What you’ll learn
- Master Excel and Power BI fundamentals for professional project reporting and dashboard creation,Import
- clean
- and structure project data from multiple sources using advanced Excel tools and Power Query,Create complex formulas using VLOOKUP
- INDEX-MATCH
- and conditional functions for data analysis,Build interactive pivot tables and pivot charts to summarize and visualize project performance metrics,Design advanced visualizations including waterfall charts
- combo charts
- and interactive heatmaps,Develop time-based analysis skills using advanced date functions and trend visualization techniques,Complete two hands-on projects: Excel project dashboard and advanced Power BI interactive report,Apply data modeling principles and calculated fields to create professional business intelligence reports
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel (opening files
- entering data
- basic formulas),Access to Microsoft Excel (2016 or later) and Power BI Desktop (free download available),No prior experience with Power BI or advanced Excel functions required – well teach you everything,Basic understanding of project management concepts helpful but not mandatory,Willingness to practice with provided sample datasets and follow along with exercises
Description
Transform your project management reporting skills with this comprehensive course that teaches you to create professional dashboards and visual reports using Excel and Power BI. Whether you’re a project manager, data analyst, or business professional, this hands-on course will equip you with the essential skills to turn raw project data into compelling visual stories.
You’ll start by learning the fundamentals of project management reporting and understanding when to use Excel versus Power BI. Through practical exercises, you’ll master data importing, cleaning, and structuring techniques that form the foundation of effective reporting. The course covers essential Excel functions including VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and conditional formulas, plus advanced features like Pivot Tables and Power Query.
Dive deep into time-based analysis with advanced date functions and trend visualization techniques. Learn to create stunning visualizations including waterfall charts, combo charts, KPIs, and interactive heatmaps. The course includes two comprehensive projects: building a complete project management dashboard in Excel and creating an advanced interactive dashboard in Power BI.
By the end of this course, you’ll confidently create professional-grade project reports that impress stakeholders and support data-driven decision making. Perfect for project managers, analysts, and anyone who needs to communicate project performance through visual data storytelling. Let’s go!
