Designing dashboards seems like a simple task, thanks to modern BI tools. In reality, designing dashboards that are useful and that people want to use is not so easy. A good dashboard must follow specific rules and design concepts, which this video course aims to teach you.
Power BI Dashboard Design Video Course
5h 28m 33s
English
Paid
Here are some of the goals of the Power BI Dashboard Design video course:
- It aims to teach you how to design beautiful dashboards that people use every day.
- It is designed specifically for Microsoft Power BI, but you can learn even if you never used Power BI before.
- It is a reference guide that you can use later. No software updates will change the concepts that you learn here.
- It is not just theory, but real examples and comparisons between well-designed and difficult-to-use dashboards.
- It is not a tutorial on how Power BI works, but you will find some useful references for learning it, if needed.
- It is not just for designers. Every person who creates dashboards can benefit from it. Even if you are a designer, you will learn usability tips that many of your colleagues usually underestimate.
The video course is divided in four parts:
- The first part explains what a dashboard is. People are usually confused about the exact definition;
- The second part is a brief introduction to the Power BI features, with some resources to start from scratch;
- The third part is the most important, and it includes the 15 rules to design a perfect dashboard;
- The last part is the chart reference, and you can use it to choose the right charts based on the kind of data you have to display.
The course includes several samples and resources, and additional written material to further explain the topics discussed by the teachers.
The content of this training has been realized by Daniele Perilli.
Power BI Visuals Reference
The last section of the course classifies the visuals available in Power BI. This classification is also displayed in a single PDF that you can download for free. You can print or display it to make a guided choice of the right visuals for your dashboards.
Students of the video course have access to a private discussion area where they can interact with the instructors asking questions related to the lectures and the exercises.
About the Author: SQLBI (Marco Russo & Alberto Ferrari)
SQLBI (sqlbi.com) is the teaching brand of Marco Russo and Alberto Ferrari — Italian Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals and the most authoritative independent voices on Microsoft Power BI, DAX, and the broader Microsoft analytical-data stack. They are the authors of multiple definitive books on DAX and Power BI internals.
The CourseFlix listing carries Power BI Dashboard Design Video Course — a comprehensive treatment of dashboard design within Power BI, covering the visualisation choices, layout patterns, interactivity, and the engineering decisions that distinguish well-designed Power BI dashboards from generic ones.
Material is paid and aimed at Power BI developers and analysts building production dashboards. For broader content, see CourseFlix's Power BI category page.
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All Course Lessons (81)
| # | Lesson Title | Duration | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation of Power BI Dashboard Design Course Demo | 06:19 | |
| 2 | What people think a dashboard is and what it really is С‡.1 | 08:11 | |
| 3 | What people think a dashboard is and what it really is С‡.2 | 09:36 | |
| 4 | What people think a dashboard is and what it really is С‡.3 | 03:18 | |
| 5 | What people think a dashboard is and what it really is С‡.4 | 02:38 | |
| 6 | Introducing Power BI С‡.1 | 02:24 | |
| 7 | Introducing Power BI С‡.2 | 10:24 | |
| 8 | Introducing Power BI С‡.3 | 03:34 | |
| 9 | Introducing Power BI С‡.4 | 01:23 | |
| 10 | The 15 rules to design a perfect dashboard | 03:22 | |
| 11 | Design for a target С‡.1 | 07:03 | |
| 12 | Design for a target С‡.2 | 01:22 | |
| 13 | Keep everything at a glance С‡.1 | 12:44 | |
| 14 | Keep everything at a glance С‡.2 | 04:12 | |
| 15 | Keep everything at a glance С‡.3 | 01:25 | |
| 16 | Keep everything at a glance С‡.4 | 02:12 | |
| 17 | Keep everything at a glance С‡.5 | 01:42 | |
| 18 | Keep it simple С‡.1 | 04:39 | |
| 19 | Keep it simple С‡.2 | 07:32 | |
| 20 | Keep it simple С‡.3 | 01:35 | |
| 21 | Keep it simple С‡.4 | 01:14 | |
| 22 | Align elements С‡.1 | 08:25 | |
| 23 | Align elements С‡.2 | 04:03 | |
| 24 | Align elements С‡.3 | 01:03 | |
| 25 | Be consistent С‡.1 | 06:45 | |
| 26 | Be consistent С‡.2 | 01:14 | |
| 27 | Highlight the most relevant information С‡.1 | 11:08 | |
| 28 | Highlight the most relevant information С‡.2 | 01:40 | |
| 29 | Be clear С‡.1 | 06:55 | |
| 30 | Be clear С‡.2 | 01:24 | |
| 31 | Start_from_zero С‡.1 | 06:01 | |
