What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click data visualization tool, Power BI, by creating visualizations, such as bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots.
Why: Learning data visualization skills and tools will help you gain insights into your data, communicate your findings, and stand out in the job market.
Software: Power BI Desktop is free to everyone at U of T.
Who: This workshop is designed for those new to Power BI Desktop and data visualization. Skills gained can help participants from any discipline: Humanities, Social Sciences, or Sciences. There are no prerequisites or assumptions of knowledge of statistics or programming.
When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 2-3:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom link (provided upon registration)
How: This is a 1.5-hour online workshop, consisting of a short lecture and then a series of demonstrations, which you can follow along with or just watch, interspersed with self-paced activities. There are no breaks.

Code of Conduct: Map & Data Library (MDL) workshops are a welcoming and inclusive environment for learning. To learn more, check out our Code of Conduct.
Accessibility: The MDL is committed to making our workshops accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the workshop, please contact Kelly Schultz (kelly.schultz@utoronto.ca) to discuss options.
Complementary Learning Materials: Check out our Getting Started Guide for a recording of this workshop, more tutorials, online data visualization courses, and more.

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Introduction to Using Power BI to Create Data Visualizations

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