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Part 1: Introduction to AI in Business Analytics and Power BI 

• Module 1: Overview of AI in Business Analytics 

• Importance of AI in modern business analytics 

• Key AI concepts: Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Computer Vision 

• Introduction to Power BI and its AI capabilities 

• Module 2: Power BI Essentials for AI-Driven Analytics 

• Setting up Power BI: Workspace, datasets, and dashboard essentials 

• Data connectivity, transformation, and loading (ETL) basics 

• Using Power Query for data transformation 

• Module 3: Preparing Data for AI-Driven Analytics 

• Data quality assessment and cleaning techniques 

• Data preprocessing: handling missing values, outliers, and feature engineering 

• Creating data models in Power BI 

• Module 4: AI Features in Power BI 

• Introduction to AI visuals: Decomposition tree, Key influencers, and Q&A 

• Hands-on: Building a sample AI-powered report in Power BI 

• Case Study: How AI-driven insights enhance a company’s sales analysis 

Part 2: Integrating AI Models with Power BI 

• Module 1: Fundamentals of AI Models in Power BI 

• Overview of AI models: Supervised and unsupervised learning 

• Introduction to Azure Machine Learning and Power BI integration 

• Module 2: Using Cognitive Services in Power BI 

• Integrating text analytics, sentiment analysis, and language detection 

• Hands-on: Applying sentiment analysis on customer feedback data in Power BI 

• Discussion: Benefits and limitations of cognitive services for business applications 

• Module 3: Custom AI Models in Power BI 

• Importing pre-trained models into Power BI 

• Setting up R and Python scripts in Power BI for custom analytics 

• Hands-on: Building and deploying a custom ML model for a predictive sales forecast 

• Module 4: Real-World Use Cases 

• Case studies of AI and ML in customer segmentation, marketing optimization, and inventory management 

• Group Exercise: Designing an AI-based solution for a provided business scenario 

Part 3: Advanced AI Features and Data Visualization in Power BI 

• Module 1: Advanced AI-Driven Visualizations in Power BI 

• Deep dive into Key Influencers and Decomposition tree visuals 

• Using AI insights to reveal data patterns and trends 

• Module 2: Predictive Analytics with Power BI 

• Implementing forecasting models within Power BI 

• Applying time series analysis to business scenarios 

• Hands-on: Building a predictive model to forecast monthly revenue 

• Module 3: Using Natural Language Processing (NLP) in Power BI 

• Leveraging NLP for data exploration: Q&A, text-based insights 

• Hands-on: Integrating NLP with Power BI for automated reporting 

• Case Study: Using NLP to analyze and visualize customer feedback trends 

• Module 4: Best Practices in AI-Driven Visual Storytelling 

• Effective dashboard design with AI insights 

• Storytelling techniques to enhance comprehension of AI-generated insights 

• Group Project: Design a compelling AI-driven story for business decision-makers 

Part 4: Building and Presenting an AI-Powered Business Analytics Solution 

• Module 1: Building a Comprehensive Solution in Power BI 

• Recap of all tools and techniques covered in the course 

• Step-by-step guide to building an AI-enhanced end-to-end solution in Power BI 

• Module 2: Project Work – Designing a Real-World AI Solution 

• Defining project scope and objectives 

• Working with real or simulated datasets to implement AI-driven analytics 

• Integrating data, AI models, and interactive visuals 

• Module 3: Final Presentation and Feedback 

• Each participant/team presents their project to the group 

• Feedback and discussion on each solution's design, functionality, and business impact 

• Module 4: Course Wrap-Up and Future of AI in Business Analytics 

• Key takeaways and resources for continuous learning 

• Discussion on upcoming AI trends in business intelligence and analytics 

• Q&A and course evaluation