Power BI: Dashboards for Beginners

Power BI: Dashboards for Beginners

34mIntermediate2024-06-18

Authors

Joshua Rischin

Joshua Rischin

Company Director of Axium Solutions

Course details

Get a short and simple beginner's guide to Power BI. In this course, Joshua Rischin demystifies the process of building dashboards in Power BI, the powerful business analytics and data visualization tool from Microsoft. Joshua begins with a quick primer on how Power BI dashboards work, demonstrating the building blocks of a successful dashboard. Next, he shows how to select the right data and connect it to your dashboard. Along the way, learn how to prepare and adjust the dashboard’s layout, select and configure a chart type, apply dashboard filters, and enhance the dashboard with finishing touches to wow your stakeholders when you share your review. These lessons make it easier than ever—even if you’re a novice user—to turn raw data into a powerful story that can help drive better business decisions.

Skills covered

Power BI DesktopPower BIData VisualizationBusiness AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceData AnalysisData ScienceBusiness Analysis and StrategyBusiness Software and ToolsMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

Introduction

  • Unlock the value of Power BI

Understanding Power BI

  • Navigate the Power BI Desktop interface
  • Distinguish between dashboards and reports
  • Plan for success with dashboard building blocks
  • Embrace the modern workplace with next generation AI

Getting Data into Power BI

  • Become familiar with the Power BI data types
  • Get started by connecting with rich source data
  • Create safeguards by assuring data quality

Crafting Your Dashboard

  • Prepare the optimal layout for stakeholders
  • Illustrate results by building intuitive charts
  • Do even more by configuring charts
  • Drill down on results using slicers
  • Collaborate by creating a shareable dashboard
  • Wow stakeholders by enhancing your dashboard

Conclusion

  • How to get the most from Power BI dashboards
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