15 Topics
10 Days
75 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
Session Objectives
- Understand the core principles of effective data visualization
- Identify and define key project performance indicators (KPIs)
- Select the right tools for creating dashboards and reports
- Design and build a dynamic project dashboard
- Automate data collection and report generation
- Create compelling reports for different stakeholder groups
- Analyze project data to identify trends and risks
- Use dashboards to communicate project status clearly
- Understand the importance of data integrity
- Apply best practices for storytelling with data
About the Course
The Data-Driven Decisions: Project Management Dashboards & Reporting Training Course equips project professionals with the practical skills required to transform project data into clear, actionable insights for better decision-making. Participants will learn how to design effective project dashboards, develop meaningful reports, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and communicate project performance to different stakeholder groups.The course focuses on turning complex project information into concise visual insights covering scope, schedule, cost, risks, resources, quality, and overall performance. Participants will also explore dashboard design principles, data quality, reporting automation, visualization techniques, and executive reporting.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 75 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
The importance of data in project management
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Workshop 1.2:
Understanding different types of data visualization
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Workshop 1.3:
Principles of good dashboard design
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Workshop 1.4:
Common mistakes to avoid in reporting
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Workshop 1.5:
The role of storytelling with data
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Workshop 2.1:
What is a KPI and why are they important
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Workshop 2.2:
Key metrics for project scope and schedule
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Workshop 2.3:
Metrics for budget and resource management
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Workshop 2.4:
Metrics for quality and risk management
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Workshop 2.5:
How to define and measure your project's KPIs
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Workshop 3.1:
An overview of popular dashboard tools
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Workshop 3.2:
The pros and cons of different tools
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Workshop 3.3:
Integrating your project tool with a dashboard tool
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Workshop 3.4:
Using spreadsheet software for basic dashboards
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Workshop 3.5:
A look at BI and analytics platforms
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Workshop 4.1:
The anatomy of an effective dashboard
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Workshop 4.2:
Designing for your audience
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Workshop 4.3:
The importance of a clean and simple layout
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Workshop 4.4:
The role of color and typography
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Workshop 4.5:
Creating a dynamic and interactive dashboard
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Workshop 5.1:
How to collect data from different sources
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Workshop 5.2:
Automating data collection from your PM tool
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Workshop 5.3:
The importance of data integrity
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Workshop 5.4:
Using APIs to connect your tools
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Workshop 5.5:
The benefits of real-time data
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Workshop 6.1:
A hands-on walkthrough of building a dashboard
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Workshop 6.2:
Selecting the right charts for your data
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Workshop 6.3:
Creating a budget vs. actual chart
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Workshop 6.4:
Creating a task completion chart
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Workshop 6.5:
The importance of a clear and concise title
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Workshop 7.1:
The importance of tailoring your reports
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Workshop 7.2:
Creating an executive-level summary
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Workshop 7.3:
Building a detailed report for your team
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Workshop 7.4:
The role of a weekly status report
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Workshop 7.5:
The importance of a good narrative
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Workshop 8.1:
Using dashboards to identify project risks
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Workshop 8.2:
Analyzing trends in your project data
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Workshop 8.3:
The importance of a baseline
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Workshop 8.4:
The role of predictive analytics
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Workshop 8.5:
Using dashboards to forecast future outcomes
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Workshop 9.1:
The importance of agile metrics
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Workshop 9.2:
Creating a burndown chart
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Workshop 9.3:
Reporting on sprint velocity
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Workshop 9.4:
The role of a dashboard in a sprint review
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Workshop 9.5:
The importance of continuous improvement
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Workshop 10.1:
Creating a resource allocation chart
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Workshop 10.2:
The importance of a skills matrix
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Workshop 10.3:
The benefits of a real-time resource dashboard
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Workshop 10.4:
The role of a capacity planning report
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Workshop 10.5:
The importance of a resource's workload
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Workshop 11.1:
Creating a budget vs. actual dashboard
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Workshop 11.2:
The importance of a clear and concise report
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Workshop 11.3:
The role of a cash flow projection
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Workshop 11.4:
The benefits of a financial dashboard
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Workshop 11.5:
The importance of a well-defined budget
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Workshop 12.1:
The importance of a good narrative
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Workshop 12.2:
The role of a good project manager
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Workshop 12.3:
How to present your data with confidence
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Workshop 12.4:
The importance of a clear message
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Workshop 12.5:
The benefits of a data-driven approach
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Workshop 13.1:
Creating a risk register dashboard
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Workshop 13.2:
The importance of a clear and concise report
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Workshop 13.3:
The role of a risk burndown chart
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Workshop 13.4:
The benefits of a risk dashboard
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Workshop 13.5:
The importance of a well-defined risk register
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Workshop 14.1:
The importance of quality metrics
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Workshop 14.2:
Creating a quality dashboard
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Workshop 14.3:
The role of a performance report
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Workshop 14.4:
The benefits of a quality dashboard
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Workshop 14.5:
The importance of a well-defined quality metric
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Workshop 15.1:
The next wave of project reporting
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Workshop 15.2:
The role of generative AI
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Workshop 15.3:
The integration of AI with the metaverse
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Workshop 15.4:
The future of the project manager
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Workshop 15.5:
Keeping up with a rapidly changing landscape
