Course Outline
Power BI – Fundamental Concepts
- Introduction to Power BI and its capabilities
- Comparing Power BI Desktop with the Power BI Service
- Overview of the report creation workflow
Key Power BI Components
- Exploring Power BI Desktop, Service, and Mobile applications
- Understanding Power Query and Power Pivot
- Distinguishing between datasets, reports, and dashboards
Connecting to Data Sources
- Supported data sources and connector options
- Choosing between Import and DirectQuery modes
- Strategies for refreshing and updating data
Introduction to Data Modeling
- Establishing relationships and keys
- Working with hierarchies and calculated columns
- Creating simple measures using DAX
Building Basic Visualizations
- Utilizing bar, line, pie, matrix, and table visuals
- Implementing filtering and slicers
- Applying conditional formatting and drillthrough
Power BI Dashboards
- Pinning visuals to create dashboards
- Configuring tiles and layout options
- Managing live dashboards and refresh schedules
Principles of Dashboard Design
- Optimizing data-to-ink ratio and visual hierarchy
- Effective use of white space and alignment
- Selecting appropriate visuals for specific messages
Interactive Panel Features
- Utilizing bookmarks and buttons
- Implementing drilldowns and cross-filtering
- Adding tooltips and the Q&A visual
Sharing and Publishing Dashboards
- Publishing content to the Power BI Service
- Managing workspaces and apps
- Securely sharing reports and dashboards
Panel Navigation and Actions
- Designing intuitive page navigation
- Leveraging page tooltips
- Implementing action-based interactions
Power BI Report Design
- Storytelling with data
- Designing for readability and clarity
- Incorporating shapes, text, and images
Advanced Design Techniques
- Layering and grouping visuals
- Using dynamic titles and metrics
- Configuring drillthrough pages
Themes and Templates
- Creating and applying custom themes
- Utilizing report templates
- Maintaining visual consistency across reports
Mobile Dashboard Design Considerations
- Using the mobile layout editor
- Optimizing for touch interactions
- Testing dashboards on mobile devices
User Experience and Accessibility
- Ensuring color contrast and screen reader compatibility
- Managing tab order and keyboard navigation
- Applying best practices for accessible design
Summary and Next Steps
- Recap of core concepts
- Exploring additional Power BI resources
- Considering certification options
Requirements
- A foundational grasp of basic data concepts and structures.
- Practical experience with Microsoft Excel and data manipulation techniques.
- Familiarity with fundamental statistical principles.
Target Audience
- Data analysts
- Business intelligence specialists
- Professionals tasked with reporting and dashboard design
Testimonials (2)
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Course - Advanced Power BI: Data Modeling, DAX, and Enhanced Analytