ONLEARN COURSE
Power BI Storytelling: Data to Decision
Transform raw numbers into compelling narratives. Learn to build interactive Power BI dashboards that guide stakeholders to clear, confident decisions.
IntermediateEnglish3 sections4 hours595 students
What you’ll be able to do
- Design Power BI reports specifically for data storytelling and audience engagement.
- Structure data insights into a logical narrative flow that drives understanding.
- Apply best practices for visualization selection to support your story's message.
- Utilize interactive elements in Power BI to enhance user exploration and discovery.
- Craft compelling titles, annotations, and textual context to complement visualizations.
- Develop dashboards that guide users to key insights and facilitate decision-making.
Inside this course
3 sections · 17 activities · 4 hours total length
01Module 1: Foundations of Data Storytelling in Power BI
- Introduction to Data Storytelling Principles15:00
- Identifying Your Audience and Their Needs12:00
- Defining Your Message: The Core of Your Story10:00
- Power BI Storytelling Best Practices (Video)18:00
- Exercise: Audience & Message Mapping20:00
02Module 2: Crafting the Narrative Arc with Power BI
- Structuring Your Report for Impact15:00
- Choosing the Right Visualizations for Your Story18:00
- Enhancing Clarity with Text and Annotations12:00
- Interactive Elements for User-Driven Exploration20:00
- Lab: Building a Narrative-Driven Dashboard25:00
- Quiz: Storytelling Design Principles5:00
03Module 3: Advanced Storytelling Techniques & Delivery
- Dashboard Design for Decision-Making (Video)18:00
- The Power of Custom Tooltips and Conditional Formatting15:00
- Creating an Executive Summary Page10:00
- Presenting Your Power BI Story Effectively12:00
- Project: End-to-End Storytelling Dashboard35:00
- Course Conclusion and Next Steps5:00
About this course
Transform your Power BI reports into compelling narratives that drive action. Learn to craft impactful stories with your data, moving beyond mere visualization to influence critical business decisions.
Who this is for
- Business analysts, data analysts, and BI developers who want to enhance their Power BI reporting skills.
- Anyone creating Power BI dashboards and reports who wants to make them more impactful and persuasive.
- Managers and team leads who need to present data-driven insights to stakeholders.
- Professionals looking to improve their ability to communicate complex data findings clearly and concisely.
Before you begin
- Basic to intermediate understanding of Power BI Desktop interface and functionalities (data loading, basic transformations, simple visualizations).
- Power BI Desktop installed on your computer.
- A desire to transform raw data into actionable business insights.
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
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Work through the course sections and activities in your Onlearn course player, at your own pace. Your progress is saved to your account.
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No. Each course is purchased separately with one payment.