Power BI - Turn Data into Decisions
Power BI is Microsoft’s powerful business intelligence tool designed to help organizations turn everyday data into clear, actionable insights. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to connect Power BI to common data sources, including Excel spreadsheets, to quickly visualize trends, monitor performance, and uncover opportunities for improvement.
Instead of static, time-consuming reports, Power BI enables dynamic dashboards that update automatically and allow users to move seamlessly from high-level overviews to detailed analysis, in real time. Whether you work in manufacturing, healthcare, finance, logistics, education, or retail, Power BI can help you move from “I think” to “I know.”
What You’ll Learn
✅ Turn everyday data into insights you can actually act on
✅ Automate routine reporting and reduce manual spreadsheet work
✅ Build clear, compelling visuals that tell your data’s story
✅ Create dashboards that support smarter, faster decisions
✅ Communicate insights effectively to teams and leadership
Program is hands-on and will be held in a computer lab on the USI campus, in University Center – East. Participants can bring their own laptops if preferred but not required.
Questions? Contact Paula Nurrenbern at pjnurrenbe@usi.edu; 812-461-5425 or Lesley Groves at lagroves@usi.edu; 812-464-1854.