Power BI Essentials for Impact Assessment | An Online National Autumn School Program | A One-Month Immersive Online Hands-On Certificate Training Program| October 2024 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning
#IMPRI Generation Alpha Data Center (GenAlphaDC), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, invites you to #WebPolicyLearning
An Online National Autumn School Program
A One-Month Immersive Online Hands-On Certificate Training Program
Power BI Essentials for Impact Assessment
Details of the #WebPolicyLearning:
Dates: October (5, 12, 19 & 26), 2024
Four Consecutive Saturday Evenings
Time: 4:30 – 6 p.m. IST
Platform: Zoom
Key Highlights: Data literacy (fundamentals, cleaning & transformation), Introduction to Power BI and Data Modelling, Data Visualization and Report Creation, DAX Fundamentals, Dashboards, Developing interactive reports, and working with KPIs, Best Practices
Course Fee: Professionals: INR 28000 | Students: INR 22000 (inclusive of GST)
Early Bird Discounted Fee (till Sept 5): Professionals: INR 23,500 | Students: INR 18,500
Special 20 percent discount for IMPRI Alumni.
Bulk Discounts can be availed for groups of more than 5 participants.
Limited Seats are available for partial scholarships. Write to learningatimpri@gmail.com
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About
Power BI is a vital tool in today’s data-driven world, enabling professionals to transform raw data into meaningful insights quickly. Its powerful visualization capabilities and user-friendly interface are essential for making informed decisions, driving business growth, and improving efficiency across various industries. Power BI’s ability to perform impact analysis allows policymakers to assess the effectiveness of their strategies, ensuring that decisions are not only data-informed but also aligned with long-term societal goals. By mastering Power BI, individuals and organizations can harness the full potential of their data to stay competitive, innovative, and impactful in shaping policies that drive positive change.
The IMPRI Power BI Essentials for Impact Assessment course is designed to equip participants with essential skills in data literacy and the practical application of data analysis using Power BI. Through a series of interactive sessions led by experienced instructors, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of data management, from the fundamentals of data cleaning and transformation to advanced techniques in data visualization and dashboard creation.
Participants in this course have the opportunity to hone their skills, receive valuable feedback, and explore career paths in data analysis and business intelligence. Whether you’re just beginning your journey in data analysis or seeking to elevate your skills, this course provides a comprehensive and practical approach to mastering Power BI.
For Whom
This course is beneficial for anyone involved in data-driven decision-making, including analysts, researchers, policymakers, and business professionals. Whether you’re new to data visualization or looking to refine your expertise, this course offers practical skills and insights to enhance your ability to analyze, present, and interpret data effectively. Ideal for those aiming to boost their career in business intelligence, policy analysis, or any field where data plays a crucial role, this course equips you with the tools needed to excel.
Benefits of taking the Course
Participants would:
• Learn from globally and nationally renowned thematic experts and practitioners
• Gain first-hand insights and networking opportunities
• Get course outline and reading list from the experts for learning
• Get access to session videos for 15 days
• Receive certificates for upon program completion
• Have the opportunity to publish their essays on the IMPRI Insights Blog, which features the articles of eminent people from around the globe.
Program Experts

Prof Nilanjan Banik, Professor and Program Director (BA, Economics and Finance), Mahindra University, Hyderabad; Visiting Consultant, IMPRI
Dr Rajesh B, Faculty Member at School of Management, Mahindra University
Convenors
Dr Simi Mehta, CEO & Editorial Director, IMPRI
Dr Arjun Kumar, Director, IMPRI
Prof Nalin Bharti, Visiting Professor, IMPRI
Prof Gummadi Sridevi, Visiting Professor, IMPRI
Dr Devender Singh, Visiting Senior Fellow, IMPRI
Prof Vibhuti Patel, Visiting Distinguished Professor, IMPRI
Dr Soumyadip Chattopadhyay, Associate Professor, Economics, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan; Visiting Senior Fellow at IMPRI.
Prof Utpal K De, Professor and Former Head, Department of Economics, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya
Program Time Structure
| Power BI Essentials for Impact Assessment | ||
| A One-Month Online Immersive Introductory Leadership Certificate Training Program | ||
| October (5, 12, 19 & 26), 2024 | 4:30 – 7 p.m. | Zoom & Hands-On Power BI Learning | ||
| Four Consecutive Saturday Evenings | ||
| IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning | ||
| Time | Topic | Expert/s |
| Day 1 | October 5, 2024 (Saturday) | ||
| 4:30-5:30 pm | Data Literacy and Fundamentals | Prof Nilanjan Banik |
| 5:30-6:30 pm | Data Cleaning and Transformation using Spreadsheet | Prof Nilanjan Banik |
| 6:30-7 pm | Program Discussion & Participants Introduction | Team |
| Day 2 | October 12, 2024 (Saturday) | ||
| 4:30-5:30 pm | Introduction to Power BI and Data Modelling: Understanding Power BI – Data Import and Transformation – Data Modelling | Dr Rajesh B |
| 5:30-6:30 pm | Data Visualization and Report Creation: Exploring different visualization types – Report Creation – Formatting and Customization | Dr Rajesh B |
| 6:30-7 pm | Interaction/Discussion Session | Team |
| Day 3 | October 19, 2024 (Saturday) | ||
| 4:30-5:30 pm | DAX Fundamentals: Introduction to DAX, creating calculated columns and measures – Common DAX Functions: Using basic DAX functions for calculations (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, etc.). | Dr Rajesh B |
| 5:30-6:30 pm | Dashboards: Creating effective dashboards, selecting appropriate visuals, and arranging layout- Developing interactive reports, adding filters and slicers – KPI (Key Performance Indicators) | Dr Rajesh B |
| 6:30-7 pm | Interaction/Discussion Session | Team |
| Day 4 | October 26, 2024 (Saturday) | ||
| 4:30-5:30 pm | Publishing to Power BI Service: Sharing reports and dashboards with others. Collaboration: Collaborating on reports and dashboards. Best Practices: Tips for creating effective Power BI reports and dashboards. | Dr Rajesh B |
| 5:30-6:30 pm | Interactive Session, Feedback and Careers | Dr Rajesh B & Prof Nilanjan Banik |
| 6:30-7 pm | Feedback Session | Team |
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Data, Monitoring and Evaluation- Cohort 2.0 | July 2024
Data Analytics for Policy Research – Cohort 3 | April 2024
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Data Analytics for Policy Research – Cohort 2 | November 2023
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Exploratory Data Analysis with Categorical Variables Regression Models: Dummy Variables and Logit/Probit using Eviews | December 2022
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