Join us for the Microsoft Power BI: Dashboard in a Day workshop on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This hands-on event offers data enthusiasts and business professionals the opportunity to explore the powerful capabilities of Microsoft Power BI. Whether you’re new to Power BI or looking to advance your skills, this workshop provides practical knowledge and experience to create impactful visualizations and reports that drive informed decisions.

Power BI Desktop enables users to integrate data from multiple sources, transform it into unified models, and generate valuable insights. With over 135 data sources and 250+ custom visualizations, Power BI simplifies data connectivity and visualization. Seamless integration with tools like Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams ensures effortless sharing of insights across organizations.

This workshop is ideal for beginners seeking foundational knowledge and experienced users refining their skills. Participants will gain expertise in importing and transforming data, building interactive dashboards, and utilizing advanced features like calculated measures and custom visualizations. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your data with Microsoft Power BI.

About Power BI

Power BI Desktop is a dynamic report designer tool that enables users to:

  • Bring data from multiple sources and transform it into a unified data model.
  • Utilize over 135 cloud and on-premises data sources and 250+ custom visualizations.
  • Integrate seamlessly with Microsoft tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.

The reports and dashboards created in Power BI can be embedded into various platforms, ensuring flexibility and accessibility across organizations.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is open to all individuals interested in data analysis and business insights. While no prior Power BI experience is necessary, a basic understanding of Excel and data tables is recommended.

Workshop Highlights

Theoretical Session: Data Quality and Visualization Principles

Participants will begin the day with a theory session covering key principles, including:

  • Data quality best practices.
  • Establishing context, audience, and goals for visualizations.
  • Selecting the best visualizations and layouts for your data.
  • Applying Tufte Guidelines, Gestalt Principles, and Pre-Attentive Attributes for effective communication.

Hands-On Power BI Workshop

In the second part of the session, participants will:

  • Import and transform data using Power Query Editor.
  • Create relationships between tables.
  • Develop engaging visualizations and dashboards.
  • Utilize advanced features such as calculated measures, bookmarks, and custom buttons.
  • Format and interact with visualizations to optimize impact.

Workshop Details

  • Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central Time
  • Location: Online (Teams) ·
  • Registration Link: https://msevents.microsoft.com/event?id=850734107
  • Requirements:
    • Participants must bring their own laptops.
    • Power BI Desktop must be installed prior to attending. Download the link.