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Advanced Project Cost Management with Power BI

94-838

Units: 0

Description

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of project cost management, data analytics, and the application of Power BI tools for visualization. Through in-depth analysis, students will learn how to identify potential cost overruns early in the project lifecycle, employing analytical methodologies to anticipate and mitigate risks. By analyzing real-world project cases, students will build a comprehensive portfolio of skills tailored to address the challenges of cost management and data-driven decision-making in project environments.  Upon completion of this course, students will be empowered to proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate cost overruns, driving project success and delivering value to stakeholders.

Learning Outcomes

-Understand how capitalizing versus expensing project cost affects the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

-Analyze case studies and real-world examples of successful and unsuccessful attempts to manage project cost overruns.

-Implement strategies to address cost overruns and deviations from the budget.

-Explore strategies for recovering from cost overruns and cost-cutting measures.

-Create interactive and dynamic project dashboards in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

 

Prerequisites Description

-90-723 Financial Statements and Analysis or 95-719 Accounting and Finance Analytics