Legacy to Cloud

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Driving Business Value Through Cloud Strategy

Digital transformation is no longer a competitive advantage—it’s a necessity. For CEOs and C-suite leaders, moving from legacy infrastructure to cloud-first operations is essential for innovation, resilience, and long-term value creation.

This one-day executive workshop empowers leaders to strategically assess, plan, and lead cloud migration initiatives, aligning technology with business outcomes. Gain real-world insights, global case studies, and executive tools that can accelerate your organization’s journey to digital readiness.

  • Welcome & Digital Readiness Heatmap – Interactive CEO-level readiness assessment – The strategic role of leadership in cloud transitions
  • From Legacy to Cloud: Why & How? – Business drivers, models of migration, global/local case studies
  • Governance & Cloud Risk Management – Cybersecurity, regulations, vendor risk, and internal policy development
  • Cloud Costing & ROI – Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), cloud FinOps, budget visibility
  • Roadmap to Readiness – Change management, building a Cloud Center of Excellence, executive playbook
  • “What Worked & What Didn’t” – Lessons from the field: Successes, mistakes, and strategic pivots

Program Fee

  • Program fee PKR 65,000/- (+3% SST)

Program Details

  • 8 Hours program
  • 2-Day Program
  • On-site Physical Sessions
  • IBA City Campus

Who Should Attend

  • Business leaders making strategic technology decisions
  • CIOs, CTOs, and technology heads seeking practical migration frameworks
  • C-suite executives preparing for large-scale digital transformation

RS 65,000

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Level of the Course

Expert

Batch Number

9

Alumni

130

Duration

8 Hours

Registration Status

Closed

Last Date to Apply

To be announced​

Commencement

To be announced

OVERVIEW

Excel in Advanced MS Excel Skills for Professional Growth

Master powerful Excel techniques to enhance data analysis, streamline workflows, and boost productivity.

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Course Overview

This program offers a deep dive into advanced Excel functionalities, providing practical solutions to improve data analysis and reporting accuracy. Participants will explore powerful tools such as Power Query, Power Pivot, and advanced formulas to tackle real-world challenges in finance, marketing, HR, and supply chain management.

Introduction to Advanced Excel

  • Build on basic Excel skills to master advanced features for data management and analysis.
  • Learn to work efficiently with large datasets and automate repetitive tasks.

Custom Formatting (Dates, Data, Reports)

  • Gain expertise in custom formatting for dates, currency, and reports to enhance data clarity.
  • Understand conditional formatting to highlight important data points.

Operational Formulas (Relative & Absolute References)

  • Master advanced Excel formulas such as SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, and INDEX-MATCH for complex calculations.
  • Learn to use relative and absolute references to ensure accuracy in multi-cell formulas.

Data Validation, Dropdowns, Duplications

  • Implement data validation rules to ensure clean, error-free data entry.
  • Create dropdown lists and prevent duplicate entries to streamline workflows.

Goal Seeking, Scenario Manager, Data Tools

  • Use Excel’s Goal Seek and Scenario Manager to forecast and analyze various business scenarios.
  • Apply data tools like Tracing Precedents & Dependents to optimize formula accuracy.

Advanced Formulas – Lookup, Conditional Logics, IF Statements

  • Explore complex lookup formulas and conditional logic (IF, AND, OR) to handle intricate datasets.
  • Build powerful dynamic models for decision-making and analysis.

Power Pivot, Table Analysis, Data Connections, Macros

  • Dive into Power Pivot to work with large datasets, create relationships, and build data models.
  • Automate repetitive tasks using macros and learn how to connect external data sources.

Power Query, BI in Excel, Dashboard Reporting

  • Streamline data transformation using Power Query for cleaner, organized data.
  • Create interactive dashboards and business intelligence reports using Excel’s built-in tools.

Case Studies: Marketing, Finance, HR, & Supply Chain

  • Solve real-world business problems through case studies focused on key industries like finance, HR, and supply chain.
  • Learn how to apply advanced Excel skills to specific business scenarios.

Microsoft Visual Basic, Scripting

  • Gain hands-on experience with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to automate Excel tasks.
  • Write scripts to extend Excel’s functionality and increase efficiency.

Data Structuring

  • Learn to structure data efficiently for better analysis and reporting.
  • Understand data normalization, denormalization, and how to create robust
  • Practical Expertise: Learn to create accurate financial reports, dashboards, and business analysis models.
  • Time-Saving Techniques: Automate repetitive tasks, saving you hours of manual work.
  • Career Growth: Develop highly marketable skills in Excel, which are essential for career advancement in data-driven roles.
  • Recognition: Receive an Advanced MS Excel Certification, validating your expertise and boosting your professional profile.

Program Fee

  • Program fee PKR 40,000/- (excluding SST), must be submitted before the commencement of classes (Discounts are Available).
  • A special incentive of a 10% discount is available for those who choose to pay the full program fee in advance.

Installment Plan

We provide a flexible installment plan that consists of two payments:

  • The initial installment amount is 20,000.
  • The second installment amount is 20,000.

Program Duration

2 – Months program

Timings

  • Monday: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Student Policy

  • It is essential for program participants to fulfill the requirement of clearing the program fee.
  • Non-compliance with fee payment may result in termination from the program.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum Qualification: A levels/ Intermediate.

Syed Aftab Ahmed

Aftab Ahmed is a highly experienced Data Analytics expert with a rich background in handling complex datasets, drawing actionable insights, and developing sophisticated forecasting models. With his extensive expertise in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, he has consistently delivered innovative solutions that drive business growth. As the Manager of Analytics & Sales Operations at KEENU Pakistan, Aftab plays a critical role in optimizing data strategies and operations, enhancing decision-making processes. His association with IBA CICT as a lead trainer has allowed him to share his deep knowledge in Power BI, Data Analysis, and Advanced MS Excel with a wide range of professionals. Aftab’s hands-on teaching approach, combined with his real-world industry experience, equips participants with both the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to excel in data analytics. He brings a wealth of knowledge, empowering individuals to leverage data for better business outcomes.