Power BI Report Design Masterclass
A practical, project-based Power BI training programme in Dubai for developers, analysts and BI professionals who want to design dashboards that look world-class and drive real decisions. Go far beyond basic charts — master data visualization, UI/UX and Figma, IBCS standards, SVG and Deneb custom visuals, data storytelling, AI analytics and performance optimization.
For BI developers, analysts & consultants • 11 modules + final project • Advanced design
Course Description
The Power BI Report Design Masterclass is a practical, project-based programme for developers, analysts and BI professionals who want to design dashboards that look world-class and drive real decisions. You go far beyond basic charts into data visualization, UX/UI and Figma, IBCS standards, SVG and Deneb custom visuals, data storytelling, AI analytics and performance.
Across eleven modules you build toward a portfolio-ready dashboard, applying each skill to a real business case. Delivered by a senior practitioner in Dubai or online — as individual seats or a private corporate workshop — you finish able to design and present professional Power BI reports independently.
What You Will Learn
- ✓Data visualization & IBCS — Choose the right chart and apply IBCS SUCCESS standards for clear business communication.
- ✓UX / UI design & Figma — Apply dashboard UX and UI principles and wireframe your reports in Figma before you build.
- ✓Interactive report design — Bookmarks, buttons, field & what-if parameters, drill-through, tooltips and mobile layouts.
- ✓SVG visuals with DAX — Build custom KPI cards, bars, sparklines and charts using SVG measures written in DAX.
- ✓Deneb custom visuals — Create Vega and Vega-Lite visuals — radial bar, beeswarm, candlestick and layered charts.
- ✓Data storytelling — Turn charts and KPIs into clear business stories that guide users to a decision.
- ✓AI-powered analytics — Key Influencers, Decomposition Tree, Smart Narratives and the Q&A visual.
- ✓Performance optimization — Performance Analyzer, DAX Studio and model tuning for fast, reliable reports.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Welcome to the Masterclass
- Objectives, structure and outcomes
- Why professional dashboard design matters
- Basic report vs decision-support dashboard
- Common report design challenges
- Programme roadmap and the final project
Module 2: Data Visualization Best Practices
- Why data visualization matters in BI
- IBCS and the SUCCESS formula
- Gestalt and pre-attentive attributes
- Choosing the right chart; charts to avoid
- Colour, typography and reducing clutter
Module 3: Requirement Gathering & Report Planning
- Business goals and reporting objectives
- The decisions the dashboard must support
- Stakeholders, personas and audiences
- KPI, measure and filter definitions
- A requirement document and visual requirement matrix
Module 4: UX & UI Design for Power BI
- UX vs UI and visual hierarchy
- Brand, colour and accessibility
- Whitespace, alignment and grid layouts
- KPI cards, filters and navigation panels
- Figma wireframing and design sign-off
Module 5: Report Design Guide — Part 1
- Canvas, backgrounds and JSON themes
- Formatting charts, titles, labels and axes
- Conditional formatting and dynamic titles
- Drill-down, drill-through and filters
- Bookmarks, buttons, parameters and navigation
Module 6: Report Design Guide — Part 2 (SVG, Deneb & KPIs)
- SVG visuals with DAX
- Visualized tables and matrices
- Deneb and Vega-Lite custom visuals
- Interactive Deneb charts and tooltips
- Advanced KPI cards and bullet charts
Module 7: Data Storytelling with Power BI
- Audience, context and the main message
- Information hierarchy and report structure
- Storytelling titles, annotations and reference lines
- Explaining variance and performance drivers
- Smart Narratives and guided, executive stories
Module 8: Final Power BI Dashboard Project
- Business scenario, dataset and requirements
- User personas and KPI definitions
- Figma wireframe and page structure
- Theme, measures and interactive pages
- A portfolio-ready dashboard
Module 9: Artificial Intelligence & Power BI
- AI capabilities, benefits and limitations
- Key Influencers visual
- Decomposition Tree and root-cause analysis
- Smart Narratives and the Q&A visual
- Using AI responsibly and validating insights
Module 10: Power BI Performance Optimization
- Why reports become slow
- Performance Analyzer and slow-visual analysis
- DAX Studio, server timings and query plans
- Model design, star schema and size
- Efficient DAX and re-testing
Module 11: Final Design Challenge
- A new business case study and objectives
- Audience, KPIs and visualization choices
- Page structure and a Figma wireframe
- An interactive report with UI/UX best practice
- Optimise, present and get assessed
How the Training Is Delivered
The masterclass is practical and project-based — delivered live by a senior practitioner, in Dubai or online.
- Instructor-led, live sessions with a senior report-design practitioner
- Project-based — you build a complete dashboard as you learn
- Individual seats or private corporate workshops
- In-person in Dubai or live online across the UAE
- A portfolio-ready dashboard and follow-up support
Power BI Report Design Masterclass — FAQ
Who is the Power BI Report Design Masterclass for?
It suits Power BI developers, data analysts, BI and reporting professionals, consultants and anyone who wants to design better dashboards. Advanced design or programming experience is not required.
Is this an online or in-person course in Dubai?
We deliver the masterclass in Dubai and across the UAE — in-person or live online — and as a private corporate workshop for teams.
Do I need to know DAX or coding for the SVG and Deneb modules?
Only basic DAX familiarity is needed. SVG and Deneb concepts are introduced step by step, with coding examples you can follow and reuse.
Will I finish with something for my portfolio?
Yes. You complete an end-to-end dashboard project and a final design challenge, giving you a portfolio-ready Power BI dashboard.
How much does the masterclass cost?
Pricing depends on the format — an individual seat or a private corporate workshop — and team size. Contact us for a quote.
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