Overview
This training will teach you to visualize data with Power BI. It focuses on the often-overlooked subject of data visualization. You will explore how to layout the screen, when to use tables and when a chart is the right choice, how to format the visual elements, pick the right colors and many more. You will learn the recommended approach for the most common analysis types such as ranking values, exploring distribution and observing behavior over time.
We will discuss the mechanics of visual perception and how they apply to data visualization. You will learn the theory and reasons behind each recommendation. That is, why a given approach makes the information easier to digest and helps the audience extract insights faster and enjoy looking at your visual story.
The training teaches you how to format your reports and visualization with Microsoft Power BI. However, the data visualization principles and best practices you will learn, you can apply anytime you visualize data in any product – Excel, PowerPoint, or drawing a chart on a sheet of paper.
DAY 1
We will focus quantitative data visualization – i.e. how to best present your numbers in a way that the reports consumers can quickly and easily digest the information and extract insights. You will learn the fundamentals of visual perception and how to use these specific when telling a data story. You will explore and apply best practices in formatting tables and charts.
DAY 2
During this day you will supplement you data visualization skills and learn how to combine everything in an end-to-end story. We will also present you with how to share a report with a wider audience in the Power BI Service. Also, how to interact with repots in the service and collaborate with other users.
Accreditation
ITCE is a Certified Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data&AI Training Services
What you’ll learn?
After completing this training, you will understand:
- How we perceive the visual information
- How to leverage these specifics of visual perception in building reports
- Why specific approaches, charts, and formats are (much) better in presenting quantitative information than other options
You will be able to confidently:
- Fundamentals, main components, key principals, and Data Visualization
- Format tables to efficiently convey your data message(s)
- Use the specifics of human Visual Perception to visualize data effectively
- Make trends and patterns pop up with graphs
- Rank and compare data with Bar and Column Charts
- Use Line Charts to explore how data changes over time (and other use cases)
- Effectively format common elements, shared in multiple chart types
- The importance of colors and how to select the proper ones for your reports and dashboards
- Put it all together – tell an end-to-end visual data story
User stories
- Power BI techie (PBI Dev, Data Analyst). I actively work with Power BI but lack systematic knowledge and approach to visualize the data.
- Looking for guidance and the best practices how create a visually appealing and informative reports end-to-end: how to design the page, where to place the various elements, how to format the chars, etc.
- I want to make my reports shine: build and visualize beyond the standard Power BI formatting
- I want to know how to make my reports communicate what matters, remove all distractions and focus on the insights and value
- I’ve seen lots of fancy reports over the Internet. Want to learn how to make mine shine too
- Power BI offers so many charts and tables. I never know which to use, when and why.
Instructors
Lyubomir Stefanov
Principal Data Architect @KPMG ITS
Lyubomir Stefanov is an IT professional with over 25 years of experience, blending roles in architecture, management, and pre-sales.
Lyubomir Stefanov
Lyubomir Stefanov is an IT professional with over 25 years of experience, blending roles in architecture, management, and pre-sales. His skills allow him to lead projects, consult clients, and design complete solutions. For the past seven years, he has focused on Data, Analytics, and Business Intelligence (BI), leading data projects and designing data lifecycles. He is passionate about Data Visualization, creating detailed dashboards, and enjoys teaching Power BI and Data Visualization as a Certified Trainer.
Stefanov has worked in various industries, including High Tech, Education, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunications, and Automotive. His projects have involved designing data and Power BI architectures and developing cost analysis tools. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. Fluent in Bulgarian and English, he is skilled in tools like Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure. He holds several Microsoft certifications, including Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate. Stefanov’s strategic thinking and problem-solving skills make him a valuable asset in IT and Data Analytics.
Ivan Zhelyazkov
Senior Data Engineer @KPMG ITS
With a strong background in the utilities industry, Ivan specializes in data analysis and has advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerBI.
Ivan Zhelyazkov
Ivan Zhelyazkov is a highly experienced analyst and Senior Data Engineer.
With a strong background in the utilities industry, Ivan specializes in data analysis and has advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerBI. His expertise spans DAX, M code, SQL, Azure, and Fabric. Ivan has successfully led major projects involving Power BI report development, data operations management, and optimization of global SLAs and KPIs.
Calendar
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend?
This course suits anyone working with data in one way or another. This includes but is not limited to:
Non-technical roles preparing internal ad-hoc and regular reports and charts, Information Workers, Data Analysts, Power BI developers, and Data Professionals.
- Non-technical users, who regularly deal with data and want to make informative and easy-to-understand tables, charts, and reports. Those can confidently do basic tasks in Power BI and are willingto improve the visual, data storytelling part
- Data professionals who want to improve their data storytelling skills and supplement their Power BI skills with data visualization expertise
- Information workers who want to go beyond the standard, out-of-box visual formatting and be able to effectively communicate data messages
- Management personnel doing additional analysis for their team/department/unit / etc. beyond what is available in the standard company reports.
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Power BI. Ability to create standard visualizations like tables, pivot tables, column or line charts.
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