Case Studies

Power BI Training Transforms Finance Team at Major UK Rail Network

10/11/2023: The finance division at one of the UK’s largest rail networks knew they needed to modernize their data analysis capabilities to unlock more value from their vast troves of operational and financial data. After assessing options, they decided to adopt Microsoft’s Power BI platform to empower self-service business intelligence across the organisation. To launch this initiative, they enlisted the expertise of JBI Training, a renowned provider of IT and data analytics training programs. JBI collaborated with stakeholders at the rail network to understand their goals and customize a comprehensive...

JBI Training Propels UK Water Company's Systems Developers Beyond Basics in Power BI

24/10/2023: John, Sarah, Raj, and Amanda make up the systems development team for a UK water supply company serving millions of customers across southern England. With an aging infrastructure riddled with inefficiencies, The company sought to leverage data to optimize operations and maintenance. The team chose Microsoft’s Power BI platform for its interactive data visualisations, robust analytics, and ability to publish reports across the organization. They completed JBI Training’s 2-day Power BI Basics course to get up and running. Now, a year later, The water companies leaders asked the developers...

Powering Insights: How JBI Training Unlocked a Weather Data Team’s Analytics Potential with Power BI

19/10/2023: Overview A company collects and analyzes weather data from around the world to identify patterns and trends for government agencies and private-sector clients. While the company had assembled a skilled team of meteorologists and data analysts, they struggled to derive meaningful insights from their massive datasets using their outdated analytics systems. The company turned to a leading technology training provider to upskill their analytics team on Microsoft Power BI. The training provider delivered an immersive 3-day course focused on real-world data analysis applications tailored to...

Powering up Productivity: How Power BI Transformed Reporting at a Property Investment company

12/10/2023: Overview A leading London-based property investment and development group, sought to empower its finance team by upgrading their data analysis capabilities. With over 1 million square feet of prime real estate assets and an ambitious growth strategy, the need for accurate, timely reporting was paramount. However, their current processes using Excel and PowerPoint were inefficient and limiting. "We knew our financial insights could be much sharper to drive decision making," recalls CFO J.S., "but we lacked the tools to get there." To evolve their analytics, Property Investments turned...

Power BI Training for Estate Agents | Empowering Data Analytics | JBI Training

06/06/2023: JBI Training, a leading technology training company based in London, UK, has partnered with a prominent estate agency to empower staff at the agency in unlocking the full potential of advanced data analytics. Through our comprehensive Power BI training programs, including the Power BI Fundamentals course and the Power BI Beyond the Basics (Advanced Course), we have equipped the estate agency with the necessary skills and knowledge to leverage Microsoft's Power BI technology effectively. THE CHALLENGE As the client, the estate agency faced several challenges pertaining to data quality...

Transforming Insurance Reporting with Power BI | JBI Training Case Study

06/06/2023: We were approached by an international insurance broker, a prominent player in the industry, with a pressing challenge in their reporting processes. They were in need of a solution to automate financial reporting, reduce manual errors, and consolidate data into a single source of truth. Recognising the potential of Power BI, the insurance broker partnered with JBI Training to transform their reporting practices. Many firms in the insurance sector relied on manual spreadsheet-based reporting, leading to inefficiencies and a fragmented view of data. The insurance broker recognised the limitation...

Power BI Empowers a Weather Agency with Advanced Analytics

02/06/2023: JBI Training partnered with a prominent weather agency to deliver advanced Power BI training, enabling them to leverage data analytics for enhanced weather forecasting and analysis. This case study explores the agency's decision to adopt Power BI, the specific training provided by JBI Training, and the transformative impact on their operational capabilities. Harnessing the Power of Power BI for Weather Analysis: As a weather agency, accurate and timely analysis of weather data is paramount. Recognizing the potential of Power BI for comprehensive data visualization and analysis, the agency...

