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Implementation of BI Tools Practical Course

August 21 @ 9:00 am - August 22 @ 3:30 pm

Ksh 18500

THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)

Implementation of BI Tools Practical Course
Theme: Business Intelligence: Unlocking Data-Driven Growth and Innovation
21st – 22nd August 2025
Venue: CPA Centre, Nairobi
Time: 09.00am-03.30pm

Overview

Business Intelligence (BI) is a critical tool for businesses to achieve success. It allows businesses to tailor their offerings to customer needs, improve competitiveness, and enhance efficiency. For larger organizations, data collection is essential for predicting industry trends. The ability to process and analyze vast amounts of data empowers organizations to enhance decision-making, drive efficiency, and maximize profitability in an increasingly data-driven world.

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, organizations must leverage data-driven decision-making to stay competitive. BI plays a crucial role in transforming raw data into meaningful insights, enabling businesses to optimize performance, enhance efficiency, and gain a strategic edge. With advancements in artificial intelligence, automation, and big data analytics, implementing BI solutions has become a key priority for organizations across industries.

Participants in this course will not only gain technical proficiency but will also develop a strategic mindset for leveraging data as a business asset. The training emphasizes the real-world application of BI tools to solve common organizational challenges, from identifying performance bottlenecks to uncovering growth opportunities. By mastering how to translate data into clear, actionable insights, participants will be empowered to drive innovation, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Whether shaping strategy in the boardroom or streamlining operations on the ground, the skills acquired in this course will position professionals as valuable, forward-thinking contributors in their organizations’ digital transformation journeys.

ICPAK has organized this course to offer a hands-on approach, combining theoretical insights with practical demonstrations of leading BI tools and aims to provide professionals with a comprehensive understanding of BI implementation, covering key concepts, tools, and methodologies. The objective is to equip professionals with the knowledge and technical skills needed to successfully design, develop, and implement BI solutions within their organizations. By the end of this course, participants will be able to utilize BI technologies to enhance data visualization, reporting, forecasting, and overall business performance.

The course is designed to cover the following topics:

  1. Foundations of Business Intelligence (BI)
  • Role and value of BI in modern organizations
  • Overview of the BI lifecycle and data value chain
  • Core concepts: data warehousing, ETL, KPIs, dashboards
  1. BI Strategy, Implementation, and Governance
  • Developing a BI strategy aligned with organizational goals
  • Planning and executing BI projects: stakeholders, success metrics, change management
  • Data governance: quality, integrity, compliance, and structuring data for BI use
  1. BI Tools, Technologies, and Practical Skills
  • Hands-on training with Power BI, Tableau, and Excel Power Query
  • Dashboard creation and interactive reporting
  • Using DAX and M formulas for advanced calculations
  1. Data Analysis, Modeling, and Visualization
  • Data modeling and transformation techniques
  • Effective visualization to support decision-making
  1. Advanced Analytics: Predictive and AI-Driven BI
  • Introduction to predictive analytics, forecasting, trend analysis
  • Integrating AI and machine learning in BI platforms
  • Use cases across business functions
  1. BI in Practice and Cultivating a Data-Driven Culture
  • Case studies and cross-functional BI applications
  • Overcoming implementation challenges
  • Promoting BI adoption and building internal capacity for sustained growth

Target Audience:

This course is designed for business leaders, finance professionals, IT specialists, data analysts, and decision-makers seeking to enhance their analytical capabilities.

Continuous Professional Development Units (CPD Units):

Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 10 CPD Units upon successfully attending each of the sessions.

Cost:
Charges for the training will be Kes 18,500/= which will cover course fees, materials, and e-certificates of attendance.

Online Booking:
We call on Seminar participants to note that booking for is available only online at www.icpak.com/events and will close two hours before the training session. Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for training sessions is mandatory. This is available either online at www.icpak.com/events or on the ICPAK Live – A smart phone-based application that is available from google store.

National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Reimbursement:
The Institute is registered as a trainer with National Industrial Training Authority. The Institute’s registration number is DIT/TRN/47. Participants who are registered levy contributors should apply to NITA for reimbursement of their fees. Please note that this is applicable for Kenyan citizens only and subject to NITA regulations. Remember that to qualify you should apply to NITA for approval prior to the date of the conference. Further details can be obtained from their website (www.nita.go.ke)

Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on +254 719 074 100, or via email at marketing@icpak.com.

We encourage members to regularly visit www.icpak.com  for updates.

Details

Start:
August 21 @ 9:00 am
End:
August 22 @ 3:30 pm
Cost:
Ksh 18500
Event Category:

Other

CPD Hours
10
Associates Member Cost
18500
Full Member Cost
18500
Non Member Cost
18500

Venue

CPA Center, Nairobi
Ruaraka, Thika Road
Nairobi, Nairobi Kenya
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Phone
+254 727 531006