Available Dates

Dec-30-2024

Kuala Lumpur
Jan-27-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Apr-28-2025

Kuala Lumpur
July-28-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Oct-27-2025

Kuala Lumpur

Dates in Other Venues

Dec-30-2024

Paris
Dec-30-2024

Singapore
Jan-27-2025

Amsterdam
Jan-27-2025

Barcelona
Jan-27-2025

Paris
Jan-27-2025

Istanbul
Jan-27-2025

Singapore
Jan-27-2025

Dubai
Feb-24-2025

London
Mar-10-2025

Dubai
Apr-28-2025

London
Apr-28-2025

Paris
Apr-28-2025

Istanbul
Apr-28-2025

Singapore
Apr-28-2025

Barcelona
Apr-28-2025

Amsterdam
May-26-2025

Dubai
June-09-2025

London
July-28-2025

Paris
July-28-2025

Barcelona
July-28-2025

Amsterdam
July-28-2025

Istanbul
July-28-2025

Dubai
July-28-2025

Singapore
Aug-25-2025

London
Sep-08-2025

Dubai
Oct-27-2025

London
Oct-27-2025

Barcelona
Oct-27-2025

Amsterdam
Oct-27-2025

Paris
Oct-27-2025

Singapore
Oct-27-2025

Istanbul
Nov-24-2025

Dubai
Dec-08-2025

London

Course Details

This Business Intelligence and Analytics for Finance Professionals training course will highlight how, in a world where firms face intense competition for both customers and investors.

The key challenge for today’s finance professional is to step-up and support the value creation process by moving from a narrow reporting role to embrace and exploit the full opportunities provided by today’s Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Analytics (BA) systems.

This course will focus on the tools and techniques used by world-class finance functions to provide the critical business insights C-Suite executives need for effective data driven decision management

At the end of this course, you will learn to:

Frame Financial Insights in the Context of Business Process Improvement
Exploit the Tools of Business Intelligence and Analytics Systems
Develop Financial and Non-Financial Key Performance Measures
Apply the Tools and Techniques of Predictive Analytics
Design powerful Graphics for Data Visualisation and Infographics

This training course will significantly raise the skills and effectiveness of any finance professional engaged in financial planning, performance management reporting or decision-making support in any organisation using modern Enterprise Resource Planning systems supported by Business Intelligence and Business Analytics tools.

Our courses in Kuala Lumpur take place at the following location :

Level 32 , Menara Prestige, 1, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Once you register, we will subsequently send you the course details, including the location, trainer, and other logistical information.

Pay Attention, Please! The course location at our offices is subject to availability. Should our office be unavailable, we will secure an alternative nearby venue and promptly inform you of the change. The exact time and location will be confirmed one week prior to the course commencement.

Course Outline

5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Understanding Business Models and Business Processes

• Creating Value for Key Organisational Stakeholders

• The Role of the 21st Century Finance Professional

• Business Models and Business Processes

• Business Process Improvement and Re-engineering

• Introduction to Business Intelligence and Business Analytics

• Introduction to Data Driven Decision Management (DDDM)

• Key Financial Measures and Shareholder Value Drivers

• Key Success Factors and Key Performance Measures

Purpose and Principles of Business Intelligence and Business Analytics

• Implementing a Business Performance Management Framework

• The Definition and Purpose of Business Intelligence (BI)

• History and Development

• Features Tools and Terminology of BI Systems

• The Definition and Aims of Business Analytics (BA)

• Understanding Descriptive and Predictive Analytics

• Sources and Types of BI and BA Tools

Principles of Statistical and Predictive Analytics

• Defining Statistical, Descriptive and Predictive Analytics

• Business Database Features and Design

• Principles of Distribution and Probability Theory

• Time Series Data Analysis

• Trend Analysis and Forecasting using Moving Averages

• Trend Analysis and Forecasting using Linear Regression

• Analysis and Forecasting with Monte Carlo Simulation in Excel

• Predictive Analytics using ‘what-if’ Forecasts

Data Visualisation and Infographics for Finance Professionals

• Defining Data, Information and Insight

• Comparing Data Visualisation and Infographics

• Using Charts and Graphics for Data Visualisation

• Designing Visuals and Infographics for Non-financial Users

• Using Excel and Powerpoint for Data Visualisation

• Designing and Using Scorecards and Dashboards

• Practical Tips for Building Dashboards and Mashboards in Excel

BI / BA – Implementing Systems and Managing Change

• An Agile Approach to Systems Development

• Practical Steps in Agile BI / BA Systems Design and Implementation

• The Importance of Urgency

• Effective Steps to Achieving Change

• Overcoming Resistance to Change

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