In this course, learners will gain the skills to create impactful reports and interactive dashboards using Power BI, helping businesses make data-driven decisions. The course focuses on the data visualization process, guiding learners through designing professional reports, optimizing layouts for different audiences, and leveraging Power BI’s interactive features. Learners will explore how to use Power BI to integrate data from various sources, transform it into meaningful insights, and present it in a visually engaging way. By the end of the course, learners will have developed proficiency in creating user-centered dashboards and reports, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.
Building Powerful Reports and Dashboards in Power BI
This course is part of Microsoft Data Visualization Professional Certificate
Instructor: Microsoft
Sponsored by BrightStar Care
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module introduces the importance of data-driven decision-making in business contexts. You will explore how visual analysis and insights improve efficiency, competitive edge, and business performance. Key topics include the role of data in shaping business strategy and various professionals involved in the data analysis process.
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11 videos14 readings6 assignments
Focusing on improving user interaction, this module teaches you how to create intuitive and navigable reports. It covers essential techniques such as drill-through, hierarchies, and bookmarks to optimize the user experience. You will also explore interactivity through buttons, slicers, and filters, ensuring reports cater to varied business needs.
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10 videos8 readings7 assignments
This module helps learners create dashboards that provide quick, high-level overviews for stakeholders. Learners will understand how dashboards differ from detailed reports and how to build dashboards that cater to diverse business requirements. Topics include configuring dashboards for mobile devices and overcoming common limitations like pinned visuals.
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10 videos5 readings4 assignments
This module emphasizes optimizing Power BI performance and ensuring data security. Learners will be introduced to Power BI’s performance analyzer tool, along with techniques for fine-tuning DAX queries and improving report speed. The module also covers security measures, including row-level security and managing dataset permissions, ensuring sensitive data is protected.
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12 videos
The fubak course project synthesizes the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the course. Learners will apply their expertise to a real-world business scenario, using Power BI to identify and analyze the root cause of a problem. This hands-on project challenges participants to demonstrate their ability to integrate various analytical techniques and create impactful data visualizations that drive business insights and decision-making. The module also includes reflection on the course content and guidance on next steps for further learning.
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5 readings1 assignment
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