Power BI 101: Turn Excel Into Interactive Dashboards
Power BI 101: Turn Excel Into Interactive Dashboards is a complimentary live webinar designed for professionals who want to learn how to transform raw spreadsheet data into clear, interactive and meaningful dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.
Many professionals already work with Excel data but still spend significant time preparing reports manually or struggle to present information in a way that supports quick business decisions. This introductory session shows participants how Power BI can help bring data together, improve reporting and turn static information into interactive visual insights.
Led by Zulfadli Zabri, HRD Corp Accredited Trainer, the session introduces the essential Power BI workflow, beginning with importing data from Excel and CSV files before progressing to data cleaning with Power Query, basic data modelling, visualisation and dashboard creation.
Through practical demonstrations, participants will see how Power BI 101 can provide a strong starting point for building more effective reports and dashboards. The session is designed for beginners, with a focus on understanding the core concepts needed to start using Power BI confidently for workplace reporting and analysis.
What Will You Learn in Power BI 101: Turn Excel Into Interactive Dashboards?
By the end of this Power BI 101 session, participants will be able to:
- Understand how Power BI can support business reporting and data-driven decision-making.
- Import raw data from Excel and CSV files into Power BI.
- Clean and transform data using Power Query.
- Understand the fundamentals of data modelling and relationships.
- Create clear and meaningful data visualisations.
- Build interactive dashboards using slicers and filters.
- Understand the basic workflow for turning raw spreadsheet data into useful business insights.
Course Outline
Through Power BI 101, participants will be introduced to the essential steps involved in transforming raw data into interactive reports and dashboards.
Session 1: Introduction to Power BI
– Understand what Power BI is and how it supports business intelligence
– Explore how Power BI can complement existing Excel reporting
– Understand the basic Power BI workflow from raw data to dashboard
Session 2: Importing Data Into Power BI
– Import data from Excel files
– Connect to CSV data sources
– Understand how raw business data is brought into Power BI for analysis
Session 3: Cleaning and Transforming Data With Power Query
– Understand the role of Power Query in preparing data
– Explore basic data-cleaning and transformation techniques
– Prepare raw information for more accurate reporting and analysis
Session 4: Data Modelling and Relationships
– Understand the fundamentals of data modelling
– Explore how relationships connect different sets of information
– Learn why a structured data model is important for reliable reporting
Session 5: Data Visualisation and Interactive Dashboards
– Create clear and meaningful visualisations
– Use charts to communicate business information effectively
– Add slicers and filters for interactive data exploration
– Understand how multiple visuals can work together within a dashboard
Who Should Attend?
This Power BI 101 session is suitable for executives, managers, analysts, finance professionals, HR professionals, operations teams, administrators and other employees who regularly work with Excel data, reports or business information.
It is particularly suitable for beginners who are new to Power BI or Excel users who want to take their reporting skills to the next level by learning how to create interactive dashboards.
No previous Power BI experience is required.
What Will You Take Away?
By completing Power BI 101, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how Power BI transforms raw spreadsheet information into interactive reports and dashboards. The session provides a practical foundation for participants who want to continue developing their Power BI, data visualisation and business intelligence skills.
Power BI 101 Session Details
Date: 22 September 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Format: Live Webinar
Speaker: Zulfadli Zabri, HRD Corp Accredited Trainer
Fee: Complimentary
Availability: Limited slots
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