Microsoft Power BI: The Art of Designing Incredible Tools

Learn how art, psychology, design, data, and business acumen combine to create incredible Microsoft Power BI tools.

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Microsoft Power BI:  The Art of Designing Incredible Tools
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May 2022
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What you will learn

Master the principles of Gestalt design and learn how to apply smart design techniques to business intelligence reports, as well as common mistakes to avoid.

Learn how to apply color strategically in your tools to ensure maximum readability and guide your users through the most important insights in your tools.

Learn how to find the story and dissect datasets in order to create compelling narratives that propel business users towards insights and, ultimately, action.

Use common business tools and built-in Power BI functionality to engineer design and navigation experiences for your users that will immerse them in your tool.

Apply common web design techniques to business intelligence tools, transforming your creations from semi-interactive reports into complex data-driven web tools.

Learn how to conceptualize and deliver a front-end design experience from start to finish, using a free UFO sightings dataset.

Why take this course?

Microsoft Power BI:  The Art of Designing Incredible Tools is a course focused on what it means to design beautiful reports and dashboards.  Are you a Power BI builder struggling with how to design tools that look as amazing on the front-end as they are in the back-end?  You're in the right place!  Where other wonderful courses teach the technical aspects of Power BI that help aspiring BI engineers wrangle data, transform it, visualize it, and publish tools across their company, this course is focused specifically on the art of designing tools that look amazing, tell meaningful data stories, and deliver a wonderful online user experience. 

In this course, learn about some foundational design techniques based in Gestalt psychology, learn how to refine your use of color to make the most important insights "pop", learn how data storytelling is very different from traditional narrative storytelling, and learn about the many things that BI tools and video games have in common when it comes to user experience.  In 15 hours, you're not guaranteed to learn everything there is to learn about design and data storytelling, but you will receive the exposure necessary to elevate your BI tools from collections of data visuals into gorgeous "tools" that marry data visualization, design, color, text, imagery, and other stylistic elements in order to invite your users into your creations.

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Reviews

Marc-Antoine
September 21, 2023
This course is a very good overview of good practice approaches that every power BI disigner/developper should be aware of.
Samarth
September 14, 2023
The course had tremendous impact points and would definitely improve my PowerBI UI/UX skills. Reason why i did not give full 5 starts is because there were many demos where designing was done offline which i would have liked to see in the videos. Apart from that Sean has done a great job with this course and is very clear on what he is talking about.
Joanne
July 12, 2023
I found this course very informative and I really learned a lot of great tips and tricks that I will take with me. Thanks Sean, you did a great job explaining all the various topics in this course.
Joe
July 10, 2023
One of the best Power BI courses I’ve taken. It fills a critical gap in my knowledge. There isn’t a lot of design-focused content out there and this course does a great job meeting this need. I am looking forward to more design-related Power BI courses from this instructor. Žívjeli!
Sanchay
July 9, 2023
WOW! At first I was hesitant to take up this course as it is not highly rated or the students who enrolled for this course also very low. However till now the course has delivered as per my expectations. Thanks to the instructor for sharing his experience of the real world in this course. Thanks a lot!
Zoltan
June 19, 2023
I am pleased to provide feedback on the course titled "Microsoft Power BI: The Art of Designing Incredible Tools." This course has truly exceeded my expectations in terms of its exceptional level of detail and clear articulation of concepts. The course seamlessly integrates various disciplines, including art, psychology, design, data, and business acumen, to empower participants in creating remarkable Microsoft Power BI tools. The comprehensive nature of the course ensures that participants gain a holistic understanding of Power BI and its potential for designing impactful tools. One aspect that particularly impressed me was the course's emphasis on the "smart casual" approach to designing Power BI tools. The instructors skillfully elucidated this concept, providing practical guidance on achieving a balance between aesthetic appeal and functional efficiency. By following this approach, participants learn to develop visually appealing dashboards and reports without compromising usability. Furthermore, the course delved into the psychological aspects of data visualization, highlighting the power of colours, fonts, and layouts in effectively conveying information. This knowledge equips participants with the ability to craft visually engaging visuals that resonate with the intended audience, enhancing the impact of their data-driven narratives. Additionally, the course underscored the importance of aligning Power BI tool design with organizational objectives. The emphasis on data storytelling ensures that the insights communicated through Power BI tools are not only visually captivating but also strategically relevant for stakeholders. In conclusion, "Microsoft Power BI: The Art of Designing Incredible Tools" is a highly commendable course that offers an enriching learning experience. The meticulous attention to detail, coupled with clear articulation, ensures that participants acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to design exceptional Power BI tools. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to professionals seeking to enhance their Power BI expertise and create impactful data visualizations.
Tomas
June 16, 2023
I had a lot of PBI courses, but this was different (in good way). It was not purely set up on ,,powerbi,, as a tool, but has contained several good tips/tricks and additional stuff that will help you to see the BI from different side of the road. I do recommend to take this course to everyone who means to add ,,more,, into the storytelling, UI UX etc.
Vamshi
June 5, 2023
This is really great course. Sean Chandler teaches you how to organize the data and how to keep the end user in mind while designing the reports, and his top ten list in every section is something I will be reviewing every time a build a new report. Thanks, Sean for creating this wonderful course. Looking forward to taking more courses from you and learning.
Karthik
May 10, 2023
A fantastic course! Besides learning about some cool tricks with Power BI (the main tool used in this course), I also learnt a lot about visualization and story telling. I actually incorporated a lot of the learnings into my latest dashboard and got very good feedback from the users and stakeholders in the company. Thanks Sean for this amazing course!
Sadeeq
April 9, 2023
The instructor seemed to be to have vast knowledge on the topic and he present in a clear and understandable manner.
Jpf
March 19, 2023
Very interesting course. Sean is very good at what he is doing and I am really glad that I have purchased this course. I would highly recommend this course to anyone.
Ruban
March 11, 2023
This course is very valuable for BI developers. The content, delivery and style are well-designed and effective. Sean has a lot of knowledge and experience that he demonstrates in his demos. I look forward to his next course.
Humasha
January 20, 2023
indeed, a good match. there are somethings Sean mentioned that I can relate to and look forward to seeing how to designs great power bi dashboard. curious about gestalt also
Chantal
January 11, 2023
As I move along the course I have learned so many things I wish I had known last year. I'm working with the back end guys to develop a multi-layered PowerBI report and this course is making all the difference.
Jason
December 31, 2022
Great course. I've been using PowerBI for a while now and I'm still learning great new ideas and good practices with every lesson.

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