Data Analytics Training in Kochi – Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau & Python

SoftPro9 runs Data Analytics with Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau & Python training as live online batches taught from our Bangalore centre, for learners in Infopark Kakkanad, Ernakulam and across central Kerala.

  • Covers: Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot, SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Power BI and more
  • Mode: Live online from our Bangalore centre
  • New batches: Every Monday and Thursday; IST slots 7 AM / 7:30 PM / 9 PM
  • Duration: 14–16 weeks at 8–10 hours a week; 8-week fast track for working analysts
  • Fee: The current fee is listed on the Data Analytics with Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau & Python course page: /course/data-analytics-course. Any Microsoft PL-300 or Tableau exam is optional and paid directly to the exam provider.
  • Batch size: Up to 15 learners
  • Practice: Power BI, Tableau Public, a cloud SQL database and practice datasets, available 24/7

Last updated: 28 October 2026

Data Analytics course in Kochi: basic to advanced

Logistics and port operations in Kochi rely on Excel and Power BI reporting for shipments and dwell times. The course is split into three levels. You can join at the level that matches your experience after a short assessment at counselling.

Basic

Excel and analytical thinking

  • Excel essentials: formulas, cell references, formatting, data validation
  • Lookup functions: XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH; logical and text functions
  • Pivot tables, slicers and pivot charts
  • Power Query for cleaning and combining data
  • Statistics for analysts: averages, spread, correlation, sampling
  • Framing business questions and choosing KPIs

Kochi practice: Container and shipping data for logistics analytics.

Intermediate

SQL and Power BI

  • SQL on MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQL Server: SELECT, WHERE, GROUP BY, joins
  • Subqueries, CTEs and window functions (RANK, LAG, running totals)
  • Power BI Desktop: Power Query, data modelling with a star schema
  • DAX: measures, CALCULATE, time intelligence, variables
  • Report design, drill-through, bookmarks and tooltips
  • Power BI Service: publishing, scheduled refresh, row-level security, sharing

Kochi practice: Malayalam text in multilingual exercises.

Advanced

Tableau, Python and storytelling

  • Tableau: calculated fields, LOD expressions, parameters and dashboards
  • Python for analysts: pandas, Matplotlib/Seaborn, automating Excel reports
  • Business analysis: funnel, cohort, RFM and A/B test analysis
  • Excel Power Pivot, what-if analysis and forecasting
  • Google Looker Studio and Google Analytics 4 basics
  • Intro to modern data stacks: ETL, dbt and Microsoft Fabric
  • Data storytelling: presenting insights to managers, and using AI copilots in Excel and Power BI with care

Kochi practice: Gulf formats (AED, SAR, 5% VAT) for learners heading to the GCC.

Who joins from Kochi

  • Infopark Kakkanad employees moving to new roles
  • Logistics and port staff around Vallarpadam
  • Graduates from across central Kerala planning Gulf careers

Roles it typically leads to in Kochi

  • Data analyst
  • Business / BI analyst
  • Power BI developer
  • MIS analyst
  • Reporting analyst / operations analyst

Freshers usually start in junior or support versions of these roles.

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Tools you will use

Every tool below is used hands-on in class or in a project, not just mentioned on a slide.

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Power Query
  • Power Pivot
  • SQL
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • SQL Server
  • Power BI
  • DAX
  • Tableau
  • Python
  • pandas
  • Matplotlib
  • Seaborn
  • Jupyter
  • Looker Studio
  • Google Analytics 4
  • Microsoft Fabric (intro)
  • dbt (intro)

Projects you will build

  1. A sales performance dashboard in Power BI with DAX measures and row-level security

  2. A Tableau story analysing customer cohorts and retention

  3. A SQL case study answering ten real business questions, written up for a manager

  4. A Python script that turns a monthly Excel dump into a formatted report automatically

  5. Kochi project: A container dwell-time and throughput dashboard for a logistics firm, using data and conventions from Kochi.

Upcoming Kochi Data Analytics batches

New batches start every Monday and Thursday, with no more than 15 learners in each. Weekday class slots in IST: 7 AM / 7:30 PM / 9 PM. Weekend slots: 10:30 AM / 10:30 PM.

Evening batches suit Infopark working hours; learners preparing for Gulf moves often take the fast track.

