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Introduction to Power BI Training

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Power BI Training

The Power BI Course is designed to introduce complete beginners to the world of data analysis and visualization using Microsoft Power BI. Whether you’re a student, a professional looking to upskill, or someone interested in the world of data analysis, this course is a perfect starting point. 

Training at a glance

Level

Beginner

Duration

3 Days

Experience

0 year: Power BI Dashboard

Average Salary

$109,029

Labs

Yes

Level

Beginner

Duration

3 Days

Experience

0 year: Power BI Dashboard

Average Salary

$109,029

Labs

Yes

Training Details

It discusses in depth the industry- recognized steps from raw data to detailed analysis via five main stages:

  • Loading data into Power BI from a wide range of data sources, such as CSV and XLS files
  • Transforming data using Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), M, and Power Query languages
  • Creating and extending a comprehensive data model with DAX
  • Visualizing data in Power BI desktop using built-in tools
  • Sharing and collaborating with the Power BI service or Power BI server
Chapter 1: Power BI Overview
  • Visual analysis and visual analytics
  • Power BI Infrastructure
  • Loading Data
  • Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Hands-On Exercise 1.1 Loading and Visualizing data

Chapter 2: Transforming Data
  • Using Power Query to clean, transform and load data
  • Profiling your data
  • Resolve data quality issues
  • Apply user-friendly names to Queries, tables, and columns
  • Import data from an Excel formatted report
Hands-On Exercise 2.1 Transforming Data with Power Query Hands-On Exercise 2.2 Appending, Merging, and Combining Queries

Chapter 3: Creating a Data Model
  • Understand the role of the Data Model in Power BI
  • Create table relationships
  • Understand Cardinality and Cross Filtering
  • Discuss Star and Snowflake schema
  • Create a Date Dimension
  • Build a Data Model from multiple Data sources
Hands-On Exercise 3.1 Creating a Data Model

Chapter 4: Visualizing your Data
  • Discuss Report settings
  • Choosing the right visualizations
  • Creating, formatting, and styling your reports
  • Using Hierarchies and Drilldown
  • Utilizing Slicers and Filters
  • Adding Custom Visualizations
Hands-On Exercise 4.1 Creating Reports Part 1 Hands-On Exercise 4.2 Creating Reports Part 2 Hands-On Exercise 4.3 Creating Reports Part 3

Chapter 5: Introduction to DAX, Calculated Columns and Measures
  • Gain an Introduction to DAX
  • Differentiate between Calculated Columns and Measures
  • Create Calculated Columns
  • Create Measures
  • Understand Filter and Row context
  • Understand the power of the Calculate function
Hands-on Exercise 5.1 Introduction to DAX Optional Hands-on Exercise 5.2 Intermediate Level DAX

Chapter 6: Collaboration and Sharing (Publishing Reports and Creating Dashboards)
  • Discuss the Power BI Service and Power BI Server
  • Understand the main components of the Power BI Service
  • Publish a Power BI Project to the Power BI Service
  • Share Reports
  • Build and Share Dashboards
Hands-On Exercise 6.1 Collaboration and Sharing in the Power BI Service
  • BI and reporting professionals
  • Data analysts
  • Data professionals

There are no prerequisites for attending this course. However, it is recommended that participants have basic knowledge of Excel and data analysis.

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