Short Course D: Beyond the Spreadsheet: Hands-On Lab for Smart Systems and Real ROI
Instructor-Led Training
Learn to replace spreadsheets with real tools. This hands-on course guides you in building a custom SQL database, Power App, and Power BI dashboard in one day, with no coding required.
Member: $450
Credit Info
- Contact Hours: 4
- IACET CEUs: N/A
- Valid for ASNT Level III recertification: Yes
Course Overview
This interactive short course takes you beyond theory and into the driver’s seat of your own digital transformation. Over a single day, you’ll roll up your sleeves to:
- Design and deploy a lightweight SQL database that replaces fragile spreadsheets with a rock-solid data foundation.
- Build a Power App front-end—no pro-developer skills required—to enter and manage inspection, job, and invoicing data with ease.
- Bring your data to life in Power BI: craft intuitive reports and dashboards that turn raw numbers into actionable insights.
By the end of the session, you won’t just understand when Excel falls short—you’ll have a live, modular tools in your hands to aid in automating manual and repetitive processes within your organization. You’ll see first-hand how a few simple automation tools and real-time dashboards cut errors, save hours, and give your team capacity.
Whether you’re an NDT manager tired of chasing broken formulas or a frontline engineer hungry for faster decisions, this lab gives you a turnkey roadmap to modernize on your terms. Walk away from this short course with a working prototype, a clear game plan for next steps, and the confidence to lead your team into the data-driven future.
Upon Completion, Learners Will Be Able To:
- Identify limitations of spreadsheet-based processes and recognize opportunities for digital transformation.
- Design and deploy a lightweight SQL database to establish a stable data foundation.
- Build a functional Power App to streamline data entry and management without professional development skills.
- Develop interactive reports and dashboards in Power BI that convert raw data into actionable insights.
- Apply automation tools to reduce manual tasks, minimize errors, and improve operational efficiency.
- Create a working prototype tailored to your organization’s needs using Microsoft’s Power Platform.
- Formulate a clear action plan to scale and implement digital tools within your team or organization.
Questions? Contact us at education@asnt.org