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User-Oriented Design in Power BI
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Design with Users in Mind
In this course you learn how to design with users in mind.Optimize Visualizations
You’ll get introduced to some best practices in data visualization and optimize your visualizations to be more accessible to visually impaired individuals. This course also teaches you when to create paginated reports, a prerequisite for the official PL-300 exam!What you'll learn
- Identify design layout frameworks — including the Gutenberg, Z, and F layouts — and recognize how each guides viewer attention across a Power BI report canvas.
- Recognize accessibility requirements for Power BI reports, including contrast ratio standards, alt text, and screen reader compatibility.
- Differentiate between automatic page refresh and change detection refresh and identify the licensing and data source requirements for each.
- Identify the conditions under which a paginated report is more appropriate than a standard Power BI report for a given output requirement.
- Evaluate a report design for adherence to user-oriented design principles, including focal point placement, color vision deficiency accommodation, and visual hierarchy.
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What will I learn in this course?
This short course gives you a deeper insight into the possibilities within Power BI Desktop to tailor your reports for your users. Think accessibility options, psychological considerations, and the use of printed (paginated) reports.
What are paginated reports?
Paginated reports are reports that are meant to be printed on paper. These so-called pixel-perfect reports usually contain less information than conventional reports, but serve as a condensed one-stop version of the most important insights.
Is the course interactive?
The course combines conceptual videos, video demos, and interactive Power BI exercises. You don't need to install anything, all materials and software is provided for you in the browser.
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