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Training

Lighting the path to data literacy, one organisation at a time

Our Training Courses

We deliver training on-site or virtually, depending on your business needs. When virtual, we can record the training workshops so you can embed them as part of your Learning Management System. When in-person, travel costs apply.

Understanding Data Governance Course

This comprehensive course on Understanding Data Governance arrives at a pivotal moment, a time when data is a company’s most valuable asset. Designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and tools, the course aims to enable your team to implement and oversee data governance practices within your organisation.

Duration:

1 day

Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Data Governance
Module 2: Foundations of a Data-Centric Organization
Module 3: Advantages and Challenges of Data Governance
Module 4: Best Practices and Objectives of Data Governance
Module 5: Practical Implications of Data Governance
Module 6: Making a Difference in Data Governance

Data Quality for Beginners Course

Data Quality for Beginners is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and practices surrounding data quality. You will learn about the attributes of good data and the dimensions that define data quality.

This course is designed for non-IT professionals who want to contribute to improving data quality within their organisation.

Participants will also examine key techniques that can be used to improve data quality, including profiling, standardisation, and cleansing, as well as a complete six-step process for managing and improving data quality.

By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of how to ensure that your data is of the highest quality and is able to support your business goals and objectives.

Duration:

1 day

Outline:

Module 1: Basics of Data Quality
Module 2: Your Role In Improving Data Quality
Module 3: Data Quality Dimensions
Module 4: Data Quality Techniques
Module 5: The Five-Step Process to Improve Data Quality
Module 6: Six Data Quality Practices

Implementing Chat GPT on Azure for Beginners and Non-Data Scientists

Implementing Chat GPT on Azure for Beginners and Non-Data Scientists
Dive into this specialised one-day workshop crafted for professionals looking to understand and utilise Azure’s integration with OpenAI’s leading language models: GPT-4 and GPT-3. Unlock the potential of these AI models and explore how Azure’s infrastructure can elevate their functionalities across different sectors.

In this beginner-friendly OpenAI GPT workshop, participants will:
• Initiate and configure essential Azure services for optimal integration with OpenAI models.
• Gain insights into the unique capabilities and features of both GPT-4 and GPT-3 when implemented on Azure.
• Engage in hands-on tasks using their own dataset (or our provided test data) to witness the real-world impact and applications of these models.
• Understand the intricacies of data storage and management when harnessing the power of GPT models on Azure.
• Learn and apply deployment strategies to ensure the efficient use of the models in real-time scenarios.
• Dive into image generation capabilities, particularly with DALL-E.
• Master a range of applications, from content creation and summarization to advanced semantic search techniques.

By the end of this course, you will:
• Understand the integration and synergy between Azure and OpenAI’s GPT-4 and GPT-3 models.
• Be familiar with setting up and configuring essential Azure services for OpenAI model deployment.
• Recognize the unique functionalities of GPT-4, GPT-3, and the image generation capabilities of DALL-E.
• Apply hands-on knowledge by using your own or provided data with these models, witnessing their real-world applications.
• Understand the data storage and management processes in the context of Azure and OpenAI models.
• Explore diverse AI tasks such as content generation, summarization, semantic search, and image generation.

Duration:

1 day

Outline:

Module 1: Getting Started with Azure Open AI
Module 2: Exploring Azure OpenAI Models
Module 3: Introduction to Prompt Engineering
Module 4: Bringing Your Own Data
Module 5: Data Handling and Storage on Azure

Course PL-300T00: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

This is an official Microsoft course delivered under the Microsoft Certified Trainer program. It covers the various methods and best practices that are in line with business and technical requirements for modelling, visualizing, and analysing data with Power BI.

You’ll learn how to access and process data from a range of data sources including both relational and non-relational. Additionally, this course discusses how to manage and deploy reports and dashboards for sharing and content distribution.

Duration:

3 days

Outline:

Module 1: Get Started with Microsoft Data Analytics
Module 2: Getting Data in Power BI
Module 3: Cleaning, Transforming, and Loading Data in Power BI
Module 4: Design a Data Model in Power BI
Module 5: Create Model Calculations using DAX in Power BI
Module 6: Optimize Model Performance in Power BI
Module 7: Create Reports in Power BI
Module 8: Create Dashboards in Power BI
Module 9: Identify Patterns and Trends in Power BI
Module 10: Create and Manage Workspaces in Power BI
Module 11: Manage Files and Datasets in Power BI
Module 12: Row-level Security in Power BI

End-to-End Analytics Workshop Using Power BI: An Introduction for Beginners

This one-day workshop offers participants an introduction to the world of data analytics using Power BI. Designed specifically for beginners, attendees will walk through an end-to-end analytics process – from sourcing and cleaning data to visualisation and insights derivation.

By harnessing the powerful features of Power BI, participants will understand how to transform raw data into meaningful insights using sample HR data.

Duration:

1 day

Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Data Analytics
Module 2: The basics and importance of Data Modelling
Module 3: Ingestion and Transformations of Data in Power Query
Module 4: Creating Simple Power BI Reports
Module 5: Common Errors/Troubleshooting Steps
Module 6: The future of Microsoft Fabric and Power BI

Designing a Data Lakehouse Architecture Course

This hands-on course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Data Lakehouse using Databricks, a modern data architecture that merges the capabilities of data lakes and data warehouses.