Start dateCourseModeBatch size
Thu, 29 Oct 2026Data Analytics (all levels)Live onlineUp to 15
Mon, 2 Nov 2026Data Analytics (all levels)Live onlineUp to 15
Thu, 5 Nov 2026Data Analytics (all levels)Live onlineUp to 15
Mon, 9 Nov 2026Data Analytics (all levels)Live onlineUp to 15

Message us with the start date and slot you want, and we will confirm your seat.

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Data analytics in brief

Data analytics turns raw business data into answers people can act on: which products are slowing, where costs are leaking, how a campaign performed. Analysts pull data with SQL, clean and model it, build dashboards in Power BI or Tableau, and explain the findings to managers.

Almost every company has data and too few people who can read it, which is why analyst roles exist in every industry, not just tech. You do not need a coding background: the course starts with Excel and builds up to SQL, Power BI with DAX, Tableau and Python for automation.

Data science vs data analytics vs business analytics

The three fields share tools and are often confused in job titles. The simplest way to tell them apart is by the question each one answers.

AspectData AnalyticsBusiness AnalyticsData Science
Main questionWhat happened, and why?What should the business do?What will happen, and can we automate the decision?
FocusCleaning data, reporting, dashboardsTurning analysis into business decisions and plansPredictive models, machine learning and AI
Core toolsExcel, SQL, Power BI, TableauExcel, SQL, Power BI, forecasting, BRDs and process mapsPython, statistics, scikit-learn, PyTorch, MLOps
Maths neededBasic statisticsBusiness statistics and forecastingStatistics, linear algebra and probability
CodingLow (SQL, some Python)Low (SQL, light Python)High (Python every day)
Typical outputDashboards and reportsRecommendations, business cases, requirement documentsModels, predictions and AI features
Typical first rolesData analyst, MIS analyst, Power BI developerBusiness analyst, BI analyst, strategy analystJunior data scientist, ML engineer
Best starting point forAnyone new to data, any degreeMBA, BBA and commerce graduates, managersEngineering, maths and statistics graduates, developers
Course length here14–16 weeks14–16 weeks24–28 weeks

Which should you choose? If you are new to data, start with Data Analytics: it is the foundation the other two build on. Choose Business Analytics if you enjoy the business side and want to influence decisions. Choose Data Science if you like programming and maths and want to build predictive models.

Why data analytics skills matter in Kochi

Kochi's technology jobs centre on Infopark in Kakkanad and SmartCity Kochi, alongside a port and logistics economy built around the Vallarpadam container terminal. Kerala also sends many professionals to Gulf employers, so Kochi learners often prepare for both local and GCC roles.

Who hires in Kochi

  • Infopark and SmartCity

    IT services, product and startup companies in Kakkanad hiring developers and analysts.
  • Port and logistics

    Container terminal, shipping and logistics operations with tracking and reporting needs.
  • Tourism and healthcare

    Hospitals, Ayurveda and tourism businesses that need booking systems and analytics.
  • Gulf employers

    Many learners from Kerala move to UAE, Qatar, Saudi and Oman roles, where the same skills apply.

Local context you will work with

Generic courses use generic datasets, and interviewers notice. Our exercises include:

  • Datasets in Indian formats: ₹ with lakh/crore grouping, PIN codes and GSTINs
  • Container and shipping data for logistics analytics
  • Malayalam text in multilingual exercises
  • Gulf formats (AED, SAR, 5% VAT) for learners heading to the GCC
  • UPI and payment-gateway flows tested in sandbox mode

How to choose the right Data Analytics track

Your backgroundStart withWhy
Commerce / BBA / MBA graduateFull courseBusiness sense plus SQL and Power BI is the analyst profile
MIS / Excel-heavy roleSQL, Power BI, then PythonMove from manual reports to automated dashboards
Engineering graduateFull course, Python earlyYour logic transfers; add business framing
Career returnerExcel and Power BI firstQuickest route to a portfolio you can show
Planning to move into MLData Analytics, then Data ScienceSQL and statistics are the base ML builds on

Common pairings: Data Analytics + Python (for automation-heavy analyst roles), Data Analytics + Data Science (to move into prediction), and Data Analytics + SAP FICO or MM (for ERP reporting roles). Learn one course well before adding a second.

