Data Visualization with Power BI: Building Reports from Open Data

Publicly available open data holds incredible business and social insights, but only if you know how to clean, model, and present it effectively. This comprehensive text-based course guides you through the entire process of transforming raw datasets into interactive, professional reports using Power BI. You will start with the absolute basics of data visualization theory and Power BI setup before moving on to hands-on data preparation. Through clear written explanations and structured exercises, you will learn to build a clean data model, write basic formulas, and design intuitive dashboards. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational data visualization principles and the Power BI ecosystem - Import and clean public open data using Power Query fundamentals - Establish relationships and build simple data models using star schema concepts - Write basic DAX formulas to create calculated columns and measures - Design clear, interactive, and accessible report dashboards - Practice step-by-step report creation using structured written exercises Your learning journey begins with core concepts of business intelligence and the Power BI Desktop layout. You will then progress through data transformation, modeling, and dashboard design, culminating in a complete, self-directed report project. Designed specifically for beginners and professionals looking to reskill, this course requires no previous data analysis experience. Start reading today to unlock the power of data storytelling.