Amity University - Certificate in Dashboarding and Storytelling using PowerBI

The Certificate In Dashboarding And Storytelling Using PowerBI is designed for learners who want to convert raw business data into meaningful visual insights. The programme introduces the fundamentals of Power BI and gradually develops skills in data transformation, modelling, dashboard creation, and data storytelling. Learners get exposure to Power Query, DAX functions, KPIs, advanced visualisations, drill throughs, and Power BI services. The course focuses not only on creating attractive dashboards but also on presenting information in a way that supports business decisions. With 6 modules and 24 hours of learning, it offers a focused route for beginners and professionals who want to develop business intelligence skills. No prior Power BI experience is required, making the programme accessible to students, graduates, and working professionals. Learners can also become eligible to apply for an internship after successful completion, subject to the organisation's norms and availability.

Programme Highlights

Programme Feature	Details
Programme Name	Certificate In Dashboarding And Storytelling Using PowerBI
Learning Level	Beginner
Total Modules	6
Duration	24 Hours
Prior Experience	No prior experience required
Core Area	Power BI, Dashboarding, Data Visualisation & Storytelling
Data Preparation	Data cleaning, transformation and modelling
Key Skills	DAX, KPIs, dashboard design, data visualisation
Advanced Visuals	Treemaps, gauges, drill throughs and interactive visuals
Collaboration	Publishing, sharing and managing reports
Performance	Dashboard and report optimisation
Learning Mode	Expert led recorded lectures
Internship	Eligible to apply after successful completion, subject to norms and availability
Faculty	Jagadish GS, Analyst, Advisory, KPMG India

The official curriculum is divided into six areas: Introduction to Power BI, Data Visualisation Basics, Data Transformation and Modelling, Advanced Data Visualisation, Power BI Services and Collaboration, and Power BI Tips and Tricks and Beyond.

Key Skills You Can Develop

The Certificate In Dashboarding And Storytelling Using Power BI helps learners develop practical skills in Power BI fundamentals, dashboard design, data visualisation, Power Query, data modelling, DAX, KPI development, advanced visualisations, drill through reporting, and interactive dashboards. Learners also gain skills in report publishing, dashboard performance optimisation, and data storytelling to present insights clearly and support better business decisions. 

About Amity University

Amity University has established a broad online learning ecosystem covering degree programmes, professional learning and short term certifications. Its current online portfolio includes specialised learning options across analytics, data science, artificial intelligence, technology, management, commerce and other career oriented areas. The institution's online platform currently lists 48 programmes and 29 certifications.

For learners interested in data and analytics, the certification portfolio includes courses in Python, data engineering, business analytics, forecasting, social media analytics, visualisation, financial modelling and database management. This gives learners the flexibility to select a course according to their existing skills and career objectives.

The Power BI certification is particularly focused on the communication side of analytics. Instead of simply analysing information, learners are introduced to ways of presenting data through dashboards, interactive visuals and business oriented stories. The official course page also highlights learning from analytics professionals, real world case studies and data driven projects.

Eligibility Criteria

• The programme is designed for beginners.

• No previous Power BI experience is required.

• No prior professional experience in business intelligence is mandatory.

• Students and graduates interested in analytics can consider the programme.

• Working professionals can pursue it for career development or upskilling.

• Professionals from finance, marketing, sales, HR, operations and management can benefit from dashboarding skills.

• Basic computer knowledge can make the learning process easier.

• Familiarity with spreadsheets or business data can be helpful.

• Learners should have access to a suitable computer and internet connection for digital learning.

Admission Process

1. Visit the certification page and review the programme information.

2. Check the eligibility, duration, curriculum and current fee.

3. Select the option to enrol in the certification.

4. Enter the required personal and contact information.

5. Submit the requested registration details.

6. Review the applicable fee and payment information.

7. Complete the payment and enrollment process.

8. Receive the relevant course access details.

9. Start learning through the available digital content.

10. Complete the programme requirements successfully.

11. After completion, eligible learners can apply for the internship opportunity, subject to organisational norms and availability.

Documents Required

The exact document requirements can depend on the current enrolment procedure. Learners should keep the following information or documents available where applicable:

• Valid identity proof

• Recent passport-size photograph

• Academic qualification details

• Educational certificates or marksheets, if requested

• Active email address

• Valid mobile number

• Payment information

• Any additional document specifically requested during registration

Learners should verify the final document checklist during the current admission process because requirements may be updated.

Fees Structure

Fee Particular	Details
Original Listed Fee	Rs 33,000
Current Listed Fee	Rs 21,000
Programme Duration	24 Hours
Total Modules	6
Learning Level	Beginner
Prior Experience	Not Required
Internship	Available subject to eligibility, norms and availability

The current India facing official listing displays Rs 21,000, reduced from the listed Rs 33,000. The official page also currently displays USD 320 against USD 400 on its international facing version, so learners should confirm the applicable fee and payment terms for their enrollment before making payment.

Career Opportunities

Power BI and dashboarding skills can be useful in organisations where employees need to monitor performance, analyse trends and communicate business information. After developing these skills, learners can explore roles such as Power BI Developer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Visualisation Analyst, Reporting Analyst, MIS Analyst, Junior Data Analyst, Dashboard Developer and Business Analyst. The actual role available to a learner will depend on their academic background, previous work experience, technical skills and portfolio. Creating practical dashboards based on sales, finance, marketing, customer or operations datasets can help demonstrate applied knowledge during job searches.

