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Training Courses

KPI Dashboards and Data Visualization for Performance Insights

Course Code
ML122
Category
Management And Leadership
Course ID
2954
Course Outline

Course Overview

The DIXONTECH KPI Dashboards and Data Visualization for Performance Insights program empowers professionals to convert performance data into clear, visual, and actionable insights. The course focuses on linking strategic objectives with visual analytics, enabling faster decision-making, improved transparency, and stronger performance governance. Participants will learn how to design professional dashboards that communicate trends, highlight risks, and support continuous improvement using industry-leading visualization practices and tools.

TRAINING TOPICS

  • KPI dashboard design and development principles
  • Data visualization tools and best practices
  • Aligning performance indicators with business strategy
  • Power BI, Excel, and Tableau analytics applications
  • Storytelling with performance data
  • Building automated and interactive dashboards

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Design effective and strategy-driven KPI dashboards
  • Select appropriate visualization tools and techniques
  • Transform complex data into actionable insights
  • Build interactive and automated performance reports
  • Interpret trends, gaps, and patterns accurately
  • Align dashboards with organizational KPIs and goals
  • Communicate performance insights clearly to decision-makers

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

  • Business and data analysts
  • Strategy and performance managers
  • HR and organizational development specialists
  • Finance and operations managers
  • Project and reporting officers
  • IT and systems analysts
  • Consultants and decision-support professionals

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The DIXONTECH methodology combines dashboard-building labs, visual analytics exercises, and case-based learning. Participants design real dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, and Excel, work with realistic performance datasets, and apply visualization best practices to communicate insights effectively and professionally.

DAY 1

FOUNDATIONS OF KPI DASHBOARDS AND VISUALIZATION

  • Understanding dashboard purpose and performance impact
  • Differentiating operational, tactical, and strategic dashboards
  • Key components of effective dashboard design
  • Establishing data hierarchy and visualization logic
  • Principles of visual perception and communication
  • Role of dashboards in performance management systems
  • Global best practices in dashboard design

DAY 2

DATA SOURCES, STRUCTURE, AND PREPARATION

  • Identifying performance data sources and integration points
  • Structuring datasets for optimal visualization
  • Cleaning and transforming raw performance data
  • Applying data governance and validation controls
  • Building data relationships and hierarchies
  • Integrating multiple data streams into dashboards
  • Preparing real-time data for continuous reporting

DAY 3

DASHBOARD DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES

  • Designing dashboards using Power BI and Excel
  • Applying color theory and design consistency
  • Using filters, slicers, and drill-down features
  • Building interactive KPI charts and visuals
  • Combining multiple metrics for multidimensional views
  • Automating reports with live data connections
  • Evaluating usability and readability for end users

DAY 4

ADVANCED DATA VISUALIZATION AND PERFORMANCE STORYTELLING

  • Applying visualization psychology for insight clarity
  • Using storytelling frameworks in performance reporting
  • Selecting the right chart types for each KPI
  • Highlighting trends, exceptions, and target gaps
  • Integrating infographics for executive presentations
  • Developing scenario-based and management dashboards
  • Communicating insights to senior leadership

DAY 5

PERFORMANCE REPORTING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

  • Linking dashboards with corporate strategy and KPIs
  • Monitoring trends through real-time analytics
  • Developing scorecards for departmental reviews
  • Measuring dashboard effectiveness and ROI
  • Integrating dashboards with Balanced Scorecard models
  • Designing templates for executive performance meetings
  • Building a roadmap for dashboard evolution and improvement

 

 

Course Schedule

Discounts and Registration

Group & Corporate Discounts:
Available for companies enrolling multiple participants to help maximize ROI.
Individual Discounts:
Offered to self-sponsored participants who pay in full and upfront.
Registration Process:
Corporate nominations must go through the client’s HR or Training department.
Self-nominations must be prepaid via the “payment by self” option.
Confirmation:
All registrations are subject to DIXONTECH’s approval and seat availability.
Refunds:
Provided in case of course cancellation or no seat availability.
Tax Responsibility:
Clients are responsible for any local taxes in their country.