Power BI Essentials: Visualizing Climate Trends with Real-World Data
Proposed session for SQLBits 2026TL; DR
Beginner-friendly Power BI workshop using real climate data. Learn data prep, modelling, DAX, and dashboard design through hands-on exercises. Build a full report visualising CO₂ emissions and temperature trends, no prior experience needed.
Session Details
Join us for a full-day, beginner-friendly workshop designed to take you through the complete Power BI journey using a compelling real-world dataset: historic CO₂ emissions and global surface temperature trends.
Through hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to transform raw data into meaningful insights and create interactive dashboards that tell a powerful story about climate change.
What you’ll learn:
Design principles: Best practices for intuitive and impactful user interfaces
Data preparation: Loading, cleaning, and transforming datasets
Data modeling: Building relationships and structuring your data effectively
DAX fundamentals: Writing calculations and measures for deeper insights
Dashboard creation: Bringing it all together into a polished, interactive report
By the end of the day, you’ll have a fully functional Power BI report that visualizes global climate trends, and the confidence to apply these skills to any dataset.
Through hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to transform raw data into meaningful insights and create interactive dashboards that tell a powerful story about climate change.
What you’ll learn:
Design principles: Best practices for intuitive and impactful user interfaces
Data preparation: Loading, cleaning, and transforming datasets
Data modeling: Building relationships and structuring your data effectively
DAX fundamentals: Writing calculations and measures for deeper insights
Dashboard creation: Bringing it all together into a polished, interactive report
By the end of the day, you’ll have a fully functional Power BI report that visualizes global climate trends, and the confidence to apply these skills to any dataset.
3 things you'll get out of this session
- Build a complete Power BI report from raw data to polished dashboard using real climate datasets.
- Learn core skills: data preparation, modelling, DAX fundamentals, and effective visual design.
- Understand how to communicate insights clearly through interactive visuals and storytelling
Speakers
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