Creative Designing in Power BI from Coursera

This course forms part of the Microsoft Power BI Analyst Professional Certificate. This Professional Certificate consists of a series of courses that offers a good starting point for a career in data analysis using Microsoft Power BI.

In this course, you will learn how to creatively design dashboards, reports and charts that are easier for the audience to use. You will learn how to create cohesive business intelligence reports and dashboards, as well as what common problems to avoid. The insights that you will gain will help you to tell compelling stories using specialist chart visualizations and visual elements such as videos, streaming data and QR Codes.

After completing this course, you'll be able to:

● Create compelling and cohesive reports and dashboards

● Recognize common problems in design in Power BI Reports and Dashboards

● Produce audience focused reports and dashboards

● Work in detail with specialist chart visualizations

● Use visualizations in reports

● Add elements such as videos, streaming data and QR codes to dashboards

This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft PL-300 exam. By passing the PL-300 exam, you'll earn the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification.

What's inside

Syllabus

Visualization and Design

This week you are introduced to data display and visualization design principles. This includes instruction on how to create a cohesive report while targeting your designs for a specific audience, and it describes the importance of security in data visualization.

Designing Powerful Report Pages

This week you explore the principles of cohesive design and discover how good design improves the user experience and comprehension of data.

Dashboard Design and Storytelling

In this week you will compare designing a dashboard, in contrast to designing a report. You also get to explore the principles of data storytelling.

Final project and assessment: Creative Design in Power BI

In this week, you will be assessed on the key skills covered in the course. A summary of the course is provided, and you get to reflect on the primary learning objectives. There is also the project for the course, which encapsulates the learning into a practical whole.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines principles of data display and visualization design

Taught by Microsoft, who are recognized leaders in the BI industry

Builds a foundational understanding of BI design

Helps students better engage their audience through effective visuals

Develops a range of visualization skills including working with videos and QR codes

Prepares for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification (PL-300)

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Creative Designing in Power BI with these activities:

Read the book 'Data Visualization with Microsoft Power BI' by Reza Rad

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Provides a solid foundation in the principles of data visualization and the practical application of Power BI.

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Read the book and take notes on key concepts.
Create a few sample visualizations using Power BI based on the book's examples.

Join a Power BI user group or online community

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Provides opportunities to connect with other Power BI users, share knowledge, and get support.

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Find a Power BI user group or online community.
Attend meetings or participate in discussions.

Volunteer at a data visualization or business intelligence event

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Offers practical experience in the field and the opportunity to network with professionals.

Browse courses on Data Visualization

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Find a data visualization or business intelligence event where volunteers are needed.
Contact the organizers and express your interest in volunteering.

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Create a dashboard and report for a real-world dataset using Microsoft Power BI

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Helps you apply the concepts of data visualization and dashboard design to a practical scenario.

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Choose a real-world dataset and gather the necessary data.
Design and create a dashboard and report using Power BI.
Share your dashboard and report with others.

Attend a Power BI workshop or conference

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Provides an immersive and hands-on learning experience with experts in the field.

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Find a relevant Power BI workshop or conference.
Attend the event and participate actively in sessions.

Develop a data visualization portfolio to showcase your skills

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Provides a tangible way to demonstrate your proficiency in data visualization and communicate your value to potential employers or clients.

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Create a portfolio website or online gallery to showcase your work.
Add your best data visualizations to your portfolio.
Write supporting documentation to explain the purpose and impact of your visualizations.

Career center

Learners who complete Creative Designing in Power BI will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Visualization Specialist

Data Visualization Specialists create visual representations of data. They work closely with data analysts and other professionals to ensure that data is presented in a clear and concise way. This course can provide a strong foundation for a career as a Data Visualization Specialist, as it teaches the principles of data display and visualization design, as well as how to use visualizations to tell compelling stories.

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Information Architect

Information Architects design and organize information systems. They work with users to understand their needs and then create systems that are easy to use and understand. This course can provide a strong foundation for a career as an Information Architect, as it teaches the principles of data display and visualization design. This course also teaches learners how to use visualizations to tell compelling stories.

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User Experience Designer

User Experience Designers create products that are easy to use and understand. They focus on the user's experience with a product, from start to finish. This course can provide a strong foundation for a career as a User Experience Designer, as it teaches the principles of data display and visualization design. This course also teaches learners how to use visualizations to tell compelling stories.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

Business Intelligence Analysts are responsible for analyzing business data to identify trends and patterns. They may also analyze data to find new business opportunities. This course can provide a foundation for a career as a Business Intelligence Analyst, as it teaches the principles of data display and visualization design, as well as how to use visualizations to tell compelling stories.

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Data Journalist

Data Journalists use data to tell stories. They work with data analysts and other journalists to create data-driven stories that are informative and engaging.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists develop data-driven models and algorithms to solve business problems. They may also be responsible for collecting and cleaning data. This course can provide a foundation for a career as a Data Scientist, as it teaches the principles of data display and visualization design. This course also teaches learners how to work with specialist chart visualizations.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts play a role in taking data and turning it into usable information. They may describe their work as turning raw data into business insights. Increasingly, businesses are making data-driven decisions. This is done through the use of data analytics. Data analysts may review large data sets. They may use their knowledge of data visualization tools to display this data in easy-to-understand formats, such as charts, graphs, and dashboards. This course can provide a foundation for a career as a data analyst, as it teaches the principles of data display and visualization design. This course also teaches learners to work in detail with specialist chart visualizations, as well as how to add elements such as videos, streaming data, and QR codes to dashboards.

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Statistician

Statisticians collect, analyze, interpret, and present data. They work with data to solve problems and make decisions.

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Web Designer

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Machine Learning Engineer

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Graphic designer

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Art Director

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Creative Director

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Marketing Manager

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Product Manager

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