Learn notebook dashboards and AI/BI dashboards, build dashboard datasets, add filters and parameters, then publish and share interactive dashboards your team can use.
In Databricks Dashboards Introduction, Zane Goodman shows you how to move from notebook-based analysis to shareable, interactive dashboards in Databricks. You’ll learn the key dashboard options available, how they fit into an analytics workflow, and what you need to have in place before building, including environment setup and dataset readiness. The focus is helping you get from “I have results” to “others can explore and trust these results” with less friction.
You’ll build dashboards step by step, starting with notebook dashboards, then moving into AI/BI dashboards and the dataset layer that supports them. Zane covers practical features like filters, calculations, and parameters so your dashboards feel dynamic and useful, not static screenshots. By the end, you’ll know how to publish and share dashboards confidently, with the right structure for reuse and collaboration.
Course Outline ( Free Preview)
Module 00 - Introduction
Zane kicks off the course with a clear overview of what you’ll build and why dashboards matter in Databricks. You’ll learn how dashboards fit into the data-to-insight workflow and what the course will cover, notebook dashboards, AI/BI dashboards, datasets, and sharing, so you can follow along with the right expectations.
Module 01 - Environment Setup
Before building anything, you’ll make sure your Databricks environment is ready. Zane walks through the key setup requirements, access, workspace readiness, and the basic resources you’ll need so your dashboard work runs smoothly and you don’t get blocked by permissions or missing configuration.
Module 02 - Notebook Dashboards37 min.
Learn how to turn notebook work into a dashboard experience that others can consume. Zane shows how notebook dashboards are structured, what they’re best for, and how to present analysis clearly using visual outputs. This module helps you bridge the gap between exploration and presentation without rebuilding everything from scratch.
Module 03 - AI/BI Dashboard Introduction16 min.
Get introduced to AI/BI dashboards and how they differ from notebook dashboards in purpose and experience. Zane explains what these dashboards are designed to support, when to use them, and what it means to build a dashboard that’s more interactive and reusable for a broader audience.
Module 04 - Dashboard Dataset Creation51 min.
Dashboards are only as good as the dataset behind them. In this module, Zane shows how to create and structure a dashboard dataset so visuals stay consistent, performant, and easy to maintain. You’ll learn what to include, what to avoid, and how to set yourself up for flexible filtering and parameter-driven exploration.
Module 05 - Filters, Calculations, and Parameters32 min.
Make dashboards feel like tools, not static reports. Zane demonstrates how to add filters and parameters so users can slice the data on demand, along with calculations that support meaningful metrics and comparisons. You’ll learn patterns that keep dashboards interactive while still predictable and easy to use.
Module 06 - Publish and Share Your Dashboard16 min.
Finish by publishing your dashboard and making it accessible to the right people. Zane covers sharing options, access considerations, and practical tips for ensuring your dashboard is ready for real users. You’ll leave with a repeatable final step checklist so your dashboards are easy to distribute and easy to trust.
Zane Goodman is a Trainer for Pragmatic Works specializing in the Power Platform. He's worked in skilled labor roles as well as the construction industry. Zane spent a lot of time in attics, on boom lifts, and in ditches making sure all the lights turned on properly. Now his primary focus is turning on the light for learning, helping our customers learn the ins and outs of Power Apps.
