Power BI Workshop: A six-hour- continuous hands-on Empowering session for BSc Data Science Students

CHRIST Infotech, the research and development center of CHRIST, successfully organized a comprehensive workshop on Microsoft Power BI for fifth-semester BSc (Data Science) students. The workshop was conducted on October 21, 2024. It offered an intensive 6-hour hands-on training session. The workshop was led by Ms. P S Anusha who is software developer at CHRIST Infotech and Prof. K T Thomas, Head, CHRIST Infotech.

The workshop was meticulously designed to equip students with the essential skills required to effectively utilize Power BI for data analysis and visualization.

The Topics included

Data Cleaning and Preparation: Students learned techniques to cleanse and preprocess data, ensuring its accuracy and reliability for analysis. The attendees were given a manipulated dataset so that they will try to fix the issues in the data and learn data cleaning by hands-on way.

Data Modeling: The workshop delved into the art of creating robust data models, which serve as the foundation for insightful visualizations, the instructors provided the students with multiple data tables that need to be connected to properly start with proper visualizations.

Data Visualization Techniques: Participants explored a variety of visualization techniques, including charts, graphs, and maps, to communicate data stories effectively. This part was heavily enjoyed by the students asking a lot of questions and trying out variety by themselves, in forms and formats. Some of the reports/dashboards created by the students were really of high standards.

The highlight of the workshop was the mini capstone project. Students were given a task of analyzing a given dataset using Power BI, extracting meaningful insights, and presenting their findings in a compelling manner. This project provided an opportunity for students to apply their newly acquired skills and showcase their problem-solving abilities.

By the end of the workshop, students emerged with a solid understanding of Power BI's capabilities and its role in the data science ecosystem. The immersive learning experience empowered them to leverage data visualization techniques to uncover hidden patterns and contribute meaningfully to data-driven organizations.

The success of this workshop underscores CHRIST (Deemed to be University)'s commitment to providing students with practical, industry-relevant training.

The Power BI workshop successfully empowered 5th-semester B.Sc. Data Science students with essential data visualization and analysis skills. Through a well-structured program that combined foundational concepts with hands-on activities, students gained the confidence and technical expertise to tackle real-world data challenges. The workshop’s focus on practical applications and the capstone project solidified their learning, preparing them for future academic and professional pursuits in data analysis. This impactful experience has equipped students with a strong foundation to leverage Power BI effectively in their careers.