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Recommended experience
Beginner level
Basic understanding of Excel spreadsheets and simple data formats, access to a Windows machine, and a Microsoft account.
Recommended experience
Beginner level
Basic understanding of Excel spreadsheets and simple data formats, access to a Windows machine, and a Microsoft account.
Import, analyze data, and define key performance indicators (KPIs) for dashboard tracking
Apply visualization best practices by matching chart types to specific data insights
Design an interactive dashboard that integrates multiple visualizations to tell a cohesive story
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January 2025
Only available on desktop
Power BI can feel overwhelming because it has so many different components and endless variety in charts, visualizations and color schemas. That’s why we’ve designed this end-to-end tutorial to help you create your first Power BI dashboard and guide you through visualization techniques and dashboard design principles to be able to transform raw data into compelling visual stories.
This guided project was designed for beginner level business analysts and data visualization enthusiasts to help them set foot in their data analysis journey with Power BI. More specifically during the following hour you will learn how to: - Import, analyze data, and define key performance indicators (KPIs) for dashboard tracking - Apply visualization best practices by matching chart types to specific data insights - Design an interactive dashboard that integrates multiple visualizations to tell a cohesive story To achieve this, you will create an interactive sales performance dashboard that showcases key business metrics through various visualizations. This dashboard will include sales trends, regional performance, and product analysis using different chart types and interactive filters. This project is unique because it combines fundamental data visualization principles with hands-on practice, allowing you to learn Power BI's core features while building something practical that resembles real-world business reporting scenarios. In order to be successful in this project, you will need basic understanding of Excel spreadsheets and simple data formats, access to a Windows machine to run Power BI Desktop, and a Microsoft account to download the software and save your work.
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Data Import and Metrics Development
Fundamental Chart Creation and Formatting
Data Distribution Visualization Techniques
Practice Data Visualization in Power BI
Advanced Analytics and Performance Metrics
Interactive Elements and Dashboard Refinement
Optional Cumulative Activity
Basic understanding of Excel spreadsheets and simple data formats, access to a Windows machine, and a Microsoft account.
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