2-Day Workshop · 24–25 Sep 2026 · Amara Singapore
Organisations collect more data than ever, yet many professionals are expected to support decisions and recommendations without formal training in data analysis. Designed for non-analysts, this workshop equips you with practical Excel and AI skills to turn raw data into meaningful insights and decision-ready recommendations.
Fees (SGD nett, per person)
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What Past Participants Say About the Trainer
The praises below is from participants of trainer Yang Yen Thaw's past workshops, and speaks to how he teaches.
"Yen Thaw is one of the best trainers I have come across so far. He shares a lot of practical examples, responds to every query in class, and elevates the questions asked to different levels and scenarios for better understanding."
"Yen Thaw makes the training so lively and full of fun. I learnt a lot and gained comprehensive knowledge after attending his course — and he kept up the guidance even after it ended. Highly recommended!"
"Yen Thaw has a great ability to make the class engaging and fun, even when the subject is considered dry. He is incredibly knowledgeable, and his energy and ability to connect with the class made the learning experience both effective and enjoyable."
The Problem
Your agency collects more data than ever, but raw numbers in a spreadsheet don't answer the question your director actually asked.
Officers are increasingly asked to support decisions with evidence — yet most were never taught how to clean, structure, or interrogate data.
Formulas break, errors stay hidden, and you're never quite sure whether the number you're about to report is even right.
It's tempting to paste data into an AI tool and accept whatever comes back — but unverified output can quietly mislead a decision.
Even good analysis fails when it's buried in a cluttered chart or a table no one reads. Findings that aren't communicated don't get acted on.
Practising on live official data is risky. Without a safe way to learn, skill-building stalls before it even starts.
The consequence is not just slower work.
When officers can't turn data into clear evidence, decisions get made on instinct, recommendations get questioned, and sound policy work loses the backing it deserves.
This two-day workshop closes that gap — pairing Excel with AI so you can move from raw data to defensible, decision-ready insight.
Why This Course
Government departments have access to more data than ever, and officers are increasingly expected to support decisions with evidence. Yet many non-analysts have never been formally trained to work with data. This workshop changes that — combining Excel and AI to organise information, uncover insight, and support better decisions.
You start by learning to think through problems clearly. Then you use Excel to clean and structure data, and AI to simplify formulas, troubleshoot errors, speed up analysis, and build visualisations. Hands-on exercises use realistic public-sector scenarios and safe practice datasets, so you can experiment freely while building confidence.
Who Should Attend
For civil servants and corporate professionals who regularly work with data but have no formal analytics background. If you're expected to make sense of numbers and support decisions, this workshop is for you.
Programme Outline
Participants learn a practical framework for moving from raw information to actionable insight. The workshop combines critical thinking, Excel, AI, and communication techniques to help participants analyse data more effectively and present findings with greater confidence.
Why This Workshop Is Different
Many data courses focus on tools. This workshop focuses on helping participants uncover insights, evaluate evidence, and support recommendations. Excel and AI are used to reduce technical complexity so more attention can be given to making better decisions.
What You'll Learn
This workshop is measured by what you walk away able to do — independently, every time you sit down with a dataset.
Apply critical thinking to structure problems and frame the questions that actually drive a decision.
Organise, validate, and analyse information using a structured approach rather than relying on assumptions or intuition.
Leverage AI to generate formulas, troubleshoot errors, automate tasks, and accelerate analysis.
Generate synthetic datasets to learn and experiment without risking sensitive information.
Identify patterns, risks, opportunities, and performance issues that support recommendations and decision-making.
Communicate findings, recommendations, and supporting evidence clearly to management, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
Your Trainer
Yang Yen Thaw is a senior practitioner and educator with over 30 years of experience spanning law, management, digital transformation, and adult education. He has authored multiple books on AI, data protection, and digital transformation.
Yen Thaw has delivered training to officers from agencies such as MHA, MOH, CSA, IMDA, and PDPC, and has been featured as a panel speaker on AI and Law at the State Courts of Singapore.
Drawing on extensive experience in AI, data analytics, digital transformation, and professional education, he helps participants translate complex information into practical insights that support better organisational decisions.
He serves as a lecturer for Manchester Metropolitan University (LLB) and teaches the Diploma in Law programme at the London School of Business and Finance, combining academic rigour with practical insight for professionals.
"Yen Thaw is one of the best trainers I have come across so far. He shares a lot of practical examples and responds to every query in class." — Past Participant, Tech Lead (Gen AI)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Amara Singapore · 9:00 am – 5:00 pm · Early Bird closes 03 September