Power BI for Data Modeling and Dashboard Development Training Course
Power BI serves as a robust business analytics solution, empowering users to visualize data and disseminate insights throughout an organization or integrate them directly into applications and websites. This course spans from foundational to intermediate concepts, ensuring a thorough comprehension of Power BI’s capabilities and its strategic role in business intelligence and decision-making.
Delivered as an instructor-led, live training session—available either online or onsite—this program targets beginner to intermediate-level learners seeking deep expertise in Power BI. The curriculum covers the work environment, data modeling, dashboard development, and publication processes.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:
- Effectively navigate and leverage the Power BI work environment.
- Model and transform data to facilitate meaningful analysis.
- Utilize basic functions and DAX measures to refine data calculations.
- Design and customize interactive dashboards and reports.
- Publish, share, and export reports for internal organizational use.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical practice.
- Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.
Customization Options
- For tailored training arrangements for this course, please contact us.
Course Outline
Introduction to Power BI
- Overview of Power BI components and architecture
- Understanding Power BI Desktop vs. Power BI Service
- Navigating the Power BI interface
Data Modeling and Transformation
- Connecting to data sources and importing data
- Transforming data using Power Query Editor
- Establishing relationships between data tables
Basic Functions and DAX Measurements
- Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- Creating calculated columns and measures
- Applying basic functions for calculations and aggregations
Designing Data Visualizations
- Selecting appropriate visualizations for data
- Customizing charts, graphs, and tables
- Enhancing interactivity with slicers and filters
Building and Publishing Dashboards
- Combining visuals to create dashboards
- Setting up real-time data updates
- Publishing dashboards to Power BI Service
Exporting and Sharing Reports
- Exporting reports in various formats (e.g., PDF, PowerPoint)
- Sharing reports securely within the organization
- Embedding Power BI reports in other platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint)
Practical Dashboard Development
- Developing a business-use dashboard from scratch
- Incorporating user feedback into design
- Ensuring dashboards align with business goals
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental understanding of data concepts and spreadsheet tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel)
Audience
- Business analysts
- Data professionals
- Managers and decision-makers aiming to improve reporting capabilities
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Testimonials (2)
The subject was taught in an engaging way, making me want to learn more.
kgotla Moncho - Martin Engineering Africa
Course - PL-300T00: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
The coding and analysis, how the information come together in a report which will be useful for my work
Nokuthula Dhludhlu - National Transmission Company South Africa
Course - Analyzing Data with Power BI
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