Tasks and Duties
Task Objective
The objective of this task is to develop a strategic roadmap for creating effective Power BI dashboards, with a focus on aligning visualization techniques with key business metrics. Students will engage in planning, researching best practices, and designing a conceptual framework that outlines the purpose, data sources, target audience, and potential visualization methods that can be implemented using Power BI. The task is tailored for students enrolled in the Power BI Certification Training Course.
Expected Deliverables
- A detailed DOC file submission (minimum 3 pages) outlining the strategic plan.
- A conceptual map or framework diagram embedded as an image within the DOC file.
- An explanation of the chosen visualization techniques and their connection to common business questions.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Conduct exploratory research on current trends in Power BI visualizations and review publicly available data sources.
- Identify a hypothetical business scenario where effective dashboards could drive data-driven decisions. Clearly define the key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to this scenario.
- Draft a strategic plan that includes: an overview of the business scenario, data source recommendations, design ideas, and a timeline for implementation.
- Create a conceptual diagram that visually represents the strategic process and embed it in the DOC file.
- Review and revise the plan to ensure it is comprehensive and logically structured.
Evaluation Criteria
- Completeness and clarity of the strategic plan.
- Depth of research and alignment with Power BI best practices.
- Logical structure and visual appeal of the conceptual diagram.
- Quality of the insights provided in relation to the business scenario.
This task should take approximately 30 to 35 hours to complete. Students are expected to work independently and document every step of their planning and research process in the final DOC file submission.
Task Objective
This week, the focus shifts to the execution phase where students are required to design and document a data model and a basic dashboard prototype using Power BI concepts. The objective is to demonstrate how to structure data relationships and create an intuitive, interactive dashboard layout that complements the strategic plan developed in Week 1. The task is specifically aligned with the content covered in the Power BI Certification Training Course.
Expected Deliverables
- A DOC file submission detailing the data modeling process, including entity relationships and chosen measures.
- A conceptual blueprint of the dashboard layout that includes planned visualizations (charts, graphs, filters) with annotations.
- Written explanations for each component of the dashboard and the rationale for their inclusion.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Review the key principles of data modeling in Power BI and apply them to define a data structure based on a hypothetical public dataset.
- Develop a detailed data model diagram that illustrates the relationships between different data tables and their fields.
- Conceptualize a dashboard layout, indicating where each visualization will be placed, and describe the interactive elements that will facilitate user engagement.
- Document the process, rationale, and expected benefits of the chosen data model and dashboard design in a DOC file.
- Reflect on how this execution phase aligns with the strategic plan from Week 1.
Evaluation Criteria
- Accuracy and completeness of the data model diagram.
- Creativity and clarity in the dashboard layout blueprint.
- Quality of written documentation and explanation provided in the DOC file.
- Integration of research and cited best practices from the Power BI Certification Training Course.
This task is anticipated to require about 30 to 35 hours and must be completely documented for review.
Task Objective
This task is centered on employing advanced analytics techniques to refine and evaluate your initial dashboard prototype. Students will perform a critical assessment of the visualizations, exploring interactive features, drill-down capabilities, and dynamic visuals in a Power BI context. The goal is to simulate a real-world scenario where dashboards are continuously optimized based on user feedback and performance metrics.
Expected Deliverables
- A comprehensive DOC file submission detailing the process of evaluating the dashboard prototype.
- A written analysis on the effectiveness of each visualization and interactive component, including suggestions for improvement.
- A discussion on advanced analytics techniques such as what-if analysis, predictive forecasting, or segmentation that could be integrated into the dashboard.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Review common evaluation criteria for interactive dashboards and identify metrics for success.
- Analyze the previously designed dashboard prototype, noting areas where advanced analytics can enhance the user experience.
- Research advanced techniques within Power BI and propose methods to integrate them into the dashboard.
- Detail your evaluation process; describe challenges encountered and how these might be resolved.
- Compile your findings, including both qualitative and quantitative evaluation outcomes, and present them in the DOC file.
Evaluation Criteria
- Thoroughness of the evaluation process compared to standard best practices in Power BI.
- Clarity of analysis and relevance of proposed improvements.
- Depth of research into advanced analytics techniques and their practical application.
- Quality and clarity of documentation in the final DOC file.
This exercise should take approximately 30 to 35 hours. All steps and insights must be fully detailed in the DOC file.
Task Objective
The final task of this virtual internship focuses on synthesizing all previous work into a comprehensive execution plan for a Power BI dashboard solution. Students are required to integrate the strategic planning, data modeling, and evaluation processes into a singular, cohesive plan that could be used to launch an effective dashboard in a real-world business environment. This task is a culmination of all that has been learned during the internship and is designed for those engaged in the Power BI Certification Training Course.
Expected Deliverables
- A detailed DOC file submission containing an integrated Power BI dashboard implementation plan.
- An executive summary outlining the key phases of the project.
- A unified document that includes sections on strategy, data model design, prototype execution, evaluation metrics, and proposed enhancements.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Start by reviewing all documentation from Weeks 1, 2, and 3, and identify the critical components that should be integrated.
- Create an executive summary that provides an overview of the entire project and its objectives.
- Develop a final execution plan that includes: a refined strategic outline, consolidated data modeling diagrams, a prototype dashboard layout, and a detailed evaluation report.
- Discuss potential challenges in dashboard deployment and strategies to mitigate them.
- Include references to best practices and any lessons learned during the previous tasks.
Evaluation Criteria
- Completeness and integration of all previously developed components into the final plan.
- Logical flow, clarity, and detail of the combined execution plan.
- Practicality and effectiveness of proposed strategies for implementation and improvement.
- Overall documentation, including the executive summary and the structured plan.
This final task is designed to be completed in approximately 30 to 35 hours. The DOC file submission should be comprehensive, well-organized, and reflective of the advanced skills developed during the internship.