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Power BI – Building Interactive Charts and Dashboards

Learn how to create interactive charts, dynamic dashboards, and insightful visual reports using Power BI to support data-driven decision making.=

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Power BI Fundamentals That Build Data Skills

This Basic Power BI course is designed for learners who want to start their journey in data visualization and business intelligence. It is ideal for beginners with little or no prior experience in Power BI or data analytics.

The course focuses on understanding the Power BI interface, importing data, basic data cleaning, creating simple charts, and building introductory dashboards. Learners will gain practical skills to visualize data and create clear, meaningful reports for everyday business use.

Duration

3 Months

Sessions

36

Classes Days

Mon, Wed, Fri

Summary Of The Course

Power BI is widely used by organizations to turn data into visual insights that support faster and better decision-making. However, the real value of Power BI lies not only in charts, but in interactive dashboards that allow users to explore data, compare performance, and uncover patterns without technical complexity.
This training is designed for participants who want to build strong visual and dashboarding skills in Power BI without going deep into technical calculations or coding. The focus is on data preparation, visual design, interactivity, and storytelling, enabling participants to create professional-grade dashboards that business users can easily understand and explore.

  • Introduction to Power BI Interface

  • Importing Data from Excel & CSV

  • Basic Data Cleaning & Transformation

  • Creating Charts, Tables & Visuals

  • Building Simple Interactive Dashboards

  • Basic Reporting for Business Use

This Basic Power BI course is designed for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of data visualization and reporting. Learners will gain hands-on experience in importing data, creating charts, and building simple interactive dashboards.

  • Understanding the Power BI interface and workflow

  • Importing data from Excel, CSV, and basic data sources

  • Performing basic data cleaning and transformation

  • Creating charts, tables, and visual reports

  • Building simple interactive dashboards

In this course, learners will understand how Power BI works and how to turn raw data into meaningful visual reports. The focus is on learning the complete reporting workflow—from importing data to creating charts and simple dashboards—making it easier to present insights clearly for business use.

  • Microsoft Power BI Desktop

  • Basic data modeling techniques

  • Introductory DAX calculations

  • Data visualization best practices

  • Report and dashboard design basics

Learners will work with Microsoft Power BI Desktop and develop essential skills in data modeling, basic DAX, and visual design. The course helps build a strong foundation in using Power BI tools to create clear, interactive, and user-friendly dashboards for everyday reporting needs.

  • Understand how Power BI is used for business reporting and performance tracking
  • Load and prepare data for visualization and dashboarding
  • Create a wide range of business-friendly charts and visuals
  • Design interactive dashboards using filters, slicers, and drill-downs
  • Use bookmarks and buttons to create guided dashboard experiences
  • Build tooltip pages to provide contextual insights
  • Apply data storytelling principles to communicate insights effectively

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📚 Table of Contents

Introduction to Business Intelligence and Visual Analytics

Session Subjects Discussed

  • Role of Business Intelligence and dashboards in modern organizations
  • Examples of effective dashboards and common design mistakes
  • Overview of Power BI ecosystem and reporting workflow
  • Understanding business questions and translating them into visuals

Getting Started with Power BI and Data Loading

Session Subjects Discussed

  • Navigating Power BI Desktop and understanding key views
  • Connecting to common data sources (Excel, CSV, folders, databases)
  • Understanding data structure from a visualization perspective
  • Basic checks before moving to charting and dashboards

Data Preparation for Effective Visuals

Session Subjects Discussed

  • Cleaning data using Power Query for visualization purposes
  • Handling missing values, incorrect data types, and formatting
  • Creating derived columns using no-code transformations
  • Preparing data layouts suitable for charts and dashboards

Building Core Charts and Visuals

Session Subjects Discussed

  • Tables, matrices, and KPI cards for summary views
  • Bar, column, line, and combo charts for comparisons and trends
  • Choosing the right chart based on the business question
  • Formatting visuals for clarity, consistency, and impact

