This course teaches learners to create compelling, interactive visualizations and reports in Power BI. Participants will develop skills in building standard and advanced visualizations, implementing dynamic reporting with field parameters, and designing paginated reports for formal business documents. The course emphasizes data storytelling techniques using interactive elements like drill-through, slicers, and buttons to create engaging user experiences. Learners will also explore AI-powered features to enhance their visualizations with automated insights.

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What you'll learn
Design effective and visually appealing Power BI reports following data visualization best practices.
Implement advanced visualizations including custom visuals and AI-powered analytics.
Apply data storytelling techniques using interactive navigation and drill capabilities.
Skills you'll gain
- Data Storytelling
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Ad Hoc Reporting
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Data Visualization Software
- Analysis
- Business Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Dashboard
- Power BI
- User Experience
- Interactive Data Visualization
- Management Reporting
- Data Presentation
- Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
- Business Reporting
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There are 5 modules in this course
Effective data visualization is both an art and a science, requiring understanding of human perception, design principles, and technical implementation. This foundational module establishes your expertise in creating visualizations that not only look professional but communicate insights effectively. You'll learn to apply proven design principles, select appropriate chart types for different analytical scenarios, and configure formatting options that enhance rather than distract from your message. Through hands-on practice with report layouts and accessibility features, you'll develop the design sensibility needed to create reports that engage users and drive action.
What's included
8 videos9 readings8 assignments
Modern business intelligence goes far beyond static charts—it creates interactive experiences that empower users to explore data and discover insights independently. This module transforms your reports from simple presentations into dynamic analytical tools. You'll master filtering mechanisms, drill-through capabilities, and bookmarking features that enable guided exploration. Through buttons, actions, and state management, you'll learn to craft data stories that lead users through logical analytical paths while giving them the freedom to explore areas of particular interest. These skills enable you to create engaging experiences that turn casual report viewers into active data explorers.
What's included
8 videos8 readings9 assignments
As analytical requirements become more sophisticated, standard charts may not suffice to convey complex insights effectively. This module expands your visualization toolkit with advanced chart types, AI-powered analytics, and custom visual capabilities. You'll learn when and how to implement specialized visualizations like waterfall charts and decomposition trees, while exploring AI features that automatically discover hidden patterns in your data. Through custom visuals and mobile optimization, you'll ensure your solutions work across all devices and scenarios, providing comprehensive analytical capabilities that meet diverse business needs.
What's included
8 videos8 readings9 assignments
The most powerful reports adapt to user needs, allowing for customized analysis without requiring multiple versions. This module introduces you to field parameters and dynamic reporting techniques that transform static reports into flexible analytical platforms. You'll learn to implement user-driven measure and dimension selection, enabling business users to customize their analytical experience. Through what-if parameters and scenario analysis capabilities, you'll create interactive planning tools that support strategic decision-making. These skills enable you to build single reports that serve multiple analytical purposes while maintaining simplicity and usability.
What's included
8 videos8 readings9 assignments
While interactive reports excel at exploration and analysis, business operations often require formatted documents for compliance, distribution, and formal reporting. This module introduces you to paginated reports and advanced output formats that complement your interactive solutions. You'll learn when paginated reports are appropriate and how to design pixel-perfect layouts that meet professional documentation standards. Through parameter implementation and distribution configuration, you'll create automated reporting solutions that ensure the right information reaches the right people at the right time, completing your comprehensive Power BI skill set.
What's included
8 videos8 readings10 assignments
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