By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to design, implement, manage, and optimize a Data Lakehouse for various data storage and analytical needs.

Duration:

2 days

Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Data Lakehouse
Module 2: Understanding the Underlying Technologies
Module 3: Data Ingestion Strategies
Module 4: Data Storage and Organisation
Module 5: Data Governance and Security
Module 6: Querying and Data Modeling
Module 7: Performance Tuning and Optimisation

Creating a Data Strategy Course

This 2-day intensive course provides business leaders, IT managers, and data professionals with a hands-on approach to create a comprehensive data strategy for their organisation.

Utilising a 4-step method, participants will learn how to initiate, develop, implement, and sustain a data strategy that aligns with organisational objectives.

Duration:

2 days

Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Data Strategy
Module 2: Data Strategy Charter Scope Statement
Module 3: Develop Data Strategy
Module 4: Workshop – Create Your Data Strategy Charter and Strategy Document
Module 5: Define Programs of Works
Module 6: Initiate and Sustain Programs of Work
Module 7: Workshop – Defining and Initiating Programs of Work
Module 8: Q&A and Course Recap

Application of Generative AI to Enterprise Data Management
Boost Your Data Management Program and Your Skills as a Data Professional
 
This 2-day course will help you get started with OpenAI and Large Language Models in order to understand and use ChatGPT-like technology to increase the efficiency of your data management program and as a data professional.

This no-code course will take advantage of the Azure and Microsoft ecosystem and no prior experience with this platform is required. A development environment and accounts will be provided. You will learn the fundamentals of the technology and gain experience by doing, having the opportunity to develop and deploy solutions without having prior Azure or OpenAI experience.

As part of this workshop, we will cover common data management activities and use cases, including:
  • Summarising information
  • Writing code
  • Creating business cases
  • Generating test data
  • Creating technical documentation
  • Creating data quality assessments
  • Creating data literacy assets
  • Creating a data governance charter and policies
  • Creating a data strategy

 

OpenAI’s Chat GPT is a breakthrough in natural language processing, enabling a wide range of applications and solutions. Dive into the world of conversational AI and Chat GPT, where you can create intelligent chatbots, virtual assistants, and more. Whether you’re new to AI or a non-technical enthusiast, this course will empower you to harness the potential of Chat GPT without needing a background in data science. By the end of this live, hands-on course, you’ll understand:

  • How to enhance your productivity and improve your data management program with ChatGPT
  • Understanding the integration and synergy between Azure and OpenAI’s GPT models
  • Recognising the unique functionalities of GPT-4, GPT-3, and DALL-E
  • Building and customising chatbots with ChatGPT and Azure OpenAI
  • Gathering and preprocessing data for chatbot improvement
  • Integrating chatbots with different communication channels
  • Understanding ethical considerations in AI development
  • Applying hands-on knowledge with these models in real-world applications
  • Exploring diverse AI tasks with these models

Why do my employees need training?

Training your employees in data related topics is a big deal because data is very important to your business. When your employees are able to create, understand and correctly interpret data, they can make smart decisions that improve your business, reduce data management risk, and help increase revenue.

With the right training, they can make sense of complicated data and turn it into clear information that helps your business become more efficient and innovative. This leads to greater company success in a competitive market.

What makes these courses worthwhile?

Our foundational courses help you to master Data Strategy, Data Quality, Data Governance and Data Literacy, providing a roadmap for effective decision-making. For those seeking to delve deeper, we offer training in renowned frameworks such as DAMA and TOGAF, empowering you to optimise data architecture and management across your organisation.

But data strategy is only half the story. Technology brings your data strategy to life. We also offer hands-on, practical courses in powerful tools like Power BI and Azure Data Services (Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Cost Management, Azure SQL Database and more).

These courses equip you and your team with skills to extract, manipulate, and visualise your data, turning raw information into actionable insights.

Our Data Training Offerings

Power BI

Gain expertise in leveraging the full potential of Power BI with our industry-awarded professionals, bringing over 8 years of hands-on experience with the tool, as they guide you through our comprehensive Power BI course for unparalleled data visualisation and analytics prowess.

Data Lakehouse

Explore the transformative potential of blending data lakes and data warehouses in our Data Lakehouse course, designed to empower you with the skills to build, manage, and extract insights from this innovative data storage paradigm.
 

Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Factory

Embark on a journey of discovery with our Azure Synapse Analytics or Azure Data Factory course, and learn to harness the potential of unified analytics to drive powerful insights and boost your business’ performance!

Data Strategy

Our Data Strategy course can help your organisation make better decisions by using data and achieving successful outcomes. It’s a comprehensive course that includes best practices recommended by DAMA and takes a strategic approach to help you get the most out of your data assets.
 

Data Governance

Unlock the true value of your data assets with our Data Governance course, incorporating DAMA and industry best practices to equip you with the knowledge and strategies necessary to establish robust data governance frameworks and ensure data integrity, compliance, and optimal utilisation.
 

Data Quality

Empower your employees and IT professionals to embrace a proactive approach to data quality with our specialised course, designed to instill industry best practices and enable them to incorporate data quality considerations from the outset, ensuring reliable, accurate, and valuable data for informed decision-making.