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Power BI – Core Concepts

  • Introduction to Power BI and its capabilities.
  • Distinguishing between Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
  • An overview of the report creation workflow.

Key Power BI Components

  • Power BI Desktop, Service, and Mobile applications.
  • Leveraging Power Query and Power Pivot.
  • Differentiating between datasets, reports, and dashboards.

Integrating Data Sources

  • Review of supported data sources and connectors.
  • Comparing Import and DirectQuery modes.
  • Processes for refreshing and updating data.

Fundamentals of Data Modeling

  • Defining relationships and keys.
  • Utilizing hierarchies and calculated columns.
  • Creating simple measures using DAX.

Building Basic Visualizations

  • Creating bar, line, pie, matrix, and table visuals.
  • Implementing filters and slicers.
  • Applying conditional formatting and drillthrough features.

Power BI Dashboards

  • Pinning visuals to create dashboard views.
  • Configuring tiles and layout options.
  • Managing live dashboards and refresh frequencies.

Principles of Dashboard Design

  • Optimizing data-to-ink ratio and visual hierarchy.
  • Effective use of white space and alignment.
  • Selecting the most appropriate visual for the intended message.

Interactive Features and Panels

  • Using bookmarks and buttons.
  • Implementing drilldowns and cross-filtering.
  • Utilizing tooltips and the Q&A visual tool.

Sharing and Publishing Dashboards

  • Publishing content to the Power BI Service.
  • Managing workspaces and apps.
  • Securely sharing reports and dashboards.

Navigation and Interactive Actions

  • Designing page navigation flows.
  • Using page tooltips effectively.
  • Configuring action-based interactions.

Power BI Report Design

  • Storytelling with data.
  • Designing for maximum readability and clarity.
  • Incorporating shapes, text, and images.

Advanced Design Techniques

  • Layering and grouping visual elements.
  • Implementing dynamic titles and metrics.
  • Setting up drillthrough pages.

Themes and Templates

  • Creating and applying custom themes.
  • Utilizing report templates.
  • Ensuring visual consistency across reports.

Mobile Dashboard Design

  • Using the mobile layout editor.
  • Optimizing interfaces for touch interactions.
  • Testing dashboard performance on mobile devices.

User Experience and Accessibility

  • Ensuring color contrast and screen reader compatibility.
  • Configuring tab order and keyboard navigation.
  • Best practices for accessible design standards.

Summary and Next Steps

  • Recap of core concepts covered.
  • Recommendations for additional Power BI resources.
  • Exploring available certification paths.

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of basic data concepts and structures.
  • Practical experience with Microsoft Excel and data manipulation techniques.
  • Familiarity with fundamental statistical concepts.

Target Audience

  • Data analysts.
  • Business intelligence specialists.
  • Professionals responsible for report generation and dashboard architecture.
 21 Hours

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