This hands-on course is the next step after Power BI 101 and is designed for participants ready to move from understanding dashboards to building them. Participants will apply foundational concepts by working directly in Power BI to connect data, transform it into a usable format, and create interactive dashboards that answer real business questions. Through guided practice and live demonstration, participants will learn how to structure data, select appropriate visuals, and design dashboards that support clear, actionable decision-making. By the end of the session, participants will have created their own simple dashboard and developed the confidence to continue building and exploring independently. This course equips individuals and teams to create standardized, reliable dashboards that replace manual reporting and fragmented spreadsheets, improving operational visibility and efficiency. By enabling teams to independently build and maintain actionable reports, this training supports faster, more accurate decision making across the organization.
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Course Overview
Course Outcomes
- Navigate Power BI and begin building reports with confidence
- Connect to common data sources such as Excel and organizational datasets
- Clean and prepare data using Power Query (e.g., remove duplicates, adjust data types, organize fields)
- Create core visualizations including bar charts, line charts, tables, and KPI cards
- Apply filters, slicers, and basic interactivity to explore and refine insights
- Build a simple, structured dashboard that answers a clear business question
- Apply visualization and layout best practices to improve clarity and usability
- Translate dashboard insights into actionable decisions for teams and stakeholders
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
- Practice Activities
Equipment:
- CI's virtual platform