Power BI Training for Business Success

21/04/2023: Introduction: As the demand for data-driven decision-making increases, businesses are turning to tools like Power BI to gain valuable insights into their operations. However, it's not enough to simply implement the tool; staff must be properly trained to use it effectively. In this case study, we'll explore how JBI Training, a provider of Power BI training courses, was able to train staff to implement Power BI solutions for their clients, ultimately leading to increased business success. Background: JBI Training was approached by a medium-sized retailer that was struggling to make sense...

Empowering Sales Teams with Power BI Training: A Case Study in Business Intelligence from JBI Training

21/04/2023: Introduction: At JBI Training, we understand the importance of upskilling employees to improve business intelligence and drive performance. When a large luxury watches brand approached us with their challenges in consolidating data and extracting insights, we knew that Power BI could be the solution. We worked closely with their sales department to customize a Power BI training program that addressed their specific needs and enabled them to leverage the full potential of Power BI. Solution: We designed a Power BI training program for the brands sales team, consisting of beginner, intermediate,...

Powering the Hedgehog Community of Hedgehog Community of Great Britain with Power BI: A Step-by-Step Guide

Powering Hedgehog Community of Great Britain with Power BI: A Step-by-Step Guide

11/04/2023: Introduction: Hedgehogs are one of the most beloved animals in Great Britain, and the Hedgehog Preservation Society estimates that there are fewer than a million hedgehogs left in the country. In recent years, hedgehogs have faced several threats, including habitat loss and predation by foxes and badgers. However, there is good news for hedgehogs and their supporters. Power BI is being used to help protect hedgehogs and promote their conservation efforts in Great Britain. In this guide, we will explore how Power BI is being used to help the hedgehog community in Great Britain, and provide...

Manufacturing Company gets Shiny new R training

13/03/2023: We recently provided training in R - Reporting & Dashboards with Shiny training, for a manufacturing company that specializes in producing customized industrial equipment for clients around the world. Over the years, the company had been using a mix of different data analysis tools such as Power BI and Tableau to generate reports and dashboards. However, the company had been experiencing a few challenges with these tools. For example, the staff found it difficult to create and customize dashboards, and the tools required a steep learning curve, which made it challenging for new staff...

UK County Council get savvy with Power BI

08/02/2023: JBI Training has provided a Southern England County Council training in Power BI for the last four years. The decision to switch to using Power BI for one UK county council has been a wise one. In this case study we examine some of the considerations the council needed to make before implementing the software, as well as the nature of the training that staff would need to undertake. We look at how implementing Power BI has been enormously beneficial to the organisation and how training staff has provided a more efficient and effective operation. As technology changes implementing the...

The benefits of using Power BI for a Pension Provider

06/02/2023: The Benefits of Using Power BI for A Pension Provider! Recently the UK’s Largest Private Pension Scheme – participated in ongoing training for staff in Power BI, Power BI - Beyond the Basics and Power BI: DAX Training with JBI Training. Our bespoke Power BI training courses were supplied on the clients premises. We examine the benefits of using Power BI as a business intelligence tool for a pension provider. Data visualisation: Our Power BI fundamentals training taught delegates how to transform complex data into interactive and visually appealing reports, making it easier to understand...

UK County Council Staff are taught how to Automate

31/01/2023: The Approach We were approached to supply a customised training course for staff at a UK County council. After an initial consultation with the client, it was determined that council staff would be placed on our tailor-made course in Microsoft Forms and Power Automate. The Objective Councils are heavily focused on increasing operational efficiencies to deliver higher-quality services to residents. The council was keen for staff to be trained in Microsoft 365 tools which would allow them to start streamlining data collection and processing. The objective was to move staff away from working...

Water Company trains staff in Advanced Power BI

27/01/2023: Power BI With its superior capacity to handle data and create visualisations and extensive reports, many organisations are turning to Power BI for business analytics and key decision making. Recently one of the UK’s major water suppliers contacted JBI Training as they needed to provide staff with courses that would improve proficiency in Power BI. The water company, having booked training with JBI, on our Power BI fundamentals training course, wanted to train delegates in the advanced Power BI course that we offer. The water company was using Power BI to analyse and visualise data related...

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