Pideya Learning Academy

Data Science and Machine Learning for BI Professionals

Upcoming Schedules

  • Schedule

Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
27 Jan - 31 Jan 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
31 Mar - 04 Apr 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
28 Apr - 02 May 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
02 Jun - 06 Jun 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
28 Jul - 01 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
29 Sep - 03 Oct 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
20 Oct - 24 Oct 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
08 Dec - 12 Dec 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250

Course Overview

In the age of data proliferation and digital acceleration, traditional business intelligence (BI) systems—once focused solely on descriptive analytics and retrospective reporting—are rapidly evolving into intelligent ecosystems that drive predictive and prescriptive decision-making. As the volume, velocity, and variety of data continue to grow, the fusion of data science and machine learning into BI processes is becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. Pideya Learning Academy presents the comprehensive training course, “Data Science and Machine Learning for BI Professionals,” designed to bridge the gap between conventional BI functions and forward-looking, AI-driven insights that deliver measurable business value.
According to IDC, the global datasphere is on track to reach 175 zettabytes by 2025, with approximately 30% of that data expected to be processed in real time, signaling a fundamental shift toward dynamic analytics. Further supporting this transformation, PwC forecasts that AI and machine learning will contribute nearly $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, reshaping industries and redefining workforce expectations. In this emerging landscape, BI professionals must embrace advanced analytics and machine learning models to remain relevant and to deliver agile, value-focused intelligence to their organizations.
This course offers a rich exploration of foundational and advanced data science concepts contextualized within BI use cases. Participants will acquire the tools and techniques needed to extract actionable insights by applying statistical analysis, developing machine learning models, and optimizing data workflows aligned with BI platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, and Looker. The program is structured around high-impact learning outcomes, including:
Real-world use cases illustrating how AI can be seamlessly integrated into popular BI platforms
Strategic approaches to forecasting, clustering, and classification to support various business applications
Design of scalable and automated data pipelines tailored for real-time BI workflows
Integration of explainable AI techniques to promote trust and transparency in model outputs
Alignment of machine learning initiatives with organizational KPIs and long-term goals
Exploration of ethical considerations in the deployment of algorithmic insights in decision-making
Feature engineering methodologies that ensure model relevance and improved predictive accuracy
Enhanced data storytelling skills through dynamic and visual analytics frameworks
As the course progresses, learners will explore supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques in depth, with an emphasis on classification, regression, and clustering models. By developing an understanding of model evaluation metrics, overfitting prevention, and pipeline automation, participants will gain clarity on how to effectively operationalize data science in a BI context. The inclusion of interpretability frameworks such as SHAP and LIME also ensures that participants can translate complex models into business-friendly explanations.
At Pideya Learning Academy, the learning experience goes beyond technical mastery. Each topic is linked to real organizational scenarios, providing participants with a strategic mindset and long-term perspective essential for BI innovation leadership. With a focus on outcome-driven learning, the course also emphasizes storytelling—teaching participants how to translate insights into compelling, executive-ready narratives that drive decisions.
Whether you’re a BI professional seeking to expand your analytical toolset, a reporting expert looking to transition into predictive intelligence, or a business strategist aiming to integrate AI into your BI initiatives, this training program equips you with the vision, capabilities, and credibility to lead data-driven transformation in your organization. “Data Science and Machine Learning for BI Professionals” is your gateway to becoming a high-impact data innovator in today’s competitive, insight-driven business landscape.

Course Objectives

After completing this Pideya Learning Academy training, the participants will learn to:
Understand core principles of data science and its relevance to BI.
Develop and validate machine learning models for predictive analytics.
Apply advanced statistical methods to extract patterns and correlations.
Engineer features that align model outcomes with business priorities.
Deploy and monitor data science models in BI tools and dashboards.
Utilize unsupervised learning for customer segmentation and pattern discovery.
Evaluate model performance using appropriate KPIs and metrics.
Embed explainability and interpretability in machine learning workflows.

Personal Benefits

Strengthened data science acumen tailored to BI applications.
Proficiency in machine learning techniques relevant to business functions.
Greater confidence in developing and presenting data-driven insights.
Enhanced career trajectory toward strategic analytics and AI leadership.
Recognition as a data innovator and change agent within your organization.

Organisational Benefits

Enhanced BI maturity through integrated data science and machine learning.
Improved forecasting accuracy and decision intelligence capabilities.
Increased return on analytics investments via predictive insights.
Stronger alignment between analytical outputs and strategic goals.
Competitive advantage through early adoption of AI-enabled BI solutions.

Who Should Attend

Business Intelligence Professionals
Data Analysts and Senior Reporting Specialists
BI Tool Developers and Dashboard Designers
Analytics Managers and Strategy Leads
IT Managers involved in Data Architecture
Business Consultants aiming to integrate ML into BI workflows
Detailed Training

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Data Science for BI
Evolution of BI into predictive analytics Data science lifecycle in business contexts Exploratory data analysis principles Understanding structured vs. unstructured data Role of data science in modern BI ecosystems Key tools and environments for BI professionals
Module 2: Data Preparation and Wrangling
Data collection and cleaning techniques Handling missing values and outliers Data normalization and transformation Feature selection and dimensionality reduction Encoding categorical variables for modeling Data integrity and pre-model checks
Module 3: Statistical Modeling and Business Applications
Descriptive vs. inferential statistics Correlation, covariance, and causation Linear and logistic regression models Hypothesis testing for decision-making Time series trend analysis Statistical pitfalls in business forecasting
Module 4: Supervised Learning Techniques
Introduction to predictive modeling Decision trees and random forests Gradient boosting and ensemble models Support vector machines in business use Model validation: cross-validation and tuning Business use cases: sales prediction, churn modeling
Module 5: Unsupervised Learning and Pattern Detection
Clustering methods: K-Means, DBSCAN, hierarchical Dimensionality reduction: PCA and t-SNE Association rule mining for product bundling Anomaly detection in financial and operational data Customer segmentation frameworks Identifying latent structures in BI data
Module 6: Model Evaluation and Metrics
Accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score ROC curves and AUC interpretation Confusion matrix and classification reports Regression evaluation metrics: RMSE, MAE Business-focused model selection strategies Continuous model monitoring approaches
Module 7: ML Integration in BI Tools
Connecting machine learning outputs to Power BI Creating explainable visuals using SHAP and LIME Embedding models into Tableau dashboards Automating workflows with Looker and BigQuery ML pipelines using Python and DAX integration Designing responsive KPI dashboards with AI inputs
Module 8: Ethical AI and Governance in BI
AI governance frameworks and compliance Bias detection and fairness in algorithms Data privacy laws and responsible AI use Explainability and transparency in decisions Risk management in data-driven environments Developing organizational policies for ML deployment

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