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Create Visuals in Power BI to Successfully Analyze Data WEBINAR

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4.0 Credits

Member Price $149.00

Non-Member Price $199.00

Overview

Dive into the intuitive interfaces of Power BI Desktop and PowerBI.com and learn to navigate these platforms with ease and confidence. The course is meticulously structured to provide you with demonstrations and practical knowledge. Starting with a comprehensive tour of the Power BI Desktop and PowerBI.com interfaces, you’ll quickly move to the core of creating impactful visuals. Explore a wide array of available visuals and learn how to select the most effective ones for your data stories. Through detailed sessions on building interactivity into your visuals, you will discover how to create dynamic reports that not only captivate but also communicate effectively. This course will also guide you through the process of publishing your reports on PowerBI.com, ensuring that your insights reach their intended audience with the right impact. By the end of this transformative journey, you will be adept at leveraging the full capabilities of Power BI. Your newfound ability to create interactive, engaging, and informative visual reports will make you an indispensable asset in any data-driven decision-making process. Embrace this opportunity to elevate your professional profile, enhance your analytical capabilities, and become a sought-after expert in the field of data visualization.

Highlights

Tour of the Power BI Desktop Interface: Understand the layout, tools, and features of Power BI Desktop. Tour of PowerBI.com Interface: Familiarize with the online environment of Power BI for report creation. Importing Power Pivot Data Model: Understand how to integrate Power Pivot models into Power BI for more complex data analysis. Building Visuals: Learn the step-by-step process to create compelling visuals and understand the importance of visual context in data storytelling. Review of Available Visuals: Explore the variety of visuals available in Power BI and their appropriate applications. Power BI Desktop Features: Delve into the advanced features of Power BI Desktop, enhancing data manipulation and visualization capabilities. Building Interactivity into Visuals: Learn to create dynamic and interactive reports that engage and inform. Publishing Reports to PowerBI.com: Gain skills in uploading and managing reports on PowerBI.com for wider access and collaboration.

Prerequisites

Attended the “Build a Data Model for analysis in Power BI” or equivalent

Designed For

This course is ideal for business analysts, data analysts, project managers, and any professionals keen on enhancing their data visualization and analysis skills using Microsoft Power BI. It is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience in data analytics tools.

Objectives

Apply advanced features of Power BI Desktop to optimize data visualization and report customization. Determine the most effective visualization techniques for various data sets by exploring the range of available options in Power BI. Choose appropriate visuals and tools within Power BI to enhance the storytelling aspect of data analysis. Use Power BI’s interactivity features to create dynamic, engaging, and user-responsive data reports.

Preparation

Download the handout and practice material prior to course

Notice

None.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Bryan Smith, CPA Crossings LLC

Bryan L. Smith, CPA, CITP, CISA is the co-founder of CPA Crossings in Rochester, MI. He is a CPA with a strong background in information technology and serves as a virtual CIO to CPA firms and professional organizations. He specializes in the planning and deployment of effective technology solutions. Bryan and John Higgins recently authored Ten Steps to a Digital Practice in the Cloud, which has been published by the AICPA. Bryan helps firm leaders understand the opportunities associated with deploying information technology to improve productivity, enhance client services, and increase profitability. He uses his extensive knowledge and experience to help CPAs bridge the gap between business and technology. He is a past chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs Information Technology Committee and the Leadership Committee.

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Non-Member Price $199.00

Member Price $149.00