Power BI Reporting & Dashboard Design Masterclass – Melbourne

Duration:
1 Day (10 Executive Education Credits)
8 Credits from the live session
1 Credit from Pre-Training Workbook (reporting review & data analysis awareness)
1 Credit from Post-Training Resource Pack (dashboard practice & application)

Mode:
Instructor-Led Virtual Live Session / In-Person / Corporate In-House

Course Overview
Power BI Reporting & Dashboard Design is a practical workshop that introduces participants to creating reports, designing interactive dashboards, visualizing data, and using business information to support decision-making.
The program covers reporting techniques, dashboard design principles, data visualization, business intelligence concepts, and performance reporting. Participants will explore ways to organize data, present key metrics, identify trends, and communicate findings through reports and dashboards.
Through guided exercises and business examples, participants will examine how Power BI can support performance monitoring, operational reporting, and planning. The workshop also addresses report readability, KPI presentation, consistency, and responsible use of data.
By the end of the workshop, participants will outline a structured 30-day plan for applying the techniques covered in the session to their reporting tasks.

Why Join This Course?
1. Explore Power BI reporting and dashboard features.
2. Learn principles for clear and useful dashboards.
3. Create and review interactive reports and visualizations.
4. Understand common data visualization practices.
5. Explore how business intelligence supports decision-making.
6. Review KPI tracking and reporting processes.
7. Present data in a clear and understandable format.
8. Practice communicating insights through data.
9. Develop a plan for applying workshop concepts at work.
10. Receive a Certificate of Completion from Skelora Edu Tech and Skelora-defined Executive Education Credits.

Learning Objectives
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the fundamentals of Power BI and business reporting.
2. Create basic interactive reports and visualizations.
3. Apply dashboard design principles to present information clearly.
4. Organize business data for reporting purposes.
5. Identify and present relevant KPIs.
6. Explain basic reporting optimization and business intelligence concepts.
7. Review data quality and reporting consistency.
8. Prepare a 30-day plan for applying Power BI techniques.

Pre-Training Workbook (1 Credit)
Participants will review their current reporting methods, identify common reporting challenges, and consider where data visualization or dashboards may be useful. They will also define learning goals for the workshop.

Training Day Structure – 8 Modules (8 Hours, 8 Credits)
Module 1: Foundations of Power BI & Business Reporting
Understand Power BI fundamentals, business intelligence concepts, and common reporting practices.
1. Introduction to Power BI and its interface
2. Business intelligence and reporting concepts
3. The role of data visibility in organizations
4. Common uses and limitations of dashboards

Module 2: Data Preparation & Organization
Learn how to organize and prepare data for reporting and dashboard creation.
1. Understanding common business data structures
2. Data cleaning and preparation fundamentals
3. Organizing datasets for reporting
4. Reviewing data accuracy and consistency

Module 3: Dashboard Design Principles
Explore approaches to designing clear and useful dashboards.
1. Dashboard layout and information hierarchy
2. Selecting appropriate charts and visuals
3. Presenting KPIs and operational metrics
4. Improving readability and usability

Module 4: Interactive Reporting & Data Visualization
Explore interactive reporting features and ways to communicate business information visually.
1. Working with filters and interactive visuals
2. Creating reports and dashboard views
3. Presenting findings through data
4. Choosing visuals to support clear communication

Module 5: Business Analytics & Performance Monitoring
Understand how reports and dashboards can support performance review and planning.
1. Tracking KPIs and operational measures
2. Reviewing trends and patterns
3. Using reports to understand operational performance
4. Exploring dashboards for planning and review

Module 6: Reporting Processes & Productivity
Review reporting workflows and opportunities to improve reporting efficiency.
1. Reviewing options for recurring reports
2. Improving reporting workflows
3. Sharing reports and supporting collaboration
4. Identifying opportunities to reduce manual reporting tasks

Module 7: Data Quality & Reporting Governance
Understand data quality, reporting consistency, and responsible reporting practices.
1. Data quality and consistency
2. Responsible reporting practices
3. Understanding reporting risks and limitations
4. Maintaining accurate and reliable dashboards

Module 8: 30-Day Power BI Action Plan
Prepare a practical plan for applying workshop concepts to reporting and dashboard tasks.
1. Identify an appropriate reporting improvement goal
2. Prioritize dashboard and reporting tasks
3. Select techniques from the workshop to apply
4. Outline next steps and review progress

Post-Training Resource Pack (1 Credit)
Participants will receive supporting materials for continued practice, which may include:
1. 30-day dashboard practice plan
2. Reporting templates
3. KPI tracking sheets
4. Data visualization checklist
5. Reflection and progress tracker
6. Reporting workflow review guide
7. Dashboard practice exercises

Target Audience
1. Business professionals and analysts
2. Operations and reporting teams
3. Managers and team leaders
4. Project coordinators and administrators
5. Entrepreneurs and business owners
6. Professionals interested in business intelligence and analytics
7. People who want to develop reporting and dashboard skills

Certification & Credits
Participants who complete the workshop requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion from Skelora Edu Tech and 10 Executive Education Credits (EEC): 8 for the live session, 1 for the Pre-Training Workbook, and 1 for the Post-Training Resource Pack. These are Skelora Edu Tech's own completion recognition and credits, not an external accredited qualification or Microsoft certification.

Trainer Profile
The workshop is intended to be delivered by trainers with relevant experience in Power BI, business intelligence, reporting, dashboard design, data visualization, and operational analytics.

About Skelora Edu Tech
Skelora Edu Tech provides professional learning workshops focused on practical skills and workplace application.

Website: skelora.com
Email: info@skelora.com

Note:
The Pre-Training Workbook and Post-Training Resource Pack are designed to support practice and reinforce the topics covered during the live session. Course activities and outcomes may vary according to participant experience and available data.

Trainer: We aim to assign a qualified professional trainer based in or around the advertised training location. Final trainer details and professional profile will be shared with registered participants prior to the session.