NHS Data and Analytics Academy

Build Power BI visuals and reports

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Course Description (Long)

This learning path equips learners with the skills to design effective Power BI reports and transform data into meaningful insights. Learners develop expertise in identifying report design requirements, selecting appropriate visualisations, and applying data transformations to enhance analysis.

The course also provides practical experience in creating visual calculations, configuring report filters, and improving the user experience of Power BI reports.

Additionally, learners gain analytical skills to detect data outliers, perform time-series analysis, and interpret trends to support informed decision-making.

Course Format

Online learning, video tutorials, interactive modules, practical exercises

Course Length

7 hours 4 minutes

Course Accreditation

Check provider website for details on certification

Cost

Free (but check website for fees for taking any certificated exams)

Access

General access

Skills Covered

- Scoping report design requirements

- Designing Power BI reports

- Creating visual calculations in Power BI Desktop

- Configuring Power BI report filters

- Enhancing Power BI report designs for user experience

- Performing analytics in Power BI

Mapped NCF

SA24.1 Intermediate: Skilled in using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to create calculated columns, measures, and advanced aggregations, effectively communicating insights to stakeholders, along with utilizing external tools like DAX Studio and Tabular Editor to optimize data models and streamline workflows.

SA24.2 Intermediate: Able to design and implement robust data models, understanding relationships, cardinality, and hierarchies within Power BI.

Resource details

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Contributed by: NHS Data and Analytics Academy
Authored by: Microsoft, Microsoft
Licence: More information on licences
First contributed: 25 March 2025
Audience access level: General user

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