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KPI Dashboard Design

Dashboards should help people see what matters at a glance and act on it, but many are cluttered and confusing. Good dashboard design combines the right KPIs with clear…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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KPI Dashboard Design
Next classroom session Kuala Lumpur 21 - 25 Dec 2026 · £2,250 Also available Vienna 18 - 22 Jan 2027 · £4,250

Course overview

Why Attend

Dashboards should help people see what matters at a glance and act on it, but many are cluttered and confusing. Good dashboard design combines the right KPIs with clear visual communication.

This LLMI course covers KPI selection, dashboard purpose and audience, layout and visual hierarchy, chart selection, colour and design principles, interactivity, data refresh and governance. Participants design and build a KPI dashboard.

Course Objectives

Select KPIs aligned with objectives

Define dashboard purpose and audience

Apply layout and visual hierarchy principles

Select appropriate charts and visuals

Add useful interactivity

Govern and maintain dashboards

Target Audience

BI developers and analysts

Managers designing reports

Performance management staff

Finance analysts

Marketing analysts

Operations analysts

Course Methodology

Design principles sessions

Dashboard critique

Build exercises

Peer review

Capstone build

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Dashboard Purpose
    • Types of dashboards
    • Audience needs
    • KPI selection
    • Common mistakes
    • Exercise: Dashboard critique
  2. 2Day 2: Layout and Hierarchy
    • Visual hierarchy
    • Grid layouts
    • Grouping
    • Whitespace
    • Workshop: Wireframing
  3. 3Day 3: Visualisation
    • Chart selection
    • Colour
    • Labels and annotations
    • KPI cards
    • Lab: Building visuals
  4. 4Day 4: Interactivity and Data
    • Filters and drill-down
    • Tooltips
    • Data refresh
    • Performance
    • Lab: Interactive dashboard
  5. 5Day 5: Governance
    • Standards
    • Version control
    • User feedback
    • Maintenance
    • Capstone: KPI dashboard

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,050.

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December 2026
21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the KPI Dashboard Design course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next KPI Dashboard Design course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Kuala Lumpur, Vienna, Barcelona, Cape Town, Frankfurt, Rome, Paris.

Can I take KPI Dashboard Design online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,050 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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