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Build a Descriptive Analytical Dashboard in Power BI

Master automated data workflows and professional visualization techniques to turn raw Excel files into actionable business insights.

Created byRahim Zulfiqar Ali
BeginnerUpdated Oct 17, 2026
Build a Descriptive Analytical Dashboard in Power BI

What You'll Learn

check_circleApply Power Query to automate the ingestion and transformation of multiple Excel files
check_circleConstruct a relational data model using fact and dimension tables
check_circleImplement interactive slicers and filters to enable dynamic data exploration
check_circleDesign professional dashboard layouts using custom shapes, images, and KPI cards
check_circleExecute chronological sorting for time-based data using custom tables and relationships

About This Course

This course provides a comprehensive guide to building a descriptive analytical dashboard using Microsoft Power BI Desktop. It covers the end-to-end process of importing multiple Excel workbooks from a folder, performing data transformations using Power Query, and establishing automated workflows for future data updates. The material details how to create a data model, implement relationships between fact and dimension tables, and design a professional dashboard interface with interactive slicers and KPIs. Learners will also explore techniques for data visualization, including the use of shapes, images, and various chart types to effectively communicate business metrics like call center performance.

Topics Covered:

  • Power BI data import and folder connectivity
  • Power Query ETL and data transformation workflows
  • M language code for data automation
  • Data modeling and relationship management
  • Implicit vs explicit measure calculation
  • Interactive slicer and filter implementation
  • Dashboard visualization and layout design
  • Fiscal calendar and chronological sorting techniques

Your Instructor

Rahim Zulfiqar Ali
Rahim Zulfiqar Ali

Data, BI & AI Transformation Leader & Consultant | Founder & CEO - Excel Basement | MVP & MCT

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Data, BI & AI Transformation Leader & Consultant | Founder & CEO - Excel Basement | 2X Microsoft MVP (Excel) | 9X MCT (2016-2025) | PowerBI, Excel, Fabric, Python, SQL

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

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