Develop practical reporting and visualisation capability across Power BI, Tableau and Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio), including data modelling, dashboards, storytelling and responsible AI-assisted analytics.
Data Visualisation & Reporting Tools develops practical capability for turning data into clear reports, dashboards and decision-support information using widely adopted visualisation platforms.
Who this programme is for
Professionals moving into reporting, business intelligence or data presentation, and analysts improving stakeholder communication.
Entry guidance
Comfort with spreadsheets and basic numerical reasoning is recommended. Beginners should allow time to practise data cleaning and modelling before advanced dashboard work.
What you will develop
- Power BI data preparation, modelling, DAX and visualisation
- Tableau dashboards, data blending and visual storytelling
- Google Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) for shareable reports
- Executive dashboards, useful measures and clear explanations of insights
- AI-assisted analysis and forecasting, with checks on data quality and limitations
Practical outputs
A reporting portfolio containing an interactive dashboard, documented measures, a data quality checklist and a stakeholder insight presentation.
Learning and support
This 18-week live online programme combines guided learning, workplace simulations, project activity and mentoring. Career preparation includes mock interview practice and three months of job-search support. Confirm software access, feature availability and support arrangements with RDE before enrolment.
Career pathways and UK pay context
Reporting analysis, business intelligence and data visualisation pathways. Developer and specialist roles typically require additional modelling, SQL and workplace experience.
IT Jobs Watch reports UK Power BI developer permanent salaries of £50,000–£65,000 for the middle 50% of quoted salaries (median £55,000; 41 quotes). Its contract benchmark is £413–£513 per day for the middle 50% (median £450; 69 quotes). These six-month benchmarks reviewed on 6 October 2026 describe advertised roles, not guaranteed graduate earnings.
Pay varies with experience, location and responsibilities. Contract day rates exclude employee benefits and do not imply continuous paid work. Reviewed 6 October 2026.
Certification guidance
This is a skills-development programme. A vendor certification requires the relevant provider assessment; completing this programme does not automatically award a Microsoft, Google, Tableau or other vendor credential. Ask RDE which assessment preparation and completion recognition apply before enrolment.
Related short courses
These existing short courses offer focused tool development. They are separate catalogue options; their duration or enrolment is not automatically included in this programme.
Sources and further reading
Permanent salary source: Power BI developer
Contract-rate source: Power BI developer
Google Data Studio official guidance
Your next step
Register your interest to discuss your starting point, intended workplace use and the appropriate learning route with RDE.