These skills can also support professionals who do not want to completely change their career field. A finance professional can use Power BI for financial reporting, a marketing professional can visualise campaign performance, an HR professional can build workforce dashboards, while an operations professional can track productivity and performance indicators. Learners who want to strengthen their Python based analytics foundation may also consider Certificate In Predictive Analytics Using Python as a complementary skill building option. Combining dashboarding with analytical knowledge can help professionals move towards more data driven responsibilities.

Top Industries & Hiring Sectors

Industry / Hiring Sector	Power BI Applications
IT & Software Services	Business reporting, performance dashboards, data analysis, and KPI tracking
BFSI	Financial reporting, risk analysis, customer insights, and portfolio dashboards
E-Commerce & Retail	Sales tracking, customer behaviour, inventory analysis, and product performance
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	Patient analytics, operational reporting, healthcare KPIs, and resource planning
Manufacturing	Production monitoring, quality analysis, supply chain reporting, and operational dashboards
Telecommunications	Customer analytics, service performance, churn analysis, and network reporting
Consulting & Professional Services	Business intelligence, client reporting, data analysis, and management dashboards
Marketing & Advertising	Campaign performance, customer insights, lead tracking, and marketing ROI analysis
Logistics & Supply Chain	Inventory monitoring, delivery performance, demand analysis, and logistics KPIs
Education & EdTech	Student performance analysis, enrolment reporting, attendance tracking, and institutional dashboards
Automotive & Mobility	Sales analytics, operational performance, customer insights, and supply chain reporting
Startups & Technology Companies	Business performance tracking, financial dashboards, product analytics, and data-driven decision making

Professionals working in digital marketing can also strengthen their customer data knowledge through Certificate In Social Media Analytics, particularly when their work involves campaign reporting, audience analysis and performance measurement.

Salary Range by Role and Experience

Salary levels vary according to location, employer, academic qualification, technical expertise, portfolio quality and previous professional experience. The following figures are indicative market ranges and are not guaranteed salaries.

Job Role	Experience	Indicative Annual Salary
MIS / Reporting Executive	0–2 Years	Rs 2.5–5 LPA
Junior Data Analyst	0–2 Years	Rs 3–6 LPA
Power BI Developer	1–3 Years	Rs 4–8 LPA
Business Intelligence Analyst	1–4 Years	Rs 4–10 LPA
Data Visualisation Analyst	2–5 Years	Rs 5–11 LPA
Business Analyst	2–5 Years	Rs 5–12 LPA
Senior Power BI Developer	4–7 Years	Rs 8–16 LPA
BI Consultant	4–8 Years	Rs 8–18 LPA
Analytics Manager	7–12 Years	Rs 12–25+ LPA

These ranges are broad because Power BI related positions can span entry level reporting jobs to senior business intelligence and consulting positions. Actual compensation should be evaluated against current job listings, location, skills and experience rather than the certification alone.

Making The Right Choice

A Power BI certification can be a practical option if your current role involves spreadsheets, business reports, operational metrics or performance tracking. The key advantage of dashboarding is that it allows large amounts of information to be organised into interactive visuals, making patterns and key performance indicators easier to understand. For someone starting in analytics, learning Power BI can therefore be a useful step towards developing business intelligence capabilities.

The programme can also be combined with other specialised learning depending on your career direction. Learners who want a foundation in Python based analytics can explore Certificate In Programming For Data Analytics Using Python, while those interested in data infrastructure and engineering can consider Certificate In Applied Data Engineering.

For professionals who want broader business data knowledge, Certificate In Business Analytics Professional can complement dashboarding by adding exposure to areas such as advanced Excel, Power BI, predictive modelling and domain analytics. Learners who want to strengthen their understanding of data preparation can consider Certificate In Descriptive Analytics And Data Pre-Processing Using Python.

Professionals working with forecasting and trend analysis may also find Certificate In Time Series Forecasting useful as an additional learning direction. Together, forecasting and dashboarding can support a more complete understanding of how historical data can be analysed and presented.

From Dashboarding to Advanced Analytics

Dashboarding becomes more valuable when it is supported by strong data handling and analytical fundamentals. A learner who understands how to clean data, identify patterns, create calculations and communicate findings can use Power BI more effectively than someone who only knows how to create charts.

Therefore, before choosing additional certifications, consider your career objective. If you want to become a reporting or BI professional, focus on Power BI, SQL, Excel, data modelling and business analysis. If you want to move towards data science, build Python, statistics, machine learning and predictive analytics skills. If your long term goal is management, combine technical analytics skills with business and leadership education.

For learners planning a broader postgraduate management pathway, Amity University Online MBA can be considered separately when an MBA aligns with their academic eligibility and long term career plans.

Career Value and Learning Path

The Certificate In Dashboarding And Storytelling Using PowerBI provides a focused learning route for beginners and professionals who want to develop practical business intelligence and data visualisation skills. The 24 hour programme covers six modules, beginning with Power BI fundamentals and progressing into data transformation, modelling, advanced visualisation, collaboration and optimisation.

Its value is strongest when the certification is supported by practical application. Building dashboards from real datasets, developing a portfolio, learning complementary tools and understanding business requirements can help learners turn the knowledge gained from the programme into demonstrable professional skills.

The course can therefore be considered not only as a standalone Power BI certification but also as one component of a broader analytics learning path. Amity's current certification portfolio includes complementary options across Python, business analytics, data engineering, forecasting and social media analytics.