The Plain-English Guide to Power BI
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Real DashboardsBy Ruth Callender
Length4h 14m
About this audiobook
You have the data in Excel, but turning it into something your manager can actually read feels like a different job entirely. The Plain-English Guide to Power BI is written for exactly that gap, for office professionals and managers who need real dashboards without formal training. Ruth Callender walks through every step in patient, plain language, showing which buttons to click and why. Inside, you will learn how to clean messy data with Power Query, build your first data model, write simple DAX that answers real business questions, and design a dashboard that tells a clear story. You will also see how to add slicers and filters, set up automatic refreshes, and share reports without breaking security. By the last page, you will have built a complete dashboard from your own workplace data and be able to explain your process to colleagues. Start with chapter one and your next report.
Audiobook details
GenreTechnology
Length4 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 13, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Why Power BI Belongs on Your Desk
3Getting Your Data In Without the Headache
4Cleaning Up Messy Data with Power Query
5Building Your First Data Model
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6Writing Simple DAX for Real Answers
7Making Your First Chart That People Understand
8Designing a Dashboard That Tells a Story
9Adding Interactivity with Slicers and Filters
10Making Your Numbers Refresh Automatically
11Sharing Reports Without Breaking Security
12Turning Excel Habits into Power BI Skills
13Fixing Common Problems Without Panic
14Building a Dashboard from Start to Finish
15When Your Dashboard Needs a Map and a Date Table
16Making Your Dashboard Fast and Friendly for Everyone
17Your Power BI Playbook and Next Steps
18About the Author
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