ONLEARN COURSE
Power BI for Project Managers: Track & Forecast Success
Transform your project data into actionable insights. Learn to build dynamic dashboards that monitor progress, predict outcomes, and keep stakeholders informed.
IntermediateEnglish3 sections4 hours704 students
What you’ll be able to do
- Connect and transform various project data sources (e.g., Excel, SharePoint, Jira) into Power BI.
- Design and build interactive Power BI dashboards for project tracking and reporting.
- Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project progress and health.
- Develop basic forecasting models within Power BI to predict project timelines and costs.
- Utilize DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to create calculated measures and columns relevant to project management.
- Publish and share Power BI reports effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
- Identify and troubleshoot common data visualization challenges in project reporting.
Inside this course
3 sections · 16 activities · 4 hours total length
01Module 1: Getting Started with Project Data in Power BI
- Introduction to Power BI for Project Managers10:00
- Connecting to Project Data Sources20:00
- Data Transformation with Power Query Editor25:00
- Building Your First Project Data Model20:00
- Hands-on Lab: Importing and Cleaning Project Data15:00
02Module 2: Visualizing Project Progress and Performance
- Designing Effective Project Dashboards15:00
- Visualizing Project Schedule and Milestones20:00
- Tracking Budget and Resource Allocation20:00
- Implementing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)15:00
- Hands-on Lab: Building a Project Health Dashboard20:00
03Module 3: Forecasting and Advanced Project Analytics
- Introduction to DAX for Project Metrics20:00
- Basic Project Forecasting Techniques in Power BI20:00
- What-If Analysis for Project Scenarios15:00
- Publishing and Sharing Project Reports10:00
- Course Conclusion and Next Steps5:00
- Hands-on Lab: Forecasting Project Completion and Cost15:00
About this course
Master Power BI to elevate your project management. Learn to track key metrics, visualize progress, and forecast project success with powerful, interactive dashboards.
Who this is for
- Project Managers looking to enhance their reporting and analytical skills.
- Team Leads and Project Coordinators responsible for tracking project progress.
- Business Analysts who support project teams with data-driven insights.
- Anyone interested in leveraging Power BI for efficient project portfolio management.
Before you begin
- Basic understanding of project management principles and terminology.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for data handling.
- Power BI Desktop installed on your computer (free download from Microsoft).
- A free Power BI Service account (optional, for publishing reports).
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
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No. Each course is purchased separately with one payment.