From course to first role: a realistic path

  1. Master the excel and analytical thinking before moving on.

  2. Build and publish your projects, including the Kochi capstone.

  3. Apply for entry roles such as data analyst or business / bi analyst with employers like the infopark and smartcity above.

Honest note: freshers usually start in junior or trainee roles, and salaries in Kochi vary too widely for a headline figure. Ask us which openings we are seeing.

Data Analytics certification: what we cover and what we issue

The most recognised analyst exams are Microsoft PL-300 (Power BI Data Analyst Associate) and Tableau Certified Data Analyst. Both are optional and paid directly to Microsoft or Tableau, not part of our fee; our Power BI and Tableau modules cover their skills outlines and include practice questions. SoftPro9 issues a course completion certificate.

What to check before choosing a Data Analytics institute in Kochi

  • A 2026 syllabus: look for Seaborn, Jupyter, Looker Studio, Google Analytics 4, not only the basics.

  • Projects on your own accounts, a trainer you can meet first, and a published fee with nothing hidden.

  • No "global certification" or "100% placement" claims: vendors run their own exams, and nobody can promise a job.

How our Data Analytics classes work

  • Taught from Bangalore

    Classes are taught live by the same trainers who teach our Bangalore classroom, streamed to Kochi in IST.
  • Live, with recordings and reviews

    Live sessions in IST, recordings for revision, and project reviews from the trainer. Power BI, Tableau Public, a cloud SQL database and practice datasets, available 24/7.
  • Interview preparation

    Mock interviews, resume reviews and referrals to Kochi and remote openings we hear about. We do not guarantee a job.

Data Analytics training across Kochi: which option suits your area

AreaWhereMost learners choose
Kakkanad (Infopark, SmartCity)East KochiLive online, evening slots after work
Ernakulam, Edappally, Kaloor, VyttilaCentral KochiLive online
Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, AluvaKochiLive online, weekend batches
Thrissur, Kottayam, AlappuzhaCentral KeralaLive online

Kochi batches are live online, so learners across central Kerala can join without relocating.

Where your classes come from

Kochi batches are live online. They are run from our Bangalore centre, which you are welcome to visit if you are ever in the city.

SoftPro9 IT Services – Bangalore
22/1, Opp Infosys, BHBCS Layout, BTM Layout 2nd Stage, BTM Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560076

Phone: +91 95354 51414

Getting here

We are in BTM Layout 2nd Stage, opposite the Infosys office. The nearest metro is Jayadeva Hospital station, about a 10-minute walk away, and BMTC buses on the Outer Ring Road and Bannerghatta Road stop nearby.

Opening hours

Monday–Friday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM · Saturday 9:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sunday closed

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Data Analytics training in Kochi: frequently asked questions

How much does Data Analytics training cost in Kochi?

The current training fee is listed on the Data Analytics with Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau & Python course page: /course/data-analytics-course. It covers live classes, the practice environment, projects and interview preparation. Any Microsoft PL-300 or Tableau exam is optional, not included, and paid directly to the exam provider.

Do I need coding for data analytics?

No. You start with Excel, then learn SQL, which reads close to English. Python comes last and is used for automation, not complex programming.

Power BI or Tableau: which should I learn?

We teach both. Power BI is more common in companies that run on Microsoft 365; Tableau appears in many consulting and product teams. Knowing both widens your options.

Is the PL-300 exam fee included?

No. The Microsoft PL-300 exam is optional and paid directly to Microsoft. Our course prepares you for it.

What kind of jobs can I apply for?

Data analyst, BI analyst, Power BI developer, MIS analyst and reporting roles. Freshers usually start in reporting or operations analytics and move up with experience.

Is there a Kochi classroom?

No. Kochi learners join live online batches taught from Bangalore, with recordings and a 15-learner cap.

Will the course help me get a Gulf job?

The skills are the same; we add Gulf-style datasets and resume guidance, but we do not arrange visas or guarantee jobs.

When does the next batch start?

New Data Analytics batches start every Monday and Thursday. See the batch table on this page for the next dates and IST class slots.

Do you guarantee placement?

No. We provide interview preparation, resume help and referrals to openings we hear about in Kochi, but no institute can honestly guarantee a job.

Talk to us about your Data Analytics course

Tell us your degree, your current job (if any) and where in Kochi you are. We will suggest a track and a batch that fits.