Interactivity – Filters, Drill-downs, and Tooltips

Session Subjects Discussed

  • Using slicers and filters to enable user-driven exploration
  • Drill-down and drill-through techniques for layered analysis
  • Creating tooltip pages for contextual and on-hover insights
  • Enhancing user experience without increasing dashboard complexity

Dashboard Design, Bookmarks, and Storytelling

Session Subjects Discussed

  • Structuring dashboards for executive and operational audiences
  • Using bookmarks and buttons to create guided navigation
  • Designing multi-view dashboards using show/hide techniques
  • Applying storytelling principles to guide users to insights
  • Publishing, sharing, and best practices for real-world usage

📚 Table of Contents

Introduction to Business Intelligence and Visual Analytics

Session Subjects Discussed

  • Role of Business Intelligence and dashboards in modern organizations
  • Examples of effective dashboards and common design mistakes
  • Overview of Power BI ecosystem and reporting workflow
  • Understanding business questions and translating them into visuals

Getting Started with Power BI and Data Loading

Session Subjects Discussed

  • Navigating Power BI Desktop and understanding key views
  • Connecting to common data sources (Excel, CSV, folders, databases)
  • Understanding data structure from a visualization perspective
  • Basic checks before moving to charting and dashboards

Data Preparation for Effective Visuals

Session Subjects Discussed

  • Cleaning data using Power Query for visualization purposes
  • Handling missing values, incorrect data types, and formatting
  • Creating derived columns using no-code transformations
  • Preparing data layouts suitable for charts and dashboards

Building Core Charts and Visuals

Session Subjects Discussed

  • Tables, matrices, and KPI cards for summary views
  • Bar, column, line, and combo charts for comparisons and trends
  • Choosing the right chart based on the business question
  • Formatting visuals for clarity, consistency, and impact

Interactivity – Filters, Drill-downs, and Tooltips

Session Subjects Discussed

  • Using slicers and filters to enable user-driven exploration
  • Drill-down and drill-through techniques for layered analysis
  • Creating tooltip pages for contextual and on-hover insights
  • Enhancing user experience without increasing dashboard complexity

Dashboard Design, Bookmarks, and Storytelling

Session Subjects Discussed

  • Structuring dashboards for executive and operational audiences
  • Using bookmarks and buttons to create guided navigation
  • Designing multi-view dashboards using show/hide techniques
  • Applying storytelling principles to guide users to insights
  • Publishing, sharing, and best practices for real-world usage

Why Learn Basic Power BI?

Basic Power BI equips you with essential skills to turn raw data into clear, visual reports and dashboards. It helps beginners understand data, track performance, and present insights effectively using charts and interactive visuals.

High-Demand Data Skills

Power BI skills are in high demand across industries such as sales, finance, operations, marketing, and management—opening doors to data-focused and growth-oriented roles.

Data Visualization & Business Insights

Learn how to analyze data and present insights through charts, reports, and dashboards that help organizations understand performance and make informed decisions.

Practical Reporting & Dashboard Creation

Build clear, interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI to track key metrics, monitor trends, and support everyday business intelligence needs.

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What is the Basic Power BI program at TechVerse by BGMC?

The Basic Power BI program at TechVerse by BGMC is a beginner-level training designed to help learners understand data visualization, reporting, and dashboard creation using Microsoft Power BI.

The Basic Power BI training is offered through online learning, making it accessible to learners from anywhere.

This course is ideal for students, fresh graduates, working professionals, and beginners who want to start a career in data analysis or business intelligence.

Learners gain practical skills in data visualization, reporting, and dashboard creation, enabling them to analyze data and support data-driven business decisions.

Yes, the Basic Power BI program at TechVerse follows industry-relevant standards and provides a certificate upon successful completion.

TechVerse focuses on hands-on learning, real-world examples, and beginner-friendly teaching methods to ensure learners build a strong foundation in Power BI.

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