Dashboard Design & Data Storytelling
Design dashboards people actually use and present data as a clear story that leads to decisions.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Analysts and report writers
- Managers who present data
- Excel and Power BI users
Learning objectives
- Choose the right chart for the message
- Lay out clear dashboards
- Tell a story with data
- Present insights to decision makers
Detailed content
- Comparison, trend, composition
- Avoiding chart junk
- Colour use
- Layout grids
- KPI cards
- Filters
- Context
- Narrative arc
- Annotations
- Know your audience
- Executive summaries
- Q&A
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Choosing the right chart
- Dashboard layout
- Storytelling
- Presenting to decision makers
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Capacity and line-balancing exercise with takt time
- Time study of a real operation and standard-time calculation
- Master production schedule and MRP run on a case
- Hands-on lab on your laptop with a real business data set
Tools and templates you keep
- Capacity planning and line-balancing workbook
- Time-study sheet with allowances
- Practice files and solution workbooks
- Formula, DAX and shortcut cheat sheets
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ASCM CPIM Body of Knowledge
- ILO Introduction to Work Study
- Microsoft PL-300 skills outline (Power BI)
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Dashboard Design & Data Storytelling?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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