Data-Driven Decision Making in Account Management
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Data-Driven Decision Making in Account Management
This course is part of Microsoft Account Manager with Generative AI Professional Certificate
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Skills you'll gain
- Account Strategy
- Customer Analysis
- Account Management
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Financial Forecasting
- Performance Reporting
- Budgeting
- Customer Data Management
- Data Visualization Software
- Analytics
- Budget Management
- Performance Analysis
- Performance Measurement
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Financial Data
- Microsoft Copilot
- Performance Metric
- Data Analysis
- Financial Management
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course equips learners with essential skills in data analysis and financial management to support effective decision-making in account management. Learners will explore techniques for managing financial data, analyzing key performance indicators, and using customer data to enhance account strategies. The course emphasizes technology-driven approaches β including Power BI, Excel, and Microsoft Copilot β to collect, process, and visualize data efficiently.
This module establishes systematic methodologies for collecting, organizing, and processing account-related data that drives informed decision-making in account management. Students will learn data quality principles, collection strategies, and techniques for ensuring data accuracy and completeness across multiple sources. The module emphasizes the importance of consistent data management practices and how proper data organization supports advanced analysis and reporting. Learners will master techniques for leveraging AI assistance to streamline data processing while maintaining data integrity and developing automated workflows for ongoing data management.
What's included
7 videos4 readings7 assignments
7 videosβ’Total 32 minutes
- Why Data-Driven Account Managers Winβ’5 minutes
- Data as Your Strategic Advantageβ’4 minutes
- Mastering Excel and Power BI for Data Managementβ’5 minutes
- From Data to Strategic Insightsβ’4 minutes
- Creating Compelling Data Visualizationsβ’5 minutes
- Strategy Success Through Dataβ’4 minutes
- AI-Assisted Strategy Developmentβ’5 minutes
4 readingsβ’Total 45 minutes
- Data-Driven Decision Making for Account Managersβ’10 minutes
- Strategic Data Collection for Account Managementβ’10 minutes
- Advanced Data Analysis for Account Managementβ’10 minutes
- Strategic Implementation of Data Insightsβ’15 minutes
7 assignmentsβ’Total 165 minutes
- Data Analysis Fundamentals Assessment Graded Quizβ’30 minutes
- Build Your Digital Filing Systemβ’25 minutes
- Data Management Fundamentals Assessmentβ’20 minutes
- Conduct Strategic Data Analysisβ’25 minutes
- Data Analysis Excellence Assessmentβ’20 minutes
- Develop Data-Driven Growth Strategyβ’25 minutes
- Strategic Application Mastery Assessmentβ’20 minutes
This module introduces financial management principles that enable account managers to make informed decisions about account profitability and resource allocation. Students will learn fundamental financial concepts, budgeting and forecasting techniques, and methods for integrating financial analysis with strategic planning. Through practical applications using Microsoft tools and Copilot assistance, learners will develop skills in financial communication, business case development, and creating systematic approaches to financial accountability in account management contexts.
What's included
6 videos3 readings7 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 28 minutes
- Financial Acumen as Account Manager Superpowerβ’4 minutes
- Financial Planning Tools and Techniquesβ’5 minutes
- Forecasting That Drives Successβ’4 minutes
- Excel-Based Financial Modelingβ’5 minutes
- Strategic Planning with Financial Intelligenceβ’4 minutes
- Strategic Financial Analysis Workshopβ’6 minutes
3 readingsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Financial Management for Account Successβ’10 minutes
- Advanced Budgeting and Forecastingβ’10 minutes
- Financial Strategy Integrationβ’10 minutes
7 assignmentsβ’Total 165 minutes
- Financial Management Assessment Graded Quizβ’30 minutes
- Design Account Financial Management Frameworkβ’25 minutes
- Financial Management Foundations Assessmentβ’20 minutes
- Create a Budget and Forecast Model β’25 minutes
- Budgeting and Forecasting Excellence Assessmentβ’20 minutes
- Execute Strategic Financial Planning Workshopβ’25 minutes
- Strategic Financial Integration Assessmentβ’20 minutes
This module focuses on developing expertise in Key Performance Indicator (KPI) development, analysis, and communication that drives performance improvement and stakeholder accountability in account management contexts. Students will learn to identify meaningful metrics, create comprehensive tracking systems, and present KPI insights that support data-driven decision making and continuous improvement across account portfolios.
What's included
6 videos3 readings7 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 29 minutes
- Why Strategic KPIs Transform Account Managementβ’4 minutes
- Creating Professional KPI Presentationsβ’5 minutes
- Dashboard-Driven Account Successβ’4 minutes
- Building KPI Dashboards with Excel and Power BIβ’5 minutes
- KPI Communication That Drives Actionβ’4 minutes
- AI-Enhanced KPI Presentation Developmentβ’7 minutes
3 readingsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Strategic KPI Development and Implementationβ’10 minutes
- Advanced KPI Tracking and Reportingβ’10 minutes
- Strategic KPI Communicationβ’10 minutes
7 assignmentsβ’Total 165 minutes
- KPI Management Assessment Graded Quizβ’30 minutes
- Design a Strategic KPI Frameworkβ’25 minutes
- KPI Foundation Mastery Assessmentβ’20 minutes
- Create a Dynamic KPI Tracking Systemβ’25 minutes
- Performance Tracking Excellence Assessmentβ’20 minutes
- Develop a Strategic KPI Communication Planβ’25 minutes
- KPI Communication Mastery Assessmentβ’20 minutes
This module examines systematic approaches to customer usage monitoring and analytics, providing insights into client engagement, satisfaction, and growth opportunities. Students will learn methodologies for usage tracking, behavioral analysis techniques, and service enhancement strategies based on analytical findings. The module emphasizes proactive monitoring, enabling early intervention and opportunity identification, while leveraging Power BI and AI assistance for comprehensive usage analytics.
What's included
6 videos3 readings8 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 26 minutes
- Usage Data as a Growth Driverβ’4 minutes
- Power BI Customer Usage Analyticsβ’5 minutes
- Behavioral Insights That Transform Accountsβ’4 minutes
- Advanced Analytics with Excel and Power BIβ’4 minutes
- Analytics-Driven Service Evolutionβ’4 minutes
- Creating Service Enhancement Proposalsβ’4 minutes
3 readingsβ’Total 35 minutes
- Strategic Customer Usage Monitoringβ’15 minutes
- Advanced Customer Behavior Analysisβ’10 minutes
- Strategic Service Enhancement Planningβ’10 minutes
8 assignmentsβ’Total 300 minutes
- Customer Usage and Analytics Assessment Assessmentβ’45 minutes
- Course Project: Strategic Account Data Analysis Gradedβ’120 minutes
- Build Customer Usage Monitoring Systemβ’25 minutes
- Usage Monitoring Fundamentals Assessmentβ’20 minutes
- Conduct Comprehensive Behavior Analysisβ’25 minutes
- Behavioral Analysis Excellence Assessmentβ’20 minutes
- Develop Service Enhancement Strategyβ’25 minutes
- Service Enhancement Masteryβ’20 minutes
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