Overview
In today's fast-paced business environment, timely and data-driven decisions are essential to stay competitive. This hands-on workshop bridges the gap between traditional spreadsheet-based analysis and the cutting-edge world of AI-driven business insights.
Participants will move from mastering Excel analytics and dashboards to learning the application of AI tools for forecasting, trend detection, and decision automation—empowering them to make faster, smarter, and future-ready decisions.
On-site
Rs. 65,000 + tax
2 Days 30th and 31st July 2025
(9:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
Open
Investment
Rs. PKR 65,000 + Tax
Key Topics
Day 1 – Mastering Business Analytics with Excel & Power Tools
Session 1: Beyond Basic Excel – Transforming Business Data
- Data types, business use cases, formulas & functions
- Excel tips for data accuracy, speed & efficiency
- Use cases in Finance, Marketing, HR, and Supply Chain
Session 2: Data Cleaning & Transformation with Power Query
- Importing data from multiple sources
- Data shaping, transformation, and merging
- Real-life problem-solving using Excel & Power Query
Session 3: Visual Analytics with Excel Dashboards
- KPI dashboards for performance tracking
- Conditional formatting, charts, slicers
- Mini project: Build a business dashboard in Excel
Session 4: Data-Driven Decision Making Frameworks
- Strategic decision-making using data models
- Introduction to Business Intelligence and next-gen analytics
Day 2 – Introducing AI in Business Analytics
Session 5: Getting Started with AI in Business
- AI vs traditional analytics: What changes?
- No-code & low-code AI tools for business users
- ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-powered Excel features
Session 6: Predictive & Prescriptive Analytics
- AI-powered forecasting models
- What-if analysis using AI
- Using AI to recommend business decisions
Session 7: Automating Business Intelligence with Power BI & AI
- Live dashboards using Power BI
- Integrating Excel, Power BI, and AI tools
- Case-based walkthrough: Sales & Marketing Dashboard with AI insights
Session 8: Capstone Exercise & Discussion
- Final hands-on activity: Build and present an AI-enhanced business dashboard
- Group presentations and expert feedback
- Action Plan: Applying insights in your organization
Learning Outcome
Through hands-on experience, you'll gain in-depth knowledge of ERP Systems Applications and Products (Oracle & SAP) including:
- Oracle Financials & Supply Chain Modules
- SAP Financials & Supply Chain Modules
- Oracle Business Intelligence
- Power BI Interactive Data Visualization Tool
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who've already completed Bachelor's degree with practical / professional skills (Females are encouraged to apply)
Program Fees
Program Fees: PKR/- 105,000 (Including 5% SST)
10% discount is offered if full fee is paid in advance
Advance Payment Schedule | Total |
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Total fee in Advance (Lumpsum) | PKR/- 94,500 |
Installments Payment Schedule | Total | |||
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Total Fee (if paid in 3 equal installments) | PKR 35,000 | PKR 35,000 | PKR 35,000 | PKR/- 105,000 (Including 5% SST) |
Fee Includes:
Processing fees, Test and Exam Fees, Diploma and Transcript. Fees do not include course material, books and stationery.
Admission fees PKR 1000/-
Payment
Payment is due upon receipt of the acceptance of participants to the program along with the invoice.
Please ensure that the payment reaches the CICT Office before commencement of the program because seat in the class will only be reserved once the fee is received.
Payment can be made via cheque / bank draft payable to the "Institute of Business Administration, Karachi" at the following address:
Center for Information & Communication Technology (CICT)
IBA, City Campus, Garden/Kayani Shaheed Road, Karachi.
For online payments via credit cards: https://onlinepayment.iba.edu.pk/
Duration
- 4 months including 6 courses (per course/24 Training Hours)
- Saturday & Sunday
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Business Managers & Analysts
- Strategy & Transformation Teams
- Finance, Sales, HR & Operations Professionals
- Professionals looking to move from Excel to AI-enabled insights.
- Four Months
- Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm