PowerBI Training course #402724

Course Details

Power BI Training is a comprehensive 5-day course designed to equip participants with the skills to leverage the power of Microsoft Power BI to visualize and analyze data effectively. This course will cover the fundamentals of data analysis, data modeling, and report creation using Power BI.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the basics of Power BI: Learn the core concepts and interface of Power BI.
• Connect to Data Sources: Import data from various sources, including Excel, SQL Server, and other databases.
• Transform and Clean Data: Prepare data for analysis by cleaning, transforming, and shaping it.
• Create Data Models: Design and implement data models to support complex data analysis.
• Build Interactive Reports: Create visually appealing and interactive reports using Power BI's rich visualization capabilities.
• Utilize Advanced Analytics: Leverage advanced analytics features like time intelligence, DAX calculations, and machine learning.
• Share and Collaborate: Share reports with stakeholders and collaborate effectively within teams.

This course is suitable for:
• Business analysts
• Data analysts
• Data scientists
• IT professionals
• Anyone interested in data visualization and business intelligence

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a binder containing a copy of the presentation
• slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

• What is Power BI?
o Overview of Power BI and its components
o Getting started with Power BI Desktop
• Connecting to Data Sources:
o Importing data from Excel, SQL Server, and other sources
o Power Query for data transformation and cleaning
• Basic Data Modeling:
o Creating relationships between tables
o Understanding data hierarchies and measures

• Creating Visualizations:
o Building charts, maps, and other visualizations
o Customizing visualizations to meet specific needs
• Report Design and Layout:
o Designing effective report layouts
o Adding slicers, filters, and bookmarks
• Sharing and Publishing Reports:
o Sharing reports within an organization
o Publishing reports to the Power BI service

• Advanced Data Modeling Techniques:
o Creating calculated columns and measures
o Time intelligence functions (YEAR, MONTH, WEEKDAY)
o Using hierarchies and parent-child relationships
• DAX (Data Analysis Expressions):
o Writing DAX formulas for calculations and transformations
o Using DAX functions for time intelligence, statistical analysis, and more

• Power BI Service:
o Publishing and sharing reports
o Creating dashboards and workspaces
o Collaborating with other users
• Power BI Mobile:
o Accessing reports on mobile devices
o Real-time data updates and alerts
• Power BI Embedded:
o Embedding Power BI visuals into web applications

• Machine Learning in Power BI:
o Using R and Python scripts in Power BI
o Building predictive models
• AI Insights:
o Leveraging AI-powered insights
o Natural language queries
• Power BI Tips and Tricks:
o Performance optimization
o Best practices for report design
o Troubleshooting common issues

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