasets
  • Use Excel to clean, manipulate, and analyse data sets
  • Create visually engaging and meaningful reports and dashboards
  • Present data-driven insights to inform and influence decision-making
  • Identify data trends, anomalies, and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Day 1: Foundations of Data Analysis

  • Types of data: qualitative vs. quantitative
  • Sources of business data
  • Introduction to data cleaning and preparation
  • Understanding variability, correlation, and significance

Day 2: Analytical Techniques and Tools

  • Descriptive statistics: mean, median, mode, standard deviation
  • Basic inferential statistics: trends and forecasting
  • Excel techniques: formulas, filters, conditional formatting
  • Analysing and sorting datasets efficiently

Day 3: Data Visualisation and Dashboard Design

  • Principles of effective data presentation
  • Creating tables, charts, and graphs in Excel
  • Storytelling with data: choosing the right visual
  • Designing dashboards that align with decision-maker needs

Day 4: Reporting Techniques and KPI Alignment

  • Structuring reports for operational and strategic use
  • Identifying and defining KPIs
  • Building automated reports in Excel
  • Customising reports for internal and external stakeholders

Day 5: From Data to Insight and Decision-Making

  • Translating data into actionable recommendations
  • Presenting findings: audience, tone, and structure
  • Avoiding bias and misinterpretation
  • Final project: analysing a dataset and delivering a professional report
Data Analysis and Reporting Techniques

Date: 08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025

Duration: 5 Days

Venue: London

Price:

£4,187.04

Offer Expires:

Reliability

We will never cancel a confirmed booking

Support

We offer around the clock support

Tailored

We customise our courses to suit your personal learning needs

Quality

Our courses are delivered by highly experienced industry experts

Recognition

All our courses are accredited by the CPD Standards Agency

Frequently asked questions

How can training courses be used as a company benefit?

Training is hugely beneficial to both yourself and your company. It enables you to employ new technologies, increases your productivity and enables you to be more autonomous. Have a look here at our infographic on the importance of training and development!
How often do you update your course content to ensure relevancy?

Our course content is constantly reviewed and updated to ensure we stay up to date with all the latest trends. After every course is completed we review the feedback and improve the material where necessary.
Do you keep your classroom environment and instructional methodologies current with today’s real-world workplace?

Yes, we focus our training on ‘real-world’ scenarios and our trainers are all highly experienced and skilled in their relevant fields.
Are your courses eligible for professional certification?

Yes, we offer certification with all our courses, every course is entitled to CPD (Continuous Professional Development) hours which you can put towards your professional portfolio.