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Data Visualisation and Dashboard Fundamentals

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Data Visualisation and Dashboard Fundamentals

This course is part of Data Innovations for Organisational Growth and Storytelling Specialization

Instructor: Matt Bushby

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain how data visualisation and storytelling help communicate information.
Interpret patterns and comparisons in visualisations while considering data quality.
Select suitable visual formats, including interactive and map-based visuals.
Build a Power BI dashboard that addresses a business question and presents relevant findings.

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There are 3 modules in this course

Data visualisation helps people recognise patterns, compare results, and understand what the numbers mean. This course introduces the principles of data visualisation and storytelling, using Power BI to turn data into charts and dashboards.

You will learn how to interpret visual information, consider the quality of the underlying data, and choose visual formats that communicate findings clearly. You will also explore interactive and map-based visuals and bring visual elements together in a Power BI dashboard. A dashboard design activity connects these choices to business questions and user needs. By the end of the course, you will be able to interpret common visualisations, explain your design choices, and build a dashboard that presents relevant insights.

In this topic, we are exploring the fascinating world of data analysis and visualisation, which are crucial skills in today's data-driven environment. Our journey starts with an introduction to Power BI, an influential tool for converting raw data into insightful narratives and captivating visual representations. Get ready to explore the depths of your data and uncover how Power BI can empower you to craft compelling stories with your data.

What's included

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In this topic, we're focusing on mastering some advanced ways of showing data. It's like upgrading your skills to get the most out of tools like Power BI. We'll explore interactive and map-style visuals, so you can learn how to use them effectively. Through practical activities and real-world examples, you'll create eye-catching visuals and keep telling compelling stories with your data, making sure everyone gets the message loud and clear.

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1 assignment6 plugins

Learners prepare branch usage data for a regional library network, build an interactive Power BI dashboard with KPIs, a map and a matrix, validate an unusual pattern, and communicate one recommendation to a non-technical audience.

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Macquarie University

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Frequently asked questions

This course introduces data visualisation principles and Power BI, making it a suitable starting point if you are new to charts and dashboards. Basic familiarity with tables and spreadsheets is helpful. You can take it on its own or as the first course in Data Visualisation and Storytelling with Power BI.

You’ll learn to match visual formats to data types and business questions, interpret patterns, and consider how data quality affects your conclusions. You’ll also explore interactive and map-based visuals in Power BI. The dashboard project helps you refine your design so that the most important insight is easy to identify.

You’ll practise bringing relevant measures together in a dashboard, explaining patterns, and supporting a recommendation with data. These skills can help you make recurring reports easier to understand and discuss with colleagues. To develop your data preparation and investigation skills further, continue with Data Preparation and Interactive Visualisation.

This course builds dashboard and reporting skills relevant to data analysis, business intelligence, and operational reporting tasks. You’ll practise using Power BI to present KPIs, explain patterns, and communicate findings to a non-technical audience. The library usage project gives you a practical example of preparing data, designing a dashboard, and supporting a recommendation.

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