Course Outline
MODULE 1: POWER BI
In this module, we will explain the value provided by Power BI, review the available product offerings and their capabilities, and cover how Power BI updates are delivered.
Lessons
- What is Power BI?
- Reviewing the Power BI Product Suite
- Identifying Differences Between Products
- Understanding Power BI Updates
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Grasp the concept of Power BI.
- Recognize the distinctions between products.
- Comprehend Power BI update mechanisms.
MODULE 2: POWER BI DESKTOP
In this module, we will examine the steps required to install Power BI Desktop, explore the interface, discuss supported file types and data sources, and cover the configuration of data refresh settings. We will also overview the available data types and discuss best practices for their utilization.
Lessons
- Installing Power BI Desktop
- Exploring the Power BI Desktop Interface
- Utilizing File Types; PBIX vs PBIT
- Examining Data Sources
- Discussing Data Refresh
- Understanding Data Types
Lab 2: POWER BI DESKTOP
- Introduction to Power BI
- After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply the installation of Power BI Desktop.
- Understand and utilize PBIX and PBIT file types.
- Understand data sources, data refresh, and data types.
MODULE 3: WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
In this module, we will examine importing, transforming, loading, and manipulating data using CSV, TXT, and Excel Worksheets. Power BI handles these file types with ease.
Lessons
- Importing Data
- Transforming Data
- Loading Data
- Append Operations
- Working with Folders and Files
- Using Pivot Tables
Lab 3: WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
- Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data
- Append Operations
- Working with Folders and Files
- Using Pivot Tables
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply importing, transforming, and loading data.
- Understand and apply append operations.
- Understand and apply working with folders and files.
- Understand and apply using Pivot Tables.
MODULE 4: CONNECTING TO DATABASES
In this module, we will explore the process of connecting to databases and also examine relationships.
Lessons
- Working with Relational Data
- Understanding Relationships
- Importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional and Tabular
Lab 4: CONNECTING TO DATABASES
- Importing From SQL Server and Examining Relationships
- Importing From SSAS Multidimensional
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply importing from SQL Server and examining relationships.
- Understand relationships.
- Understand and apply importing from SSAS Multidimensional.
MODULE 5: MERGING, GROUPING, SUMMARIZING, AND CALCULATING DATA
In this module, we will discuss why merges have been difficult in the past, examine how much easier they are to utilize today, and explore grouping, summarizing and calculating options.
Lessons
- Understanding the Issues with Merges
- Performing Merges
- Grouping Options
- Summarizing
- Calculating
Lab 5: MERGING, GROUPING, SUMMARIZING, AND CALCULATING DATA
- Performing Merges
- Grouping and Summarizing
- Calculating
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply performing merges.
- Understand and apply grouping and summarizing.
- Understand and apply calculating.
MODULE 6: REPORTING
In this module, we will create a report and examine the visualization options.
Lessons
- Creating Reports
- Utilizing the Matrix Visualization
- Utilizing the Map Visualization
- Utilizing the Card Visualization
- Utilizing the Chart Visualization
- Utilizing Slicers
- Publishing to Power BI Online
Lab 6: REPORTING
- Creating Reports
- Utilizing the Matrix Visualization
- Utilizing the Map Visualization
- Utilizing the Card Visualization
- Utilizing the Chart Visualization
- Utilizing Slicers
- Publishing to Power BI Online
- After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply creating reports.
- Understand and apply the matrix visualization.
- Understand and apply the map visualization.
- Understand and apply the card visualization.
- Understand and apply the chart visualization.
- Understand and apply slicers.
- Understand and apply publishing to Power BI Online.
MODULE 7: POWER BI ONLINE
In this module, we will explore what Power BI Online is and examine the features available, then discuss mobile options.
Lessons
- Introduction to Power BI Online
- Importing Data
- Creating Reports
- Configuring Dashboards
- Sharing Reports and Dashboards
- Exploring Power BI Mobile
Lab 7: POWER BI ONLINE
- Exploring the Power BI Online Interface
- Importing Excel (.xlsx or .xlsm), Comma Separated Value (.csv), and Power BI Desktop (.pbix) Files
- Creating a Report
- Adding Filters to a Report
- Adding KPIs to a Report
- Creating a Dashboard
- Pinning Tiles
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply exploring the Power BI Online interface.
- Understand and apply importing data.
- Understand and apply creating reports.
- Understand and apply adding filters to a report.
- Understand and apply adding KPIs to a report.
- Understand and apply creating a dashboard.
- Understand and apply pinning tiles.
Requirements
A foundational understanding of Excel and Databases
Testimonials (7)
Khobeib was great, so polite, clam and professional. Always willing to help or slow down if needed.
Nicole - Wellington City Council (WCC)
Course - Creating Dashboards Using Microsoft Power BI
the tool itself and what I didn't know about what it could do for us
Sam - Wellington City Council (WCC)
Course - Creating Dashboards Using Microsoft Power BI
The pace, activities and screen mirroring. Power Bi is new to me and I am looking forward to working with it more.
Michelle - Childhood Development Initiative CLG
Course - Creating Dashboards Using Microsoft Power BI
I liked everything!
Chana Wertheimer - Apex Global Solutions
Course - Creating Dashboards Using Microsoft Power BI
The interactive nature. Lots of hands on examples and not just lecture style and hand outs. I learn much better working the way it was taught to us
Derek Brown - Apex Global Solutions
Course - Creating Dashboards Using Microsoft Power BI
Very interactive, trainers were always open to answering questions and helping out if we were falling behind. Appreciated that they were able to customize the training to our needs and use the data sets we provided.
Audrey Bernard - Environment and Climate Change Canada
Course - Creating Dashboards Using Microsoft Power BI
Being able to follow along with hands-on examples
