Online Course
Power BI Data Visualization Hero

Name: Power BI for Beginners: Build Dashboards That Impress
Price: 36 USD

Unleash your data storytelling with Power BI Data Visualization Hero. This hands-on beginner course is your fast-track introduction to the world of business intelligence and dashboard design.

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Skill level:

Basic

Duration:

3 hours

Lessons (3 hours)

CPE credits:

3

CPE stands for Continuing Professional Education and represents the mandatory credits a wide range of professionals must earn to maintain their licenses and stay current with regulations and best practices. One CPE credit typically equals 50 minutes of learning. For more details, visit NASBA's official website: www.nasbaregistry.org

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What you learn

How to navigate and use the Power BI interface with confidence
The fundamentals of data visualization
Which chart types to use (and avoid) for different types of analysis
How to build interactive dashboards from scratch
Common mistakes in visualizations—and how to fix them

Topics & tools

TheoryDashboard DesignData VisualizationDashboard ReportingPowerbiExcel

Your instructor

Alex Kolokolov

Track record

Bringing real-world expertise from leading global companies

Academic background

Engineer's Degree, Information Technology, Ural State Technical University

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Course overview

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Course OVERVIEW

Description

CPE Credits: 3 Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: QAS Self Study

You’ll learn how to turn raw data into clear and impactful visuals using Microsoft Power BI—no coding needed. Through real-world examples, interactive practice, and expert insights, you'll master the essentials: reporting fundamentals, charts fine-tuning, KPI cards design and creation, slicers, filters and interactions configuration, and how to put it all together step-by-step. No prior experience with Power BI is required—the first section will guide you through the main interface. Ideal for aspiring analysts, managers, sales specialists, office workers and anyone tired of spreadsheets and Excel tables—this course will help you build dashboards that speak for themselves.

Power BI Desktop is available for Windows but not for MacOS. If you’re using MacOS, you can use a virtual machine (VM) for Power BI Desktop on the Mac. Or if you have a corporate MS account, feel free to use the Power BI Web Version.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of Excel

Advanced preparation

None

Curriculum

34 lessons 12 exercises 1 exam

1. Reporting Fundamentals

27 min

The first section is your guided entry point into Power BI Desktop, designed for those opening it for the first time. You’ll get familiar with the key interface elements, understand how it compares to tools like Excel and PowerPoint, and begin working with a practice dataset that’s used throughout the course.

27 min

The first section is your guided entry point into Power BI Desktop, designed for those opening it for the first time. You’ll get familiar with the key interface elements, understand how it compares to tools like Excel and PowerPoint, and begin working with a practice dataset that’s used throughout the course.

Getting Started

Course Introduction

Power BI Key Elements

How Power BI Builds Charts

Chart Anatomy

Section 1 Tips & Notes

Exercise
2. Fine-tuning For Standard Charts

25 min

This section explores the real-world challenges of choosing the right charts—not just from theory, but in a way that resonates with your audience. You’ll learn how to balance best practices with user preferences and how to justify your visualization choices clearly and convincingly to both data-minded analysts and visually driven stakeholders.

25 min

This section explores the real-world challenges of choosing the right charts—not just from theory, but in a way that resonates with your audience. You’ll learn how to balance best practices with user preferences and how to justify your visualization choices clearly and convincingly to both data-minded analysts and visually driven stakeholders.

How to Choose Charts Correctly

Chart Chooser

Categories and Dynamics Visualization

Structure Visualization

Common Mistakes

Section 2 Tips & Notes

Exercise
3. KPI Cards

34 min

The KPI Cards section focuses on how to effectively display key performance indicators for immediate impact. You’ll learn the difference between business-defined KPIs and simple summary metrics, and how to design cards that clearly communicate the most important figures at a glance.

34 min

The KPI Cards section focuses on how to effectively display key performance indicators for immediate impact. You’ll learn the difference between business-defined KPIs and simple summary metrics, and how to design cards that clearly communicate the most important figures at a glance.

KPI Card

Step-by-Step guide

KPI Card Creation

New Card

Updated KPI Card

Bullet Chart KPI

Section 3 Tips & Notes

💥Bonus Lecture💥

Exercise
4. Filters and Interactions

28 min

This section introduces one of Power BI’s most essential interactive tools—slicers. You’ll learn how to create and customize slicers to filter your visuals effectively, enhancing user control and making your dashboards truly interactive.

28 min

This section introduces one of Power BI’s most essential interactive tools—slicers. You’ll learn how to create and customize slicers to filter your visuals effectively, enhancing user control and making your dashboards truly interactive.

Halfway There

Slicers and Filters

Step-by-Step Guide for a Slicer by Category

Cross-filtering

Section 4Tips & Notes

Exercise
5. Dashboard Design and Assembly

38 min

The last section of the course brings together all the core visuals—charts, cards, tables, and slicers—into one cohesive, interactive dashboard. You’ll explore the fundamentals of layout, composition, and design logic to ensure your reports are not just functional, but intuitive and impactful.

38 min

The last section of the course brings together all the core visuals—charts, cards, tables, and slicers—into one cohesive, interactive dashboard. You’ll explore the fundamentals of layout, composition, and design logic to ensure your reports are not just functional, but intuitive and impactful.

Putting It All Together

Step-by-Step Guide for a Dashboard

Information Levels

Section 5 Tips & Notes

Exercise
6. Dashboard Assembly Video Guide

21 min

A video guide on assembling a dashboard: from setting up visuals to organizing the layout for clear and effective reporting. This section summarizes and walks you through all the steps you've learned to assemble your dashboard.

21 min

A video guide on assembling a dashboard: from setting up visuals to organizing the layout for clear and effective reporting. This section summarizes and walks you through all the steps you've learned to assemble your dashboard.

First Steps to Create a Simple Dashboard

Assembly Step 1. The Sketch

Assembly Step 2. The Draft

Assembly Step 3. Final Design

Wrapping It Up
7. Course exam

18 min

18 min

Course exam

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