CINOP

Project description

This project is conducted for CINOP / ECBO and focuses on improving the "Loopbaanmonitor" (Career Monitor) dashboard for both MBO graduates and non-graduated students. The Career Monitor tracks what students do after their education, such as transitioning to further education, their position in the labor market, and various personal characteristics.

Currently, the organization uses an existing dashboard, but due to a new data structure and increasing data volume, it no longer aligns well with the current situation. It is crucial that the dashboard remains usable for employees who are not data specialists, while adhering to organizational visual guidelines. The goal is to design or adapt a Power BI dashboard that fits the new data structure while remaining clear and understandable. The focus is on accessibility, interpretation, and practical usability of insights.

Context

CINOP / ECBO is a research and consultancy organization focused on education and labor market developments. The Career Monitor provides insight into MBO students' subsequent steps, including study success and background characteristics. This information supports research, policy-making, and educational institutions.

Over the years, data volume has increased, leading to a new data structure for better management. However, the current dashboard does not fully align with this new organization and is primarily designed from a data perspective, making it difficult for some users to find insights. The project addresses the need for a dashboard that is intuitive for researchers and policymakers with varying levels of data knowledge.

Results

The result of this project is an improved Power BI dashboard that provides clearer insights and a more user-friendly experience. The dashboard was redesigned to make complex data easier to understand, even for users with little or no experience in IT, data analysis, or dashboarding.

By using intuitive visualizations, clear KPI cards, logical navigation, and consistent layouts, users can quickly find relevant information and make better-informed decisions. The dashboard improves accessibility, reduces the learning curve for new users, and enables stakeholders to interpret data more confidently and efficiently.

About the project group

Our team consisted of three students with different backgrounds: Industrial Engineering, Finance, and IT Business. Over the course of 18 weeks, we worked using an agile approach, creating product iterations and gathering feedback through meetings and sprint deliveries to continuously improve our solution.