Power BI: Basics to Advanced Training Course
Power BI serves as a robust business analytics platform, empowering users to visualize data and disseminate insights throughout an organization, or seamlessly integrate them into applications and websites.
This instructor-led live training, available in either online or onsite formats, is designed for data professionals at beginner to intermediate levels who aim to craft impactful data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI.
Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:
- Import and transform data from diverse sources.
- Develop and optimize data models.
- Design visually engaging and interactive reports and dashboards.
- Implement best practices in data visualization and dashboard design.
- Leverage Power BI’s advanced features for comprehensive data analysis.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical practice.
- Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training program for this course, please reach out to us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
From Excel to Power BI
- Introduction to Power BI and its relationship with Excel
- Importing data from Excel into Power BI
- Transforming Excel data for Power BI
- Best practices for Excel and Power BI integration
Power BI Basics
- Overview of Power BI components
- Connecting to data sources
- Data modeling basics
- Creating simple visualizations
Power BI Dashboards
- Design principles for dashboards
- Interactive dashboard features
- Sharing and publishing dashboards
- Dashboard navigation and actions
Power BI Dashboard Design
- Advanced design techniques
- Utilizing themes and templates
- Mobile dashboard design considerations
- User experience and accessibility
Advanced Power BI
- DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) fundamentals
- Advanced data transformations
- Complex data modeling
- In-depth analysis techniques
- Security and administration in Power BI
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of basic data concepts and structures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data manipulation
- Familiarity with fundamental statistical concepts
Audience
- Data analysts
- Business intelligence specialists
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