Duration 3 days – 21 hrs
Overview
Power BI Basic to Intermediate Training Course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to harness the power of Microsoft Power BI for data analysis and visualization. This course will guide participants from understanding the basics of Power BI to creating insightful dashboards and reports, empowering them to make data-driven decisions effectively.
Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of Power BI and its components.
- Import, transform, and model data for analysis.
- Create dynamic and interactive reports and dashboards.
- Apply basic and intermediate-level DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for calculations.
- Publish and share Power BI reports securely within the organization.
Audience
- Business Analysts
- Data Analysts and Scientists
- IT Professionals
- Managers and Team Leaders who need to leverage data for decision-making
- Professionals working in reporting, analytics, or related fields
Pre- requisites
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with general data concepts (e.g., tables, relationships) is helpful but not mandatory.
Course Content
Power BI Basics
Introduction to Power
- Overview of Power BI and its components (Desktop, Service, and Mobile)
- Benefits of using Power BI for data analysis and reporting
Getting Started with Power BI Desktop
- Installing and setting up Power BI Desktop
- Navigating the interface
- Importing data from various sources (Excel, CSV, databases)
Data Preparation and Transformation
- Introduction to Power Query
- Cleaning and shaping data
- Combining data from multiple sources
Data Modeling
- Creating relationships between tables
- Introduction to calculated columns and measures
Intermediate Power BI
Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- Basic DAX functions for calculations
- Using measures and calculated columns
- Common DAX formulas for intermediate analysis
Creating Visualizations
- Using charts, tables, and other visuals
- Customizing visualizations for clarity
- Creating slicers and filters for interactivity
Building Dashboards
- Designing dynamic and interactive dashboards
- Best practices for creating user-friendly dashboards
Publishing and Sharing Reports
- Publishing reports to Power BI Service
- Managing permissions and sharing securely
- Exporting reports to other formats (PDF, Excel)
