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Business Analyst Certification in Saudi Arabia

Business Analyst career acceleration in 85 hours

Hands-on training across Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau & Microsoft Fabric

AI-powered Business Analysis & Reporting with Automation Sandbox

Enterprise Digital Transformation simulation with stakeholder & KPI analysis

Capstone project with real-world business scenarios & dashboards

Flexible learning modes & easy payment options

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Overview

What you will learn:

  • Gain practical business analytics skills through hands-on training tailored to Saudi industry demands
  • Learn to analyse business data and generate insights using globally relevant tools and techniques
  • Build interactive dashboards and reports aligned with organisational goals and performance metrics
  • Develop expertise in SQL, Power BI, and Tableau through guided projects and simulations
  • Work on real-world scenarios reflecting business operations across various sectors in KSA
  • Strengthen your ability to support decision-making with data-driven reporting and analysis

Upcoming sessions

Curriculum

1

Evolution of Data Analytics

2

Modern Analyst vs Traditional Analyst

3

AI-Powered Decision Intelligence

4

Data-Driven Business Culture

5

Understanding Business KPIs

6

Business Problem Solving Frameworks

7

Analytics Lifecycle

8

Introduction to AI in Analytics

9

Responsible AI Fundamentals

10

ChatGPT

11

Copilot

12

Claude

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Analyze business KPIs and performance drivers
  • Generate AI-assisted business insights and recommendations
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • Business Decision Simulation
1

Excel Interface & Modern Workflows

2

Data Cleaning Techniques

3

Data Validation

4

Advanced Formulas

5

XLOOKUP

6

INDEX-MATCH

7

IF Logic

8

PivotTables & PivotCharts

9

Power Query Basics

10

Dashboard Development

11

Business Reporting Automation

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Copilot for Excel
  • AI-Assisted Formula Generation
  • AI-Powered Reporting
  • Natural Language Data Analysis
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • Sales KPI Tracker
1

SQL Fundamentals

2

Filtering & Sorting

3

Joins

4

Aggregations

5

Subqueries

6

Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

7

Window Functions

8

Query Optimization

9

Business Data Extraction

10

Reporting Logic

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Natural Language to SQL
  • AI-Assisted Query Writing
  • Query Optimization using AI
  • AI Debugging Workflows
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • Sales Intelligence Reporting
1

Power BI Ecosystem

2

Data Import & Connectivity

3

Power Query

4

Data Transformation

5

Relationship Management

6

Data Modeling Basics

7

Star Schema Foundations

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Analyze data quality and transformation opportunities
  • Generate reporting insights from imported datasets
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • Procurement Intelligence Dashboard
1

Data Modeling Best Practices

2

Star vs Snowflake Schema

3

Measures vs Calculated Columns

4

DAX Fundamentals

5

Time Intelligence

6

KPI Calculations

7

Context Transition

8

Advanced DAX

9

Performance Optimization

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • AI-Assisted DAX Generation
  • Copilot for Power BI
  • DAX Optimization using AI
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • Procurement Intelligence Dashboard
1

Dashboard Design Principles

2

Executive Reporting

3

KPI Storytelling

4

Drillthrough Features

5

Interactive Analytics

6

Mobile Dashboard Optimization

7

Smart Narratives

8

AI Visuals

9

Business Presentation Techniques

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Generate executive dashboard narratives
  • Support business storytelling and insight communication
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • Country-Level Performance Dashboard
1

Power BI Service

2

Workspaces

3

Publishing Reports

4

Data Refresh

5

Row-Level Security

6

Collaboration Features

7

Governance Basics

8

Deployment Pipelines

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Monitor dashboard usage and reporting performance
  • Support governance and deployment decisions
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • Secure Dashboard Sharing
1

Microsoft Fabric Overview

2

OneLake Concepts

3

Lakehouse Architecture

4

Fabric Dataflows

5

Semantic Models

6

Real-Time Analytics

7

Fabric + Power BI Integration

8

Enterprise Analytics Architecture

9

Data Governance Fundamentals

10

Azure Analytics Ecosystem

11

Snowflake Overview

12

Databricks Overview

13

BigQuery Overview

14

dbt Awareness

15

Analyze enterprise data architecture requirements.

16

Support modern analytics platform design decisions.

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Analyze enterprise data architecture requirements
  • Support modern analytics platform design decisions
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • Enterprise Reporting Architecture Design
1

Prepare Data

2

Model Data

3

Visualize Data

4

Analyze Data

5

Deploy & Maintain Assets

Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • Enterprise Reporting Scenarios
1

Business Analysis Foundations

2

Introduction to Business Analysis

3

Understanding the Business Analyst Role

4

Business Analyst Career Path

5

Core Competencies of a Business Analyst

6

Business Functions

7

Business Models & Revenue Streams

8

Customer Value

9

KPIs and Business Objectives

10

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

11

Problem Identification

12

Root Cause Analysis

13

Decision-Making Frameworks

14

Business Case Analysis

15

Stakeholder Management & Communication

16

Stakeholder Identification

17

Stakeholder Mapping

18

Business Communication Techniques

19

Business Meetings & Workshops

20

Conflict Resolution Strategies

21

Analyze stakeholder needs and business challenges.

