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Dashboards and visual reporting
Power BI Dashboard Course
Learn to design Power BI dashboards that answer a clear business question - with the right visuals, interactions and layout.
- Hands-on, project-based
- Trainer feedback on every module
- Free counselling & demo on request
- Format
- Live, instructor-led
- Duration
- Shared at counselling
- Fees
- Shared on enquiry
- Level
- Beginner to advanced
Power BI Dashboard Course overview
Most weak dashboards fail on purpose, not on tools: too many charts, no clear question, and colours that mean nothing. This course starts from the decision the dashboard supports and works backward to metrics, visuals and interactions.
You build six dashboards, one for each major business function, on datasets provided in class. The model and DAX underneath come from the Power BI course; here the focus is reporting craft.
Who this course is for
- Power BI learners who can build visuals but want better reports
- Analysts producing recurring management dashboards
- Business users who consume dashboards and want to design them well
Prerequisites
- Basic Power BI Desktop skills
Dashboards you will build
KPI dashboard
Headline measures with targets, trends and conditional formatting.
Sales dashboard
Revenue, margin, pipeline and product mix with region drill-down.
Finance dashboard
Budget vs actual, variance waterfall and cash trend.
HR dashboard
Headcount, attrition and hiring funnel.
Marketing dashboard
Campaign spend, leads and conversion by channel.
Operations dashboard
Delivery performance, backlog and exception views.
Visual design principles
- Start with the question and the audience
- Choose the simplest chart that answers it
- Use colour for meaning, not decoration
- Design for mobile and for accessibility
- Test with a real user before publishing
What you will learn
- Plan a dashboard from a business question
- Pick and format visuals correctly
- Add slicers, bookmarks, drill-through and tooltips
- Create KPI cards and conditional formatting
- Design consistent themes and layouts
- Publish and share through Power BI Service
Tools covered
- Power BI Desktop
- Power BI Service
- Themes and bookmarks
- DAX (as needed)
Practical projects
Executive sales dashboard. Two pages with summary and drill-down.
Finance variance dashboard. Waterfall and budget vs actual.
Operations scorecard. Exceptions and trend monitoring.
Detailed curriculum
The program is taught module by module. Each module ends with a hands-on exercise built on business-style data.
Module 1Dashboard planning
- Audience, decisions, metrics
- Wireframing
Module 2Visual selection
- Bar, line, matrix, map, waterfall, decomposition tree
Module 3Interactivity
- Slicers, cross-filtering, bookmarks, drill-through
Module 4KPI design
- Cards, targets, conditional formatting
Module 5Theme and layout
- Colour, typography, grid, accessibility
Module 6Functional dashboards
- Sales, finance, HR, marketing, operations builds
Module 7Publish and review
- Service, sharing, feedback loop
Learning methodology
Every concept is taught on a working file. You see the business question first - for example, "which regions missed target last quarter?" - and then build the formula, query or measure that answers it.
Each module closes with an exercise you complete yourself, followed by trainer feedback. Mistakes are part of the process: we cover the errors people actually hit, such as text-formatted numbers, broken lookups and wrong relationship direction.
Training files and practice datasets are provided so you can repeat every exercise after class.
Training format, batches and certification
Format. Instructor-led, practical sessions. Online, classroom and hybrid options are confirmed when you speak to us.
Batches. Upcoming batch dates are shared during counselling so you get current information. Ask for weekday, weekend or fast-track availability.
Certification. You receive a CharterPeak course completion certificate on completing the program and its assessments. This is not a Microsoft certification. If you want to prepare for a Microsoft exam such as PL-300, tell us and we will map the syllabus to the official skills outline.
Your trainers
Trainer names, backgrounds and areas taught are listed on our trainers page. Ask for a short demo class or a call with the trainer before you enrol.
Sample lesson: removing half the charts
A learner’s first sales dashboard has fourteen visuals. We rewrite the page around three questions - how are we doing vs target, where is the gap, what changed - cut it to five visuals, and the same data suddenly reads in ten seconds.
Career applications
- Power BI report developer
- BI and data analyst roles
- Business reporting in finance, sales, HR and operations
- Dashboards double as portfolio pieces
Continue your learning path
- Strengthen calculations in DAX
- Improve model design in data modeling
- Compare approaches in the Excel dashboard course
Frequently asked questions
Are the dashboard examples real?
They are built by you in class from the training datasets. Where we show finished examples they are our own work or clearly sourced.
Do I need DAX?
Some. We introduce the measures each dashboard needs; the DAX course goes deeper.
Can I publish dashboards from my laptop to colleagues?
Sharing requires a Power BI licence setup at your organisation. We explain the options during the Service module.
Will I get dashboard templates?
You keep the .pbix files you build in class.
What is the duration of the Power BI Dashboard Course?
Duration depends on the batch (weekday, weekend or fast-track). We confirm the schedule and total hours when you speak to us, so you get current information rather than a fixed number on a web page.
Who can join the Power BI Dashboard Course?
Students, graduates, working professionals and career changers. The prerequisites are listed on this page; if you are unsure, book a free counselling call and we will point you to the right starting course.
Is the training practical?
Yes. Each module is taught on working files with exercises you complete yourself, followed by trainer feedback and project work.
Is the training online or in a classroom?
Delivery options depend on the batch. Ask about current online, offline and hybrid availability when you enquire.
Is certification provided?
You receive a CharterPeak completion certificate after finishing the program and its assessments. It is not a Microsoft certification and we do not promise exam results.
What fees and payment options apply?
Fees depend on the batch and format and are shared on enquiry. See our refund policy before you enrol.
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