This course teaches participants how to transform dashboards into clear, decision-driven stories. Designed for individuals who already build or work with reports, the session focuses on how to start with the right business question, connect that question to the right data, and communicate insights in a way that drives action. Participants will learn a structured approach to data storytelling built on three core elements: message, visual, and narrative. The course emphasizes how to clarify the purpose of a dashboard, select visuals that align to specific questions, and refine existing reports to improve clarity, focus, and impact. Through guided exercises, participants will practice identifying insights, improving dashboard design, and translating data into concise, actionable takeaways. The course also introduces best practices for secure sharing and governance to ensure insights remain accurate, trusted, and scalable. This course is ideal for dashboard builders who want to move beyond displaying data and begin communicating meaning. This course strengthens the ability of dashboard builders to translate data into clear, actionable insights that drive decisions rather than simply display information. By reducing misinterpretation, improving executive communication, and ensuring reports consistently lead to meaningful business actions, this training elevates the overall impact of data across the organization.
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Course Overview
Course Outcomes
- Formulate clear business questions that guide dashboard design and analysis
- Connect business questions to appropriate data and metrics before building visuals
- Apply the three pillars of data storytelling: message, visual, and narrative
- Match visual types to specific data questions
- Identify key insights using structured analysis
- Structure dashboards to guide viewers from insight to action
Business Need
Organizations today have access to more data than ever before, yet many struggle to translate that data into clear, aligned, and actionable decisions. While tools like Power BI provide powerful capabilities, the true challenge lies in building the skills, mindset, and consistency needed to use data effectively across teams.
Course Schedule
Typical Course Duration
Virtual: 2 hours
Delivery Methods
Number of participants
- virtual: 30
Course Details
Course Level:
- Leaders at all levels
Learning Methods:
- Computer Training Demonstration
- Group Discussions
- Practice Activities
Equipment:
- CI's virtual platform