22

Generate stakeholder communication plans and business analysis insights.

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Analyze stakeholder needs and business challenges
  • Generate stakeholder communication plans and business analysis insights
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • Business Transformation Stakeholder Alignment Project
1

Requirements Engineering

2

Requirement Types

3

Requirement Elicitation Techniques

4

Requirement Validation

5

Requirement Challenges

6

Documentation Fundamentals

7

BRD Structure

8

Functional Specifications

9

User Stories

10

Acceptance Criteria

11

Business Process Analysis

12

Business Process Mapping

13

As-Is Analysis

14

To-Be Analysis

15

Gap Analysis

16

Process Improvement Opportunities

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Generate requirements documentation and user stories
  • Analyze process gaps and recommend improvement opportunities
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • Enterprise Process Optimization Initiative
1

Agile Business Analysis & Product Ownership

2

Agile Fundamentals

3

Scrum Framework

4

Agile BA Role

5

Story Mapping

6

Backlog Management

7

Product Vision

8

Product Roadmaps

9

Prioritization Techniques

10

Data-Driven Business Analysis

11

Data-Driven Decision Making

12

KPI Analysis

13

Business Reporting & Dashboards

14

Solution Evaluation

15

Business Outcomes

16

User Acceptance Testing

17

Continuous Improvement

18

Jira

19

Lucidchart

20

Business Analysis Frameworks

21

Industry Best Practices

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Generate product backlog items and Agile documentation
  • Support solution evaluation and KPI-driven business decision-making
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • Digital Transformation Discovery Project
1

Descriptive Analytics

2

Diagnostic Analytics

3

Forecasting Concepts

4

Correlation Analysis

5

Business Statistics

6

Probability Concepts

7

Hypothesis Testing

8

A/B Testing

9

Predictive Analytics Foundations

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • AI-Powered Forecasting
  • Automated Statistical Interpretation
  • AI-Assisted Business Insights
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • Customer Trend Analysis
1

Introduction to LLMs

2

Prompt Engineering for Analysts

3

AI Research Workflows

4

AI-Powered Reporting

5

AI Dashboard Narratives

6

Chat-with-Data Systems

7

AI Agents Basics

8

Workflow Automation

9

Responsible AI

10

AI Hallucination Validation

11

ChatGPT

12

Claude

13

Copilot

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Build AI-powered business analysis assistants
  • Automate reporting, documentation, and insight generation
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

  • AI-Powered Business Analytics Workflow
1

Conduct stakeholder and business needs analysis

2

Gather and validate business requirements

3

Create process maps and gap analyses

4

Develop user stories and product backlogs

5

Analyze business data and KPI performance

6

Build executive dashboards and reports

7

Support UAT and solution evaluation activities

8

Present business recommendations and transformation roadmaps

1

Participants operate within a simulated enterprise business analysis environment where multiple departments generate large volumes of operational, financial, customer, and performance data requiring continuous monitoring and decision support.

2

Working as Business Analysts, participants design automated reporting workflows using Excel, SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and AI-enabled business analysis tools to streamline data collection, dashboard generation, KPI tracking, requirements documentation, and management reporting processes.

3

The sandbox environment enables participants to evaluate how automation can improve reporting accuracy, stakeholder visibility, and business decisionmaking effectiveness.

4

Participants leverage Generative AI, reporting automation techniques, analytics platforms, and business intelligence frameworks to automate requirement analysis, dashboard narratives, executive reporting, KPI interpretation, forecasting insights, and business documentation workflows.

5

Through practical experimentation and workflow optimization activities, participants build scalable automation solutions that support operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, stakeholder communication, and enterprise transformation initiatives while maintaining governance, reporting quality, and business alignment

Meet your Trainer

Himanshu

Mr Himanshu is a highly experienced professional with over 20 years in leadership and IT. He specializes in academic management, quality assurance, and institutional compliance, managing licensing and approvals from awarding bodies like Pearson, Qualify, and regional authorities. With expertise in IT infrastructure, digital transformation, and training, Himanshu has served as a lecturer, director, and program leader. Certified in Cisco, Microsoft, and CompTIA technologies, he excels in managing IT operations, curriculum development, and delivering technical training in diverse, multicultural environments.

