Visualize Data by Using Power BI - DP-500 from Pluralsight

This course will teach you all the skills required for the “Visualize data by using Power BI” section of Microsoft’s DP-500 exam “Designing and Implementing Enterprise-Scale Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power BI”.

In this course, Visualize Data by Using Power BI - DP-500, you’ll learn to take your report design to the next level. First, you’ll explore how to apply a standard look and feel, or “theme”, to your Power BI reports ensuring you adhere to your organization's branding guidelines. Next, you’ll discover how you can further extend the usefulness and reach of your reports by enabling personalized visuals and understanding Power BI’s accessibility features. Finally, you’ll learn how to configure automatic page refresh and use paginated reports to ensure your users always have easy and automated access to up to date, great looking reports. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Power BI needed to take your reports to the next level, providing your users with the content they need to make smart, data driven decisions.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Create and Import a Custom Report Theme

Create R or Python Visuals in Power BI

Use XMLA Endpoints

Design for Accessibility

Enable Personalized Visuals

Configure Automatic Page Refresh

Paginated Reports with Report Builder

Summary

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

This course can be used to prepare for a section of the vendor certification exam DP-500 offered by Microsoft

Taught by instructors recognized within the industry

Covers skills and knowledge highly relevant to industry

Develops advanced report design capabilities in Power BI

Examines accessibility and personalization features

Teaches skills for configuring automatic page refresh and using paginated reports

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 Visualize Data by Using Power BI - DP-500 with these activities:

Read 'Data Visualization with Power BI'

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Enhance your understanding of Power BI's visualization capabilities and best practices by reading this comprehensive book.

View DAX Patterns: Second Edition on Amazon

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Purchase or borrow the book.
Read the book, focusing on chapters related to data visualization.

Review Fundamentals of Data Modeling

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Review fundamental data modeling concepts like ER and dimensional modeling to strengthen your foundational understanding of data visualization.

Browse courses on Data Modeling

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Revisit data modeling concepts using online resources or textbooks.
Practice creating ER diagrams and dimensional models for sample scenarios.

Interactive Data Visualizations

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Engage in hands-on practice creating interactive data visualizations using tools like Power BI Desktop.

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Explore the Power BI interface and data visualization capabilities.
Create charts, graphs, and dashboards to visualize data.
Implement interactive features like filters, tooltips, and drill-downs.

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Power BI Custom Visuals Tutorial

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Follow a tutorial on creating custom visuals for Power BI, expanding your visualization capabilities and enabling you to create tailored solutions.

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Find a tutorial on creating custom Power BI visuals.
Work through the tutorial, implementing the steps provided.
Create your own custom visual.

Collaboration on Report Design

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Collaborate with peers to review and provide feedback on each other's report designs, fostering a sense of community and collective improvement.

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Share your Power BI reports with peers.
Provide constructive feedback on visualization choices, layout, and storytelling.
Incorporate feedback from peers to refine your report design.

Power BI Advanced Visualizations Workshop

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Attend a workshop on advanced Power BI visualizations to learn techniques for creating custom visuals and extending the capabilities of standard visuals.

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Register for the workshop.
Attend the workshop and engage with the instructor.
Practice implementing the techniques learned in your own reports.

Blog Post on Power BI Themes

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Create a blog post or article that explains the concepts and best practices of applying custom themes in Power BI reports.

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Research and gather information on Power BI themes.
Create a sample report with a custom theme and explain the design choices.
Write a compelling blog post outlining the benefits and implementation of themes.

Interactive Report for a Business Scenario

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Create an interactive Power BI report based on a real-world business scenario, showcasing your skills in data visualization and storytelling.

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Identify a business scenario and gather data.
Design and develop an interactive Power BI report.
Present your report to stakeholders, demonstrating its insights and value.

Career center

Learners who complete Visualize Data by Using Power BI - DP-500 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Analyst

Data Analysts use a combination of technical skills such as statistics, data mining, and programming, coupled with domain knowledge in their respective industries, to help organizations make better decisions. This course may be useful for Data Analysts who want to use Power BI to visualize and present complex data in a compelling way, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts help organizations improve their performance by analyzing data and identifying areas for improvement. This course may be useful for Business Analysts who want to use Power BI to create interactive data visualizations that can be shared with stakeholders across the organization, helping them to understand complex data and make better decisions.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data in various forms, both structured and unstructured. This course may be useful for Data Scientists who want to use Power BI to create interactive data visualizations that can be used to communicate insights to stakeholders, helping them to make better decisions.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design, build, maintain, and manage the systems and infrastructure that store and process data. This course may be useful for Data Engineers who want to use Power BI to create data visualizations that can be used to monitor the performance of data systems and identify areas for improvement.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. This course may be useful for Software Engineers who want to use Power BI to create data visualizations that can be used to track the progress of software development projects and identify areas for improvement.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the development and launch of new products. This course may be useful for Product Managers who want to use Power BI to create data visualizations that can be used to track the progress of product development projects and identify areas for improvement.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. This course may be useful for Project Managers who want to use Power BI to create data visualizations that can be used to track the progress of projects and identify areas for improvement.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers are responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns. This course may be useful for Marketing Managers who want to use Power BI to create data visualizations that can be used to track the performance of marketing campaigns and identify areas for improvement.

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Sales Manager

Sales Managers are responsible for leading and managing sales teams. This course may be useful for Sales Managers who want to use Power BI to create data visualizations that can be used to track the performance of sales teams and identify areas for improvement.

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Customer Success Manager

Customer Success Managers are responsible for ensuring that customers are satisfied with a company's products or services. This course may be useful for Customer Success Managers who want to use Power BI to create data visualizations that can be used to track customer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.

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