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Power BI: Data Visualization & Storytelling

Course Outline

Learn how to turn Power BI reports into clear, compelling data stories. This course focuses on visualization design, storytelling principles, report layout, dashboard creation, filtering, drill-through navigation, bookmarks, workspaces, and report distribution through the Power BI Service.

Power BI: Data Visualization & Storytelling Benefits

  • In this course, you will:

    • Understand the art behind visualizations.
    • Understand the implications behind choosing the right charts.
    • Understand the impact of color.
    • Understand the shape and size.
    • Understand the use of Power BI custom visuals.
    • Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching.

  • Prerequisites

    Attendees in this course should have experience with Power BI at the level of Learning Tree Course 1360, Introduction to Power BI Training.

Power BI: Data Visualization & Storytelling Course Outline

Training Content

Storytelling With Data

  • Define data storytelling and why reports need a clear narrative
  • Explore the science behind effective visualizations
  • Apply Gestalt principles and pre-attentive attributes
  • Use Agile techniques to gather requirements
  • Convert business questions into a usable Power BI data model

Designing and Building Power BI Reports

  • Apply page design concepts, layout, balance, contrast, and repetition
  • Choose the right chart type for the right business purpose
  • Build and format Power BI visuals
  • Use conditional formatting, reference lines, tables, sparklines, and AI visuals
  • Create a report dashboard that communicates insights at a glance

Publishing, Dashboards, and Workspaces

  • Publish reports to the Power BI Service
  • Compare dashboards, reports, semantic models, and datasets
  • Work with My Workspace and collaborative Workspaces
  • Apply workspace security roles
  • Create dashboards using static and live tiles

Filters, Slicers, and Advanced Report Navigation

  • Configure visual, page-level, and report-level filters
  • Build slicers for interactive report filtering
  • Create drill-through pages and tooltip pages
  • Capture report states with bookmarks
  • Use hierarchies, drill-down behavior, and edit interactions
  • Explore Azure Maps, button slicers, and the new summary card

Finalizing and Distributing Reports

  • Use AppSource visuals and Power BI themes
  • Apply custom themes and branding
  • Review the full report design process
  • Package and distribute reports using Power BI apps

 

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