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Power BI: Data Visualization & Storytelling
Course 8648
1 DAY COURSE

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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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Attendance Method

How will you be attending the class?

Selecting 'Live Virtual' allows you to attend remotely from work or home. You will receive email communication well before the class starts with detailed instructions on how to validate your equipment and connect to the classroom for a quality learning experience.

Additional Details (optional)

Private Team Training

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