Power BI 101 [PBI]
DSP
This workshop is designed to equip participants with the foundational skills needed to confidently navigate and use Power BI. By the end of the session, attendees will understand the core components of Power BI, including how to connect to data sources, build interactive reports, and create basic visualizations. Participants will gain hands-on experience in transforming raw data into meaningful insights, setting the stage for more advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities in the future.
Fee(s): This workshop is designed to equip participants with the foundational skills needed to confidently navigate and use Power BI. By the end of the session, attendees will understand the core components of Power BI, including how to connect to data sources, build interactive reports, and create basic visualizations. Participants will gain hands-on experience in transforming raw data into meaningful insights, setting the stage for more advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities in the future.
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Thursday, May 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
In-person, SMU Admin ESR5.1.
Data Insights Made Easy with Copilot [MSC]
DSP
Imagine effortlessly analysing complex datasets, creating formulas with a simple prompt, and generating stunning visualizations in seconds. With Copilot in Excel, you'll learn to uncover hidden insights, clean and organize data like a pro, and even leverage Copilot for advanced analysis – all without needing to be a data scientist. From applying smart conditional formatting to generating comprehensive reports, this course will transform you into a data wizard. Join us to unlock the full potential of AI-assisted data analysis with Microsoft 365 Copilot and take your professional skills to new heights.
Fee(s): Imagine effortlessly analysing complex datasets, creating formulas with a simple prompt, and generating stunning visualizations in seconds. With Copilot in Excel, you'll learn to uncover hidden insights, clean and organize data like a pro, and even leverage Copilot for advanced analysis – all without needing to be a data scientist. From applying smart conditional formatting to generating comprehensive reports, this course will transform you into a data wizard. Join us to unlock the full potential of… RSVP: .
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
MS Teams.
Introduction to Generative AI
DSP
Objectives: Understand the fundamentals of AI, Generative AI, and its applications , Recognise the risks and limitations of AI , Identify and use Generative AI tools responsibly and ethically , Use effective prompts for different Gen AI tools , Apply selected Gen AI tools (e.g. Copilot, Statista and ChatGPT) at work for productivity.
Fee(s): Objectives: Understand the fundamentals of AI, Generative AI, and its applications , Recognise the risks and limitations of AI , Identify and use Generative AI tools responsibly and ethically , Use effective prompts for different Gen AI tools , Apply selected Gen AI tools (e.g. Copilot, Statista and ChatGPT) at work for productivity. RSVP: .
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
In-person, SMU Admin Building FR6.1.
Introduction to Power Automate Cloud [PAC]
DSP
Gain a solid understanding of automation, learn to use Power Automate, discover how Copilot can assist you, and empower yourself with new digital skills to transform your manual work processes into automated workflows.
Note: This is a 2 x half-day workshops on 21st May 9AM to 11.30AM & 22nd May 9AM to 11.30AM. Attendees will need to attend both days for the workshop.
Fee(s): Note: This is a 2 x half-day workshops on 21st May 9AM to 11.30AM & 22nd May 9AM to 11.30AM. Attendees will need to attend both days for the workshop.
Gain a solid understanding of automation, learn to use Power Automate, discover how Copilot can assist you, and empower yourself with new digital skills to transform your manual work processes into automated workflows.
This two half-day workshop is tailored to equip the SMU Community with the power of automation.
Objectives: Design Automated… RSVP: .
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
SMU Admin Building, FR6.1.
Power BI 101 [PBI]
DSP
This introductory workshop is designed to equip participants with the foundational skills needed to confidently navigate and use Power BI. By the end of the session, attendees will understand the core components of Power BI, including how to connect to data sources, build interactive reports, and create basic visualizations. Participants will gain hands-on experience in transforming raw data into meaningful insights, setting the stage for more advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities in the future.
Fee(s): This workshop is designed to equip participants with the foundational skills needed to confidently navigate and use Power BI. By the end of the session, attendees will understand the core components of Power BI, including how to connect to data sources, build interactive reports, and create basic visualizations. Participants will gain hands-on experience in transforming raw data into meaningful insights, setting the stage for more advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities in the future.
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Friday, May 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
In-person, SMU Admin Building FR6.1.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Clinic [MSC]
DSP
Microsoft 365 Copilot clinics are up to 40 minutes in duration. Participants can drop in and ask questions on how to use Microsoft 365 Copilot during this time. In the interest of time, we recommend that participants email their questions up to 2 days before the session where possible.
Important: Please note that this is a Q&A session and not a training session.
Fee(s): Microsoft 365 Copilot clinics are up to 40 minutes in duration. Participants can drop in and ask questions on how to use Microsoft 365 Copilot during this time. In the interest of time, we recommend that participants email their questions up to 2 days before the session where possible.
Important: Please note that this is a Q&A session and not a training session. RSVP: .
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
MS Teams.