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Project Management Graphical Reporting
Rating: 4.0 out of 5(68 ratings)
12,441 students

Project Management Graphical Reporting

Master Excel and Power BI to create stunning project management dashboards, reports
Last updated 6/2025
English

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

Course content

7 sections32 lectures2h 47m total length
  • Overview of Project Management Graphical Reporting4:59

    Transform complex project data into clear insights with graphical reporting using Excel and Power BI. Visualize progress, budgets, and risks through dashboards and charts to support data-driven decisions.

  • Key Differences Between Excel and Power BI5:08

    Explore Excel for quick analysis and spreadsheet-based reporting, and Power BI for large-scale, interactive dashboards with automated, real-time updates and cloud-based sharing.

  • Setting Up Microsoft Excel and Power BI4:00

    Set up Microsoft Excel and Power BI by downloading, installing, and signing in to Microsoft 365, then launch the apps on Windows or via a Mac virtual environment.

  • Formatting Data for Readability in Excel6:58

    Format data for readability in Excel by building a project management data table, applying borders, color, alignment, and wrapping, and using data validation, currency, and date formatting.

  • Overview of Power BI Interface and Basic Capabilities3:37

    Open Power BI Desktop, create a blank report, and import data, while using the ribbon and panes to visualize, model, and query with DAX and AI co-pilot.

  • Course materials0:05

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 - we'll 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!

Who this course is for:

  • Project managers seeking to create professional reports and dashboards for stakeholder communication
  • Business analysts who need to visualize project data and performance metrics effectively
  • Data analysts looking to expand their skills in Excel and Power BI for project reporting
  • Team leads and supervisors who want to track and present project progress visually
  • Excel users ready to advance their skills with Power BI and interactive dashboard creation
  • Business professionals who need to make data-driven decisions based on project performance