Data and governance, 1 day course

Data Modelling for Business course
in Cardiff, in-house or online.

Structure business data for reliable reporting: entities, relationships and your first data model.

Duration
1 day
Price
£195 per person
Next public date
5 October 2026
Delivery
Cardiff, in-house or online
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£195per person

1 day, trainer-led and hands-on

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  • Run in-house at your workplace
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  • Hands-on exercises throughout
// About this course

Data Modelling for Business in practice.

Data Modelling for Business is a practical one-day course designed to help professionals understand how to structure and manage data to support clear reporting, analysis, and informed decision-making. Using real-world examples and accessible tools, this course introduces the principles of data modelling, no coding or technical background required.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for managers, analysts, finance staff, operations teams, and anyone responsible for organising or interpreting business data. It's especially useful for those working with spreadsheets, databases, or BI platforms who want to make sense of complex data structures. No technical or coding background is required, just a desire to build more reliable, insightful, and scalable data processes. Whether you are cleaning data for reports or designing dashboards, this course gives you the structure to do it right.

Data model diagram
// Course outline

What the course covers.

  1. Module 1

    What is Data Modelling? The Business Perspective

    Start with the basics, understand what data modelling is, why it matters in business, and how it supports clean, reliable, and scalable data analysis. Learn about common business use cases where effective data modelling makes a difference.

  2. Module 2

    Key Concepts: Entities, Attributes, and Relationships

    Get to grips with the core building blocks of data modelling. This session explains how to define and relate data elements such as customers, products, transactions, and time, using simple, real-life examples.

  3. Module 3

    Designing Your First Data Model

    Learn how to design a basic conceptual and logical data model that reflects real business processes. This includes exercises using table relationships, keys, and visual modelling techniques that help you think structurally.

// Why attend

Why teams take this course.

The Data Modelling for Business AI Course equips participants with the knowledge to design and apply effective data models that support AI-driven decision-making. Covering key concepts such as data structures, relationships, and predictive modelling, this course bridges the gap between raw data and actionable business insights. Ideal for professionals seeking to optimise processes, forecast outcomes, and strengthen strategic planning through AI-powered data modelling.

Before this course, I didn't realise how messy our data was, or how much time we were wasting. Now I can spot structure, improve accuracy, and help my team work more efficiently with the data we already have.

Course delegate
// In-house training

Run this course for your team

We can deliver Data Modelling for Business at your workplace, or live online. Private courses use examples from your own work, run on dates that suit you, and every delegate gets a course pack. There are no hidden costs.

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In-house training delivered at a client's workplace
Retraining after redundancy? Our five-day Data Engineering for AI course is fully funded through the Welsh Government's ReAct+ scheme for eligible people in Wales. See the funded Data Engineering for AI course →
// Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

How long is the course and how much does it cost?
The Data Modelling for Business course runs for one day. Public course places are £195 per person. Private courses for your team are quoted on request.
Do I need any previous experience?
No. This course is designed for people without a technical background. If you can use everyday office software, you have everything you need.
Can you run this course for our team at our workplace?
Yes. We deliver this course in-house at your offices in Cardiff, across Wales and throughout the UK, for groups from one to over fifty people, with examples tailored to your work.
Is the course available online?
Yes. We can run it as a live, trainer-led online session, so teams across different sites can take part together.
How do I book a place?
Choose a date and select Request a place, or contact us. We will confirm availability and send joining details.
// Get started

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