Core Competencies:

  • Leadership and Management
  • IT Infrastructure Expertise
  • Program Development Skills
  • Quality Assurance and Compliance
  • Staff Training and Mentoring
  • Technology Integration Proficiency
  • Networking and IT Solutions

Professional Qualifications:

  • Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Marketing & HRD
  • Master of Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Botany Honors
  • Currently studying for the MCIPS Certification from Chartered Institute, UK
  • CIPS Level 4 & CIPS Level 5 from Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, UK
  • CIPS Northern Emirates Committee Member- Education
  • Trainer, Learners Point Academy, Dubai

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • 1

    Perform advanced data cleaning, transformation, and reporting using Excel functions and tools effectively

  • 2

    Write efficient SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyse structured business datasets

  • 3

    Design interactive dashboards in Power BI and Tableau aligned with organizational KPIs

  • 4

    Apply DAX formulas to create calculated measures and optimise data models in Power BI

  • 5

    Translate business requirements into structured analytical solutions for real-world business challenges

  • 6

    Develop insightful reports that support strategic and operational business decision-making processes

  • 7

    Communicate analytical findings clearly to stakeholders using structured reporting and storytelling techniques

  • 8

    Work on practical datasets and case scenarios reflecting real-world business analysis environments

  • 9

    Build a strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end business analysis and data-driven project experience

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    Frequently asked questions

    The Business Analyst Certification in Saudi Arabia helps you understand how to work with business data and turn it into useful insights. You learn how to organise data, analyse patterns, and present findings in a way that supports decision-making.

    The training focuses on:

    • Working with data using Excel and SQL
    • Building reports and dashboards
    • Understanding how businesses use data to make decisions

    This makes it easier to understand how data is applied in real business situations.

    Starting as a fresher, this training helps you build a strong foundation in data handling and analysis. Instead of focusing only on theory, you will work on structured tasks that reflect real job responsibilities.

    You will develop practical skills in reporting, data interpretation, and dashboard creation, which are commonly expected in entry-level roles. This makes it easier to step into positions that require analytical thinking and basic data skills.

    This program focuses on building both technical and analytical skills required in business analysis roles. You will learn how to handle data, interpret results, and present insights effectively.

    Key skills include:

    • Data cleaning and preparation
    • SQL-based data extraction and querying
    • Dashboard development using Power BI and Tableau
    • Data analysis and interpretation
    • Structured reporting and communication of insights

    These skills are essential for working with data in a professional environment.

    Yes, the Business Analyst Certification in Saudi Arabia is suitable for individuals from non-technical backgrounds as well. The program does not require coding knowledge and instead focuses on tools and analytical thinking.

    It is designed to help you gradually understand how data is used in business processes, making it accessible for learners transitioning from non-IT roles.

    This training is structured to simulate how business analysts work in actual organisational settings. Instead of isolated exercises, you will perform tasks that reflect real analytical workflows.

    You will gain experience through:

    • Working with structured datasets similar to those used in companies
    • Performing data cleaning, querying, and transformation tasks
    • Building dashboards and reports for decision-making purposes
    • Understanding how insights are communicated to stakeholders

    This approach helps you build practical experience, making it easier to apply your skills in real job environments.

    Yes, this program is designed to prepare learners for entry-level roles by focusing on practical skills that are directly used in the workplace.

    You will learn how to work with data, create reports, and support business decisions—skills that are commonly required in junior analyst and reporting positions across industries.

    Yes, we provide the Business Analyst training in other GCC countries or regions for non-Saudi residents. Our training in Business Analytics helps candidates across diverse locations reach their certification goals.

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    The Business Analyst course in Saudi Arabia integrates Microsoft Copilot across key modules such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau to help participants work more efficiently with data analysis, reporting, and dashboard-related tasks. In addition, the Automation Sandbox gives learners a practical environment to review workflows, identify process gaps, and organise tasks in a more automation-ready manner.

    The Business Analyst course in Saudi Arabia prepares you for a role that connects business operations with technology. While you will work with data and tools, the role itself is not purely technical.

    It involves understanding business needs, analysing information, and helping organisations make better decisions without requiring deep programming knowledge.

    The Business Analyst Certification in Saudi Arabia is designed to match the practical skills currently expected in data-driven roles across industries. The program focuses on how organisations use data to improve operations, monitor performance, and support decision-making.

    It aligns with industry needs by covering:

    • Data analysis and reporting workflows used in real business environments
    • Tools like Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau that are widely used across organisations
    • Practical tasks such as dashboard creation, data interpretation, and reporting

    This ensures that learners develop skills that are directly applicable in professional roles rather than theoretical knowledge alone.

    The Business Analyst Certification in Saudi Arabia includes training on widely used tools that support data analysis and reporting workflows.

    You will learn:

    • Microsoft Excel for data preparation and analysis
    • SQL for querying structured data
    • Power BI with DAX for dashboard creation
    • Tableau for visualising and presenting insights

    These tools are commonly used together in real-world business environments.

    After completing this program, you can explore roles that involve working with data and supporting business decisions. These roles are available across multiple industries.

    Common job roles include:

    • Business Analyst
    • Data Analyst
    • Reporting Analyst
    • Junior Analytics roles

    Your progression will depend on how effectively you apply your skills in real-world scenarios.

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