DATA ANALYTICS & AI FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS

Boost Productivity with Excel, Power BI, Statistics, ChatGPT & Gamma

By Anietie Etuk

Author, Data Analytics Coach & Business Intelligence Consultant

Turn Data Into Better Decisions

Every organisation is generating more data than ever before—but very few professionals know how to turn that data into meaningful business decisions.

Whether you're an accountant, HR professional, marketer, business owner, engineer, healthcare professional, banker, consultant, or government employee, the ability to analyse data has become one of the most valuable workplace skills.

Data Analytics & AI for Working Professionals is a practical, step-by-step guide designed to help you develop job-ready data analytics skills using the tools organisations use every day.

No programming experience required.

Why This Book?

Unlike many technical books filled with theory, this book focuses on practical business applications.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

• Clean and organise business data using Microsoft Excel
• Build interactive dashboards in Power BI
• Apply statistics to support better business decisions
• Use ChatGPT to analyse data faster
• Create professional presentations with Gamma AI
• Automate repetitive reporting tasks
• Solve real workplace problems using data
• Build portfolio projects that demonstrate your skills

Everything is explained using clear language and practical business examples.

Who Should Read This Book?

This book is ideal for:

• Working Professionals
• Business Owners
• Managers & Team Leads
• Accountants
• Financial Analysts
• HR Professionals
• Sales & Marketing Professionals
• Operations Managers
• Engineers
• Healthcare Professionals
• Government Employees
• Students & Graduates
• Anyone transitioning into Data Analytics

What You'll Learn

Part I — Excel Foundations

Build a strong foundation in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

• Formulas & Functions
• Conditional Logic
• Pivot Tables
• Data Validation
• Lookup Functions

Part II — Understanding Data Analytics

Learn how professional analysts solve business problems using data.

• The Data Analytics Process
• Asking Better Business Questions
• Understanding Business Metrics
• Turning Data into Insights

Part III — Practical Excel Projects

Work through complete business case studies including:

• Sales Analysis
• Leads Analysis
• Conversion Analysis
• Data Automation
• Business Reporting

Part IV — Power BI

Learn how to build modern dashboards.

You'll discover:

• Power BI Desktop
• Data Transformation
• Data Modelling
• Interactive Dashboards
• Time Intelligence
• Business Storytelling

Part V — Statistics

Master the statistics every business professional needs.

Topics include:

• Descriptive Statistics
• Correlation Analysis
• Business Interpretation
• Data-Driven Decision Making

Part VI — AI for Data Analytics

Learn how AI can dramatically improve your productivity.

Including:

• ChatGPT
• Gamma
• Prompt Engineering
• AI-assisted Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Presentation Creation

Real Business Case Studies

Every chapter includes practical business examples inspired by real workplace scenarios.

You'll analyse datasets covering:

• Sales Performance
• Customer Behaviour
• Revenue Analysis
• Marketing Performance
• Business Reporting
• Executive Dashboards

No artificial examples.

Just practical business analytics.

What Makes This Book Different?

✓ Designed specifically for working professionals

✓ Practical, hands-on approach

✓ Modern tools used by today's organisations

✓ Step-by-step explanations

✓ Real business datasets

✓ Professional dashboards

✓ AI-powered productivity techniques

✓ End-of-chapter assessments

✓ Capstone project

✓ Portfolio-ready skills

What You'll Be Able To Do

By the end of this book, you'll be able to:

• Analyse business data confidently
• Create executive dashboards
• Build automated reports
• Present insights professionally
• Use AI to increase productivity
• Make evidence-based business decisions
• Apply data analytics in your current job
• Prepare for more advanced analytics and AI learning

About the Author

Anietie Etuk

Anietie Etuk is a Data Analytics Instructor, Business Intelligence Consultant, and founder of SkillAhead Data Academy. He has trained thousands of professionals across multiple industries in Excel, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, Statistics, Python, and Artificial Intelligence.

His teaching philosophy is simple:

Learn by solving real business problems.

Through practical examples and industry-focused training, he helps professionals develop skills they can immediately apply in the workplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this book beginner-friendly?

Yes. The book starts from the fundamentals before progressing to more advanced concepts.

Do I need programming experience?

No. This book focuses on Excel, Power BI, statistics, and AI tools that require little or no coding experience.

Is this suitable for working professionals?

Absolutely. Every chapter is designed around real workplace scenarios and practical business applications.

What software do I need?

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power BI Desktop
• ChatGPT
• Gamma

Ready to Build In-Demand Data Analytics Skills?

Whether you're looking to improve your performance at work, change careers, or become more confident working with data, Data Analytics & AI for Working Professionals provides the practical knowledge and hands-on experience to help you succeed.

Start your data analytics journey today.