
Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Power BI & Tableau – Unlocking Future-Ready Careers : Bhavans College Andheri
Purpose
In the evolving digital landscape, data analytics and visualization are no longer just technical skills—they are essential competencies for professionals across industries. The Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Power BI & Tableau, organized by Bhavan’s College, Andheri (West), Department of Computer Science in collaboration with IQAC and CDPL, aimed to equip educators and professionals with cutting-edge knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) tools to enhance their teaching and research capabilities.
The session focused on:
- Empowering faculty members with practical BI skills to integrate into academic curricula
- Introducing Power BI & Tableau as essential tools for data-driven decision-making
- Exploring career opportunities in data analytics and how educators can prepare students for the future job market
Content & Session Highlights
The FDP provided an interactive and hands-on learning experience, covering:
- Introduction to Business Intelligence & Its Growing Importance
- How BI is transforming industries like finance, healthcare, marketing, and education
- The role of data-driven decision-making in research and academic projects
- Deep Dive into Power BI & Tableau
- Creating interactive dashboards and data visualizations
- Hands-on training on DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and Power Query for advanced data manipulation
- Exploring real-world applications of BI in academia and industry
- Preparing Students for Future-Ready Careers
- Understanding industry expectations for data analysts and BI professionals
- Strategies for integrating BI tools into coursework and research
- Career pathways in data analytics, visualization, and AI-driven decision-making
The program featured expert-led discussions and live demonstrations, ensuring participants left with practical, applicable knowledge.
Key Takeaway
✔ Data analytics is the future—equipping students and professionals with BI skills is critical for career success.
✔ Educators must integrate Power BI & Tableau into their curriculum to prepare students for data-driven job roles.
✔ Hands-on experience with real-world datasets is essential to bridge the gap between theory and industry demands.
This FDP reinforced the importance of continuous learning and upskilling in BI tools, ensuring that educators and professionals stay ahead in an increasingly data-centric world.