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Power BI for Project Managers: Track, Analyze & Report Progress
Transform raw project data into dynamic dashboards. Gain real-time insights into timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to keep your projects on track and stakeholders informed.
IntermediateEnglish4 sections4.5 hours383 students
What you’ll be able to do
- Connect Power BI to common project management data sources (e.g., Excel, SharePoint, SQL).
- Clean, transform, and model project data for effective analysis.
- Design and build interactive dashboards to visualize project progress, budget, and schedule.
- Apply DAX formulas to create custom measures and calculated columns relevant to project metrics.
- Publish and share Power BI reports and dashboards with stakeholders securely.
- Interpret project data visualizations to identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
Inside this course
4 sections · 17 activities · 4.5 hours total length
01Module 1: Getting Started with Power BI for Project Data
- Introduction to Power BI for Project Managers10:00
- Connecting to Project Data Sources15:00
- Data Transformation with Power Query20:00
- Hands-on Lab: Importing and Cleaning Project Schedule Data15:00
02Module 2: Data Modeling and DAX for Project Metrics
- Building a Robust Project Data Model15:00
- Introduction to DAX for Project Managers20:00
- Calculating Key Project Performance Indicators (KPIs) with DAX25:00
- Hands-on Lab: Building a Project Performance Data Model20:00
03Module 3: Visualizing Project Progress and Performance
- Choosing the Right Visualizations for Project Data15:00
- Designing Interactive Project Dashboards20:00
- Creating Dynamic Filters and Slicers15:00
- Hands-on Project: Building a Project Progress Dashboard30:00
- Quiz: Project Visualization Best Practices5:00
04Module 4: Publishing, Sharing, and Advanced Topics
- Publishing Reports to Power BI Service10:00
- Sharing and Collaboration with Stakeholders15:00
- Setting Up Data Refresh and Gateways15:00
- Introduction to Row-Level Security for Project Data5:00
About this course
Master Power BI to effectively track, analyze, and report project progress, empowering you to make data-driven decisions and communicate insights with clarity. Transform raw project data into compelling dashboards and reports.
Who this is for
- Project Managers seeking to enhance their reporting and analytical capabilities.
- Project Coordinators and Schedulers looking to automate project tracking.
- Business Analysts involved in project performance reporting.
- Anyone responsible for communicating project status and insights to stakeholders.
- Professionals aiming to transition from manual reporting to dynamic, interactive dashboards.
Before you begin
- Basic understanding of project management concepts and terminology.
- A free Power BI Desktop installation (instructions provided).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is helpful but not strictly required.
- Stable internet connection for accessing course materials and Power BI Service.
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
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