Power BI: Basics to Advanced Training Course
Power BI is a robust business analytics solution that empowers users to visualize data and distribute insights throughout an organization, or integrate them directly into applications and websites.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) targets beginner to intermediate data professionals seeking to build impactful data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI.
Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:
- Importing and transforming data from diverse sources.
- Developing and optimizing data models.
- Producing visually engaging and interactive reports and dashboards.
- Implementing best practices in data visualization and dashboard design.
- Leveraging advanced Power BI features for comprehensive data analysis.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
- Practical implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
Excel to Power BI
- Introduction to Power BI and its relationship with Excel.
- Importing data from Excel into Power BI.
- Transforming Excel data for Power BI.
- Best practices for Excel and Power BI integration.
Power BI Basics
- Overview of Power BI components.
- Connecting to data sources.
- Data modeling basics.
- Creating simple visualizations.
Power BI Dashboards
- Design principles for dashboards.
- Interactive dashboard features.
- Sharing and publishing dashboards.
- Dashboard navigation and actions.
Power BI Dashboard Design
- Advanced design techniques.
- Utilizing themes and templates.
- Mobile dashboard design considerations.
- User experience and accessibility.
Advanced Power BI
- DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) fundamentals.
- Advanced data transformations.
- Complex data modeling.
- In-depth analysis techniques.
- Security and administration in Power BI.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of data concepts and structures.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and data manipulation.
- Familiarity with basic statistical concepts.
Target Audience
- Data analysts.
- Business intelligence specialists.
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Ineshia Bilankulu - National Transmission Company South Africa
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The manner in which the presenter addressed questions. The method of delivering the course was very beneficial to the students. A very good teacher indeed.
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