About the Event:

Tired of static Excel sheets? Learn how to turn your data into interactive, visual dashboards with Microsoft Power BI. Join our beginner-friendly webinar to guide you through the simple steps to connect your Excel files, create key charts, and build a shareable report—no experience needed! Stop just collecting data; start telling its story.

Webinar Outline

1. Introduction (10 mins)
   • Welcome & what to expect from this session
   • Why Power BI? The power of moving from static Excel sheets to interactive dashboards
   • Brief overview of the Power BI interface (Power BI Desktop)
2. Your First Dashboard: A Step-by-Step Guide (50 mins)
   • a) Getting Your Data Ready & Connected
     • Preparing your Excel data for Power BI (clean data tips)
     • Live Demo: Connecting an Excel file and loading it into Power BI
   • b) Building Your First Visualisations
     • Live Demo: Creating a simple Bar Chart and a Pie Chart from your data
     • How to format and customise these visuals for clarity
   • c) Making it Interactive
     • Live Demo: Adding filters and “slicers” so you can click to filter data
     • Arranging visuals on a canvas to build a cohesive dashboard layout
3. From Your Desktop to Your Team: Sharing & Next Steps (15 mins)
   • How to save and publish your Power BI report online
   • Simple ways to share your interactive dashboard with colleagues
   • Best practices for beginners and how to continue learning
4. Live Q&A (10 mins)
   • Open floor for your specific Power BI and data questions
   • Expert advice on common beginner challenges
5. Closing & Resources (5 mins)
   • Key takeaways recap
   • Information on further Power BI courses
   • Thank you and follow-up details

About The Speaker

Sandra Lechman has over 27 years of experience in the IT training and consultancy industry. She has worked with both the public and private sectors, receiving awards such as Best IT Trainer and the Innovators’ Act Award. Sandra is certified in Adobe and Microsoft applications and has served as a beta tester for Adobe programs and Microsoft exams. She holds qualifications in Computer Studies (Business Computing) from NCC (UK), validated by the University of Cambridge.

Sandra is a WSQ-certified Trainer, Curriculum Developer, and Assessor (ACTA, DACE). She is also the System Integration Director at @ASK Training. She has extensive experience training diverse learners and creating customized training solutions. Known for her passion, Sandra consistently receives excellent feedback for her engaging and informative training sessions.