Duration: 3 days – 21 hrs
Overview
This course equips participants with the foundational and intermediate-level skills needed to transform raw data into meaningful insights using Microsoft Power BI. Participants will learn the end-to-end process—from loading and cleaning data with Power Query, designing effective dashboards, and applying basic DAX functions—to producing interactive reports. The training concludes with a practical case study, allowing participants to create their own dashboards based on business requirements.
Objectives
- Understand the core components, benefits, and interface of Power BI.
- Apply the Power BI project lifecycle for structured dashboard development.
- Use Power Query for data loading, cleaning, and transformation.
- Apply visualization best practices and customize dashboards using interactive features.
- Use basic DAX functions for calculations and data analysis.
- Design and deliver a functional Power BI dashboard in response to real-world business needs.
Audience
- Business Analysts
- Data Analysts
- Reporting Specialists
- IT Professionals
- Professionals new to Power BI seeking data-driven reporting skills
Pre- requisites
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts)
- No prior Power BI experience required
Course Content
Part 1: Introduction to Power BI
- Definition of Terms
- Benefits of Power BI for report generation
- 3 parts of Power BI (Desktop, Service, Mobile)
- Navigating through the user interface
Part 2: Power BI Project Lifecycle
- Different approaches in Power BI Projects
- 4 Phases of Dashboard Development
Part 3: Power Query
- Loading Data
- Navigating the Power Query Interface
- Data Cleaning and Transformation
- Introduction to M Query
Part 4: Data Visualization
- Principles of Data Visualization
- Best Practices
- Creating Simple Objects and Branding Elements
- Customizing Visualizations
- Slicers
- Hierarchies and Drill Down
- AI tools in Power BI
- Analytics Pane in Visualizations
Part 5: Basic DAX
- Calculated Measure vs. Calculated Column
- CALCULATE Function
- Aggregate Functions
- DIVIDE Function
Part 6: Case Study
- Develop your own dashboard using provided business requirements
- Presentation and peer review of dashboards
