What is a Power BI dashboard?

A Power BI dashboard is a single page, often called a canvas, that uses visualizations to tell a story. Because it is limited to one page, a well-designed dashboard contains only the most-important elements of that story. The visualizations on a dashboard come from reports and each report is based on one dataset.

Is it simple to present data using Power BI?

Presenting data with Microsoft Power BI is simple as anyone can draw charts on the canvas and start visualizing numbers graphically. Unfortunately, it is not easy to design a good and appealing dashboard.

GRC-105: Microsoft Power BI Advanced Dashboard Design Concepts And Strategies

Name: GRC-105: Microsoft Power BI Advanced Dashboard Design Concepts And Strategies
Brand: GemRain

RM3,000.00

Unlock the full potential of your data with Advanced Dashboard Design strategies in Power BI.

A Power BI dashboard is an impactful, single-page visualization tool that tells a story through the use of visual representations of data. Its focused, concise nature means that only the most crucial elements of the data story are presented, ensuring maximum impact. The visualizations within a dashboard are derived from reports, and each report is built upon a single dataset.

A dashboard, therefore, serves as a gateway to the underlying reports and datasets. By selecting a visualization, users are transported to the report that was utilized to create it, providing a more detailed exploration of the data.

Our GRC-105: Microsoft Power BI Advanced Dashboard Design Concepts And Strategies course is designed to equip businesses with the skills and knowledge necessary to create effective, visually stunning dashboards that drive meaningful insights and support informed decision-making.

Training Duration: 2 Days

Certificate Of Completion Available
Group Private Class
VILT Class Available
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Presenting data with Microsoft Power BI is simple as anyone can draw charts on the canvas and start visualizing numbers graphically. Unfortunately, it is not easy to design a good and appealing dashboard.

This 2-day Power BI dashboard design course is designed for Power BI creators who wish to learn how to create beautiful and effective dashboards, while avoiding all the common design pitfalls and mistakes.
After completing this course, students will be able to:

Learn the 15 golden rules of dashboard design concepts in Microsoft Power BI.

Obtain a visual chart reference for different types of dashboard objectives and use them in their day-to-day lives.
Strategizing a Power BI Dashboard

What people think a dashboard is and what it really is.

The 15 Golden Rules of dashboard design.

Lab 00 – Sample Personal Finance dashboard

Rule 1:   Design for a Target

Design each dashboard for a single target person, group or specific goal.

Lab 01

Sample Dashboard Rule 0

Sample Dashboard Rule 1

Rule 2:   Keep Everything at a Glance

Design each dashboard to present all information in a single non-scrollable screen.

Lab 02

Sample Dashboard Rule 2

Sample Dashboard Sizes

Sample Dashboard Mobile

Sample Dashboard Hierarchical

Rule 3:   Keep it Simple

The foundation of a good design is simplicity!

Lab 03

Sample Dashboard Rule 3

Sample Dashboard Rule 3 Dark

Rule 4:   Align All Elements

Always align all elements on the dashboard.

Lab 04

Sample Dashboard Rule 4

Sample Dashboard Placeholder

Rule 5:   Be Consistent in Your Design

Repetition means familiarity.

Implement a pattern of design.

Lab 05

Sample Dashboard Rule 5

Rule 6:   Highlight the Most Relevant Information

A good dashboard contains only information that is relevant to its scope.

Lab 06

Sample Dashboard Rule 6

Rule 7:   Be Clear

A good dashboard should use simple terminology and explain all abbreviations.

Lab 07

Sample Dashboard Rule 7

Rule 8:   Start from Zero

The value of the y-axis should start from zero albeit some exceptions.

Lab 08

Sample Dashboard Rule 8

Sample Dashboard Body Temperature

Rule 9:   Shorten All the Numbers

Dashboard users usually aren’t interested in seeing precise figures.

Lab 09

Sample Dashboard Rule 9

Rule 10:   Show the Context

Indicating a context for a number is more informative.

Lab 10

Sample Dashboard Rule 10

Rule 11:   Choose the Right Colors

Colors are not only decorative, but they convey messages and cause emotions.

Lab 11

Sample Dashboard Rule 11

Sample Dashboard ColorHelper

Rule 12:   Dashboards are NOT Reports

A dashboard is just an overview to monitor a certain situation and should not go deep into the details.

Lab 12

Sample Dashboard Rule 12

Rule 13:   Show Variations

A dashboard should present comparisons and highlight changes where possible.

Lab 13

Sample Dashboard Rule 13

Sample Dashboard Variations

Rule 14:   Leave the Noise Off

Very often, there are too much information which are useless to be presented.

Lab 14

Sample Dashboard Rule 14

Rule 15:   Pick the Right Charts

Too many times people present the right data but with the wrong chart.

Lab 15

Sample Dashboard Rule 15
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