Dashboard in a Day
Learn to Build Insightful Dashboards – In Just One Day
Unlock the power of data with hands-on Power BI training. Join our one-day, instructor-led course designed to help business professionals turn raw data into compelling, interactive dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.
Course Overview
This practical, fast-paced course teaches you how to connect to data, clean and model it, and create powerful dashboards using Power BI.
You’ll walk away with:
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A working dashboard using a real-world dataset
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Hands-on experience using Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
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Skills to import, transform, model and visualise your own data
Whether you’re in finance, operations, sales or analytics, this course will help you tell better stories with your data.
What you'll learn
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Introduction to Power BI
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Overview of Power BI Desktop, Service, and Mobile
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Benefits and business use cases
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Gartner recognition and market position
Connecting to Data
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Importing data from SharePoint and Web sources
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Understanding fact and dimension tables
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Creating a star schema for your model
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Data Transformation
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Using Power Query Editor to clean, shape, and join data
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Column profiling and indexing
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Creating relationships between tables
Data Modelling
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Building a robust semantic model
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Creating calculated fields with DAX
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Setting up a calendar table and marking it as a Date table
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Visualisation and Report Design
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Building a one-page executive dashboard
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Cards, bar charts, area charts, pie charts, tree maps, slicers
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Report theming, layout, and interaction control
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Publishing and Sharing
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Publishing to Power BI Service
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Creating and managing workspaces
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Sharing dashboards securely
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Whats included
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Interactive PowerPoint-based training from an expert instructor
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Step-by-step workbook to build your dashboard
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Sample data files to use during the session
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Post-course support for Q&A
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Certificate of completion
Who Should Attend?
This course is perfect for:
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Business analysts and reporting specialists
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Excel power users and data enthusiasts
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Managers who need to make data-driven decisions
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Anyone new to Power BI who wants to learn by doing
How the Course Works
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Duration: 1 full day (typically 9am–4pm)
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Format: Live instructor-led workshop
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Location: Online (via Teams or Zoom) or onsite at your office
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Hands-on: Follow along with exercises using our guided workbook and real-world dataset (Supermarket Sales)
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What is Dynamics 365 for Sales?Dynamics 365 for Sales is an advanced customer relationship management (CRM) tool that streamlines sales processes, improves sales performance, and helps build strong customer relationships.
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Who can use Dynamics 365 for Sales?Any business looking to improve their sales process, from small businesses to multinational corporations, can use Dynamics 365 for Sales. It is suitable for sales teams of any size and industry.
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How can Dynamics 365 for Sales help my business?It helps businesses optimise sales strategies, define the sales process, track customer emails and appointment interactions, improve sales team productivity, gain customer insights. The end result is improved sales performance and customer relationships.
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Can Dynamics 365 for Sales be customised to fit my business?Absolutely. Dynamics 365 for Sales can be customised to match your unique sales process and business needs.
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How does Dynamics 365 for Sales integrate with other Microsoft products?Dynamics 365 for Sales integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft products like Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, and Power BI, providing a unified and integrated business solution.
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Can I use Dynamics 365 for Sales on mobile devices?Yes, Dynamics 365 for Sales offers a mobile app allowing you to access your data and carry out tasks from anywhere.
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Does Dynamics 365 for Sales use AI?Yes, Dynamics 365 for Sales Enterprise uses AI to deliver predictive insights, automate certain tasks, and enhance overall user experience.
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How secure is my data in Dynamics 365 for Sales?Microsoft follows strict security protocols to ensure your data is safe and secure in Dynamics 365 for Sales.
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How is pricing and licensing structured for Dynamics 365 for Sales?Pricing varies based on the number of users and specific needs. Contact MPowerUp to find out what licences your organisation requires.
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How often does Microsoft update Dynamics 365 for Sales?Microsoft typically updates Dynamics 365 for Sales twice a year with new features, enhancements, and fixes.
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Can Dynamics 365 for Sales be integrated with non-Microsoft applications?Yes, Dynamics 365 for Sales can integrate with many non-Microsoft applications through APIs and connectors.
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Is there a trial version of Dynamics 365 for Sales?Yes, Microsoft offers a free trial of Dynamics 365 for Sales so you can try out the product before committing.
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Does Dynamics 365 for Sales provide any analytics or reporting capabilities?Yes, Dynamics 365 for Sales provides data analytics and reporting capabilities, including integration with Power BI for advanced data visualization.
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Can I automate sales processes in Dynamics 365 for Sales?Yes, Dynamics 365 for Sales supports the automation of various sales processes, reducing manual tasks and boosting productivity.