| 32 | Start_from_zero С‡.2 | 02:23 | |
| 33 | Start_from_zero С‡.3 | 03:15 | |
| 34 | Start_from_zero С‡.4 | 01:56 | |
| 35 | Rule 9 - Shorten the numbers С‡.1 | 06:52 | |
| 36 | Rule 9 - Shorten the numbers С‡.2 | 01:25 | |
| 37 | Rule 10 - Show the context С‡.1 | 29:03 | |
| 38 | Rule 10 - Show the context С‡.2 | 02:00 | |
| 39 | Rule 11 - Choose the right colors С‡.1 | 06:12 | |
| 40 | Rule 11 - Choose the right colors С‡.2 | 16:57 | |
| 41 | Rule 11 - Choose the right colors С‡.3 | 04:08 | |
| 42 | Rule 11 - Choose the right colors С‡.4 | 01:51 | |
| 43 | Rule 12 - Design dashboards, not reports С‡.1 | 06:29 | |
| 44 | Rule 12 - Design dashboards, not reports С‡.2 | 01:06 | |
| 45 | Rule 13 - Show variations С‡.1 | 10:13 | |
| 46 | Rule 13 - Show variations С‡.2 | 01:10 | |
| 47 | Rule 14 - Leave the noise off С‡.1 | 07:04 | |
| 48 | Rule 14 - Leave the noise off С‡.2 | 01:34 | |
| 49 | Rule 15 - Pick the right charts С‡.1 | 14:22 | |
| 50 | Rule 15 - Pick the right charts С‡.2 | 01:22 | |
| 51 | In conclusion | 03:00 | |
| 52 | The chart reference С‡.1 | 00:46 | |
| 53 | The chart reference С‡.2 | 01:39 | |
| 54 | The chart reference С‡.3 | 02:14 | |
| 55 | The chart reference С‡.4 | 01:50 | |
| 56 | The chart reference С‡.5 | 02:19 | |
| 57 | The chart reference С‡.6 | 03:02 | |
| 58 | The chart reference С‡.7 | 01:52 | |
| 59 | The chart reference С‡.8 | 02:03 | |
| 60 | The chart reference С‡.9 | 02:36 | |
| 61 | The chart reference С‡.10 | 02:04 | |
| 62 | The chart reference С‡.11 | 02:07 | |
| 63 | The chart reference С‡.12 | 02:34 | |
| 64 | The chart reference С‡.13 | 04:16 | |
| 65 | The chart reference С‡.14 | 02:45 | |
| 66 | The chart reference С‡.15 | 01:25 | |
| 67 | The chart reference С‡.16 | 00:39 | |
| 68 | The chart reference С‡.17 | 01:52 | |
| 69 | The chart reference С‡.18 | 03:11 | |
| 70 | The chart reference С‡.19 | 03:41 | |
| 71 | The chart reference С‡.20 | 01:59 | |
| 72 | The chart reference С‡.21 | 01:27 | |
| 73 | The chart reference С‡.22 | 02:24 | |
| 74 | The chart reference С‡.23 | 00:59 | |
| 75 | The chart reference С‡.24 | 00:56 | |
| 76 | The chart reference С‡.25 | 02:03 | |
| 77 | The chart reference С‡.26 | 01:42 | |
| 78 | The chart reference С‡.27 | 03:27 | |
| 79 | The chart reference С‡.28 | 00:44 | |
| 80 | The chart reference С‡.29 | 01:20 | |
| 81 | The chart reference С‡.30 | 00:48 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the prerequisites for this course?
This course does not specify strict prerequisites, but a basic understanding of business intelligence concepts and familiarity with Power BI would be beneficial. The course will introduce Power BI and cover essential dashboard design principles, so prior experience in these areas would enhance your learning experience.
What kind of dashboards will I be able to design after completing the course?
Upon completing the course, you will be able to design dashboards that adhere to the 15 rules outlined in the lessons. These include dashboards that are well-targeted, keep information at a glance, are simple, well-aligned, consistent, highlight relevant information, and use appropriate colors and charts. The course emphasizes practical dashboard design rather than report creation.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is aimed at individuals interested in mastering Power BI dashboard design, including business analysts, data scientists, and IT professionals. It is suitable for those who want to improve their ability to create useful, user-friendly dashboards that adhere to best practices in design.
How does this course compare to others on dashboard design?
This course focuses specifically on Power BI dashboard design and follows a structured set of 15 rules to ensure effective and user-friendly dashboards. Unlike some courses that may cover a broader range of tools or only basic design principles, this course provides detailed guidance on each design rule and their application in Power BI.
What specific tools or platforms does the course cover?
The course covers Power BI as the primary tool for dashboard design. It includes lessons on the introduction and use of Power BI, as well as specific guidelines for designing dashboards within the platform.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not cover the broader aspects of business intelligence or data analysis outside of Power BI dashboard design. It is focused on the principles and rules of designing effective dashboards rather than report generation or advanced data modeling techniques.
How much time will I need to complete this course?
The course consists of 81 lessons, though the total runtime is not specified. Given the detailed nature of the lessons covering 15 distinct rules and multiple subtopics, you should expect to invest a significant amount of time to fully understand and apply the concepts taught.