This Data Analysis and BI with Metabase training is designed to help participants build self-service analytics and interactive dashboards using Metabase. The course covers Metabase fundamentals, data source connectivity, question building, SQL queries, dashboard creation, permissions, and deployment basics. Participants will gain hands-on experience to deliver fast, user-friendly business intelligence solutions using Metabase for data analysis and reporting.

• Understand the architecture, dashboarding capabilities, and business intelligence features of Metabase for data analysis and reporting.
• Set up and configure the Metabase environment, data sources, and project connections for analytics workflows.
• Design queries, dashboards, charts, filters, and interactive reports using Metabase data visualization approaches.
• Implement data exploration, KPI tracking, SQL-based analysis, and business reporting workflows effectively.
• Debug, test, and optimize dashboards, queries, and reporting performance for scalability and maintainability.
• Build scalable, data-driven, and production-ready business intelligence solutions using Metabase best practices.

 • Business analysts and data analysts
 • BI and reporting professionals
 • Data engineers supporting analytics tools
 • Teams adopting self-service BI platforms
 • Organizations using open-source BI solutions

 • Basic understanding of data and databases
 • Familiarity with SQL is helpful
 • Basic computer operation skills

 • Navigating Metabase interface
 • Connecting Metabase to databases
 • Creating questions and saved queries
 • Writing SQL queries in Metabase
 • Designing interactive dashboards
 • Managing permissions and access
 • Sharing and embedding dashboards
 • Deploying and maintaining Metabase basics

By the end of this training, participants will be able to build and manage interactive Metabase dashboards and self-service analytics workflows with confidence. Learners will gain strong fundamentals in question building, SQL analysis, dashboard design, and access control, enabling them to deliver fast and user-friendly BI solutions.

Introduction to Metabase & Platform Overview
 • What is Metabase and where it is used
 • Metabase architecture and components
 • Installing and setting up Metabase
 • Navigating Metabase interface

Connecting to Data Sources
 • Configuring database connections
 • Supported databases overview
 • Managing credentials securely
 • Testing and validating connections

Question Builder & No-Code Analytics
 • Creating questions using GUI
 • Filtering and summarizing data
 • Creating aggregations
 • Saving and organizing questions

SQL Queries in Metabase
 • Writing SQL in Metabase editor
 • Parameterized queries
 • Using SQL snippets
 • Managing and reusing SQL questions

Dashboard Creation & Interactivity
 • Creating dashboards
 • Adding questions to dashboards
 • Dashboard filters and parameters
 • Designing user-friendly dashboards

Permissions, Groups & Access Control
 • Managing users and groups
 • Setting permissions for data and dashboards
 • Securing sensitive data
 • Access control best practices

Sharing, Embedding & Distribution
 • Sharing dashboards with stakeholders
 • Public links and embedding options
 • Exporting results
 • Distribution best practices

Performance Optimization & Caching
 • Query performance considerations
 • Caching basics
 • Database performance best practices
 • Improving dashboard load times

Deployment, Administration & Best Practices
 • Running Metabase in production
 • Backup and restore basics
 • Monitoring and maintenance
 • Governance and best practices

• Metabase Setup & BI Platform Architecture
• Data Sources, Database Connections & Query Configuration
• SQL Queries, Data Exploration & Analytical Reporting
• Dashboards, Charts & Interactive Visualization
• Testing, Debugging & Performance Optimization
• End-to-End Data Analysis & BI Dashboard Development Project

Participants will be evaluated through hands-on Metabase labs, practical dashboard development exercises, instructor-led reviews, and a final assessment focused on building and publishing a complete Metabase BI solution.

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive an AcadNXT Certificate of Completion for Data Analysis and BI with Metabase. This digital, verifiable certification validates practical Metabase analytics, dashboarding, and self-service BI platform skills and can be shared on LinkedIn and included in professional profiles to enhance analytics and BI career credibility.