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Power BI for Impactful Executive Dashboards
Transform raw data into compelling visual narratives that resonate with leadership and drive strategic decisions. Learn to build executive-ready reports.
IntermediateEnglish4 sections6 hours341 students
What you’ll be able to do
- Design and implement advanced data models suitable for executive reporting.
- Utilize DAX to create complex measures and calculated columns for deeper insights.
- Apply best practices for effective dashboard layout, visualization, and storytelling.
- Connect to and transform data from various enterprise data sources.
- Publish and share interactive dashboards securely with executive stakeholders.
- Implement row-level security (RLS) for sensitive executive data.
- Optimize Power BI reports for performance and user experience.
Inside this course
4 sections · 18 activities · 6 hours total length
01Module 1: Foundations of Executive Dashboard Design
- Introduction to Executive Dashboards: Impact and Purpose15:00
- Planning Your Dashboard: From Business Question to Data Needs18:00
- Data Modeling Best Practices for Executives25:00
- Exercise: Designing a High-Level Dashboard Blueprint32:00
02Module 2: Advanced Data Transformation and DAX for Insights
- Power Query for Executive Data Preparation20:00
- Introduction to DAX for Executive Metrics15:00
- Creating Complex DAX Measures: Time Intelligence and Comparisons30:00
- Lab: Building Advanced DAX Measures45:00
- Quiz: Data Transformation and DAX Fundamentals8:00
03Module 3: Visual Storytelling and Dashboard Interactivity
- Choosing the Right Visualizations for Executive Impact20:00
- Dashboard Layout and Design Principles25:00
- Implementing Interactivity: Slicers, Filters, and Drill-Through35:00
- Lab: Designing and Building an Interactive Executive Dashboard50:00
- Knowledge Check: Dashboard Design and Interactivity10:00
04Module 4: Publishing, Security, and Performance Optimization
- Publishing to Power BI Service and Workspace Management15:00
- Implementing Row-Level Security (RLS) for Confidential Data20:00
- Performance Optimization Techniques for Large Dashboards18:00
- Final Project: Refine and Secure Your Executive Dashboard25:00
About this course
Unlock the power of Power BI to craft compelling, executive-level dashboards that drive strategic decision-making. Transform raw data into actionable insights and present them with impact.
Who this is for
- Business analysts looking to create advanced Power BI reports for leadership.
- Data professionals aiming to enhance their Power BI dashboard design skills.
- Managers and team leads who need to present data-driven insights to executives.
- Anyone looking to transform raw data into compelling executive-level dashboards.
- Power BI users seeking to master DAX and advanced visualization techniques.
Before you begin
- Basic understanding of Power BI Desktop interface and fundamental concepts.
- Access to Power BI Desktop (free download).
- Familiarity with data concepts (tables, columns, relationships).
- A computer with Windows 10/11 or a Mac running Windows via Parallels/Boot Camp.
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
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How will I learn?
Work through the course sections and activities in your Onlearn course player, at your own pace. Your progress is saved to your account.
Is this a subscription?
No. Each course is purchased separately with one payment.