Business Data Analytics Accelerator
Fast-Track Programme for Working Professionals
Go from data novice to confident business analyst in 8 weeks. Designed for busy professionals in Qatar who want to master Excel, Power BI, and Python to make better decisions and advance their careers.
About This Programme
Built for professionals, not students
The Business Data Analytics Accelerator is our flagship fast-track programme for working professionals in Qatar and the GCC. Unlike academic data science courses that take months, this intensive programme focuses exclusively on the tools employers actually use — advanced Excel, Microsoft Power BI, and Python basics — applied directly to real business problems. You will leave with a professional portfolio and the confidence to present data insights to senior leadership.
Programme Features
Designed around your schedule
What You Will Cover
Practical skills employers want
Excel & Data Preparation
- ✓ Advanced PivotTables and PivotCharts
- ✓ Power Query: import, clean, and transform data
- ✓ Dynamic dashboards with slicers and timelines
- ✓ XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and array formulas
- ✓ Data validation and error-checking techniques
Power BI & Data Storytelling
- ✓ Connecting to Excel, databases, and APIs
- ✓ Building interactive reports and dashboards
- ✓ DAX measures: KPIs, year-on-year comparisons, forecasts
- ✓ Data modelling and relationship management
- ✓ Presenting insights to non-technical audiences
Python for Business (Module 3)
No coding experience needed
- ✓ Python basics: variables, loops, and data structures
- ✓ Reading and writing Excel and CSV files with Pandas
- ✓ Automating repetitive reporting tasks
- ✓ Visualising business data with Matplotlib
- ✓ Combining Python and Excel for end-to-end analytics workflows
Who Should Enrol?
This accelerator is designed for
Frequently Asked Questions
About the accelerator programme
How intensive is the programme?
Sessions run Friday evening and Saturday morning — roughly 6 hours of live instruction per week for 8 weeks, plus self-paced exercises. Total commitment is around 8–10 hours per week.
What level of Excel do I need to start?
You should be comfortable with basic Excel (formulas, formatting, simple charts). We cover all advanced features from scratch within the programme.
Will I get support with the capstone project?
Yes — your capstone project (a real business data analysis of your choice) includes dedicated mentoring and instructor feedback sessions before your final presentation.
Is Power BI free to use?
Yes. Microsoft Power BI Desktop is completely free. We provide all datasets and course materials needed throughout the programme.
What roles can I apply for after this course?
Graduates commonly move into Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, FP&A Analyst, and BI Analyst roles across Qatar, UAE, and the broader GCC.
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