Power BI Dashboard in a Day

1 Day

Beginner

Classroom / Virtual Instructor Led / Private

Data & AI

£290
(ex VAT)

4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 5 reviews)

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1-day Instructor Led Training
Microsoft Official Courseware
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Master the Foundations of Power BI. Learn to Transform Data into Insights and Make Confident Decisions

Imagine being able to transform complex data into clear, actionable insights—all in just one day. Our Dashboard in a Day (DIAD) course at Vantage 365 Training is designed to empower you, whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some experience with Power BI. This Power BI training will help you master the essential skills needed to create impactful dashboards.

With our hands-on workshop, you’ll uncover the capabilities of Power BI, mastering the skills needed to create impactful dashboards and confidently applying what you learn to the work you do every day. No jargon, no fuss—just practical, interactive learning that fits seamlessly into your daily routine, combining both theoretical and hands-on aspects to ensure a well-rounded understanding.

By the end of the day, picture yourself walking away with the ability to simplify decision-making, tackle real-world business challenges, and impress your colleagues with powerful insights. You’ll be equipped with the tools you need to make data-driven decisions that drive real impact.

Dashboard in a Day Course Objectives

  • Introduction to Power BI: Understand the fundamentals of Power BI and its role in business analytics.
  • Data Access and Preparation: Learn how to import, clean, and prepare data from various sources for analysis.
  • Data Modeling and Exploration: Gain skills in creating relationships between data sets and exploring data effectively.
  • Creating Visualizations: Master the techniques for building compelling visualizations that clearly communicate data insights.
  • Report Publishing: Understand how to publish reports securely and share findings with stakeholders.
  • Dashboard Building: Learn to build interactive dashboards that integrate multiple data sources for real-time insights.
  • Collaboration and Sharing: Develop skills to share dashboards with teams, facilitating collaborative decision-making.

Prerequisites for the Power BI Dashboard in a Day Course

The prerequisites for Dashboard in a Day are:

Basic Computer Skills: Familiarity with navigating common software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office) and basic web browsing skills are required. No coding experience is necessary.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications (Optional): Experience with applications like SharePoint, Outlook, and Excel is helpful but not essential. We’ll walk you through any relevant integration steps.
A Laptop or Desktop Computer: Make sure you have a device to participate in the hands-on exercises. You’ll also need a stable internet connection to access Power Automate.
No Prior Coding Experience Required: The course is designed for beginners, and no prior coding or technical experience is needed.

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Dashboard in a Day Course Overview

Dashboard in a Day is a practical, full-day Power BI platform course designed to provide you with the key foundational skills in an interactive workshop needed to make sense of your data and create powerful dashboards using Power BI, which is part of the Power Platform family.

This course focuses on both data and analytics to ensure you get a holistic understanding of how to drive impactful insights. It will enable you to confidently apply Power BI skills to your everyday tasks. By the end of the day, you’ll be confident in transforming data into meaningful insights. Here’s what you’ll learn:

Getting Started with Power BI

We start with the basics, ensuring you know how to navigate the interface and access key features. You’ll learn how to connect to different data sources and understand the core building blocks of Power BI.

Data Preparation and Transformation

Learn how to clean and shape your data efficiently, making it ready for analysis. This includes learning how to use Power Query Editor to transform messy datasets into clean, usable information.

Creating Your First Dashboard

Build your first dashboard step-by-step. We guide you through connecting to data, building visuals, and creating a dashboard that is easy to understand and impactful.

Visualisation Techniques

Dive into the world of charts, graphs, and other data visuals. You’ll learn the best ways to display your data to tell compelling stories that make insights easy to grasp.

Using Smart Narratives and AI

Enhance your dashboards with smart narratives—automatically generated summaries that add value and context to your reports. You’ll also explore AI-driven features to uncover trends without needing technical knowledge.

Sharing Your Dashboards

Understand how to publish and share your dashboards within your team or organisation. Learn about different ways to collaborate and distribute your insights effectively.

Who should attend the Power BI Dashboard in a Day Course?

Dashboard in a Day is perfect for anyone new to Power BI or those looking to refresh their foundational skills. It’s ideal for:

Business Professionals

Business Users

Gain the skills to quickly analyse data and create visuals that impact decision-making. Imagine how much more persuasive your presentations will be with well-crafted visuals.

Project Managers

Students and Professionals

Level up your skills and add a powerful tool to your resume. This course makes you more valuable in the job market, providing practical, hands-on knowledge that impresses employers.

HR Teams

Anyone Wanting to Start with Power BI

If you’ve ever wanted to become data-savvy, this is the perfect course to start with. Think of the satisfaction you’ll get from creating your first professional dashboard.

How this course helps organisations

Unlock the Hidden Potential: Empower your teams to uncover key insights hidden within data, making data-driven decisions easy and effective. With data clarity, better decisions are just around the corner.
Save Time and Resources: Training employees in Power BI allows them to quickly create and share reports, reducing dependency on IT teams and streamlining data analysis processes. Less back-and-forth, more time for impactful actions.
Data-Driven Culture: Help foster a culture of data literacy, where insights guide strategy, boosting overall organisational productivity. When every team member can access insights, your organisation moves with clarity and purpose.
Increase Employee Autonomy: By equipping employees with the skills they need to create their own dashboards, they become less reliant on specialist teams, empowering them to act faster and make informed decisions.
Better Cross-Department Collaboration: When data is accessible and understandable across departments, teams can work together more effectively, aligning on goals and sharing insights that drive progress.
Enhanced Decision-Making Speed: With real-time data visualisations and easy-to-understand dashboards, decision-makers can respond swiftly to changes and opportunities, staying ahead in a competitive environment.
Improve Data Quality: Training in Power BI includes understanding data sources and transformations, leading to better quality data being used across the business, reducing errors and improving overall reliability.

How this course helps individuals

Become Data-Savvy: Learn to create insightful dashboards that communicate effectively and stand out in meetings. Imagine confidently presenting data that drives decisions.
Career Growth: Adding Power BI to your skillset makes you an asset in any data-driven organisation, opening new opportunities for advancement. Stand out in your current role or prepare yourself for that next big step.
Hands-On Learning: You won’t just learn Power BI theory—you’ll practice, apply, and build. By the end of the day, you’ll be using Power BI like a pro, transforming you from a beginner into a creator of insightful visuals.
Boost Productivity: Learn how to simplify data tasks, automate processes, and save time by using Power BI effectively, leading to higher productivity and reduced manual work.
Gain Confidence in Data Analysis: By working directly with data and building dashboards, you’ll gain the confidence needed to make informed decisions, backed by clear insights.
Real-World Application: Everything you learn is applicable immediately. Walk away with skills that you can apply directly to your work, enhancing your value within your team.
Better Decision-Making Skills: Understand how to transform raw data into meaningful information that helps you and your team make well-informed, strategic decisions.
Support Life-long Learning: Power BIskills can be used in various contexts throughout your career and personal projects, making this an essential lifelong tool.
Enjoy Data Handling: Mastering the basics makes working with data less intimidating and even enjoyable, encouraging exploration and growth.

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Really Informative Training

February 16, 2026

Laura was superb in taking us step by step into creating Power BI dashboards. I would easily recommend it to any one who’s looking for an introduction to Power BI.

Daniel Davies

Great training!

August 27, 2025

The Dashboard in a Day course was super easy to follow and packed with useful info. Highly recommend it! Laura, the trainer, was fabulous and really knowledgeable!

Sasha C

Good course, just need a couple of extra bits

May 19, 2025

Appreciate the trainer advised she would explore sharing the video of the course however, it would be helpful as a follow up after the course to have a 1 page document on the basic principles for creating your dashboard as a helpful reminder

Cheryl

Exceeded expectations

May 15, 2025

Laura said at the start of the day that we would be done by 4pm when enthusiasm levels would fade and she was right – information overload. I wonder if I would have been better doing a half day to introduce to the software and how to set up the data, and then have time to apply this knowledge to our own data, and then the second half day is teaching how to build the reports, giving the opportunity to ask questions specific to our requirements

Sarah

Amazing

April 8, 2025

Laura is a real expert. She adapted the content of the session to our needs seamlessly and effectively answered any questions we had.

Neo Bryant

Response from Vantage 365 Training

That is amazing feedback, thank you so much. I know Laura really enjoyed the class too!

Ready to Master Power BI and Transform How You Work with Data?

You’ve seen how the Dashboard in a Day course can help you create, analyse, and visualise data with confidence. Stop struggling with data—take control of it today! Enrol now and start making data-driven decisions in just one day.

What is included with the Power BI Dashboard in a Day course?

Power BI Dashboard in a Day

One-day live training session, delivered in an engaging, hands-on format to ensure practical understanding and immediate application of concepts.

Life-time Cloud Riders Community Group (Community Access) (Bonus Value: £200)

Participants get lifetime access to a private community where they can connect with other learners, share tips, ask questions, and receive ongoing support from peers and course instructors.

30 Days Post-Course Implementation Support (Bonus Value: £500)

After the course, attendees get 30 days of email support and access to two live Q&A sessions. This ensures they can apply what they’ve learned and get help with troubleshooting as they implement automations.

Risk-Free Guarantee

Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee ensures that if you complete the entire Masterclass and don’t feel it’s delivered massive value, you can request a full refund—no questions asked.

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Online Instructor-led

At Vantage 365 Training, our virtual sessions give you real-time interaction with expert trainers. Learn from anywhere while staying connected and engaged.

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Classroom Instructor-led

Boost your knowledge in our lively, face-to-face sessions that promote energising debates. Vantage 365 Training cultivates a traditional yet dynamic learning atmosphere.

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On-site Private Course

Invite Vantage 365 Training to your organisation, and we’ll tailor each session to fit your team’s exact needs. Experience maximum impact with minimal disruption.

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Self-Paced (Coming Soon)

With our flexible, on-demand modules, Vantage 365 Training lets you learn at your own pace. Take control of your schedule and master new skills whenever it suits you.

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Dashboard in a Day Overview

Module 1: Getting Started with Power BI

Learn how to navigate the interface, connect data, and understand Power BI essentials. This foundation will make the rest of your learning journey smooth and clear.

  • Navigating the Power BI interface
  • Connecting to different types of data sources.
  • Understanding Power BI building blocks and features.

Module 2: Data Preparation and Transformation

Transform messy datasets into clean, usable data using Power BI tools. We’ll show you how to make raw data ready for analysis in just a few clicks.

  • Cleaning and shaping data using Power Query Editor.
  • Removing inconsistencies and preparing data for analysis.
  • Creating relationships between datasets for more meaningful insights.

Module 3: Creating Your First Dashboard

Put it all together to create insightful, professional dashboards using Power BI’s powerful features. Imagine building a dashboard that turns raw numbers into easily understood visuals.

  • Connecting data to Power BI Desktop.
  • Building different types of visuals, such as charts and graphs.
  • Creating a complete dashboard to visualise key metrics.

Module 4: Data Visualisation Techniques

Learn how to use charts, graphs, and other visuals to tell compelling data stories. Good data deserves a great story—this section will help you build visuals that speak.

  • Selecting the right type of visual for your data.
  • Customizing visual elements to enhance storytelling.
  • Using filters and slicers to add interactivity to your reports. This will make your dashboards more interactive, keeping your audience engaged with the data.

Module 5: Smart Narratives and AI Capabilities

Utilise smart narrative visuals to add meaningful context to your dashboards. We make AI easy, helping you automate data insights and add depth to your analysis.

  • Adding smart narratives to automatically summarise data.
  • Leveraging AI insights for deeper trend analysis.
  • Using Q&A features to interact with data in natural language.

Module 6: Sharing and Collaboration

Understand how to share your dashboards effectively within your team or organisation. Make your hard work accessible and impactful for everyone.

  • Publishing dashboards to the Power BI Service.
  • Setting up sharing permissions and collaboration tools.
  • Embedding dashboards into Microsoft Teams and other applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any prior experience to attend Dashboard in a Day?

No prior experience is required. This course is designed for beginners, and our trainers will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you never feel lost.

Will I be able to create my own dashboard by the end of the day?

Absolutely! Our hands-on approach ensures you leave the course with a fully functional Power BI dashboard that you created, ready to showcase to your colleagues.

What if I have questions after the course?

We offer follow-up support through email, and you’ll also gain access to a community of past learners where you can ask questions and share insights. You’ll never be alone on your learning journey.

Do I need a Power BI license for Dashboard in a Day?

No! We provide access to a lab environment for the duration of the course, so you don’t need your own license. We ensure all barriers are removed, making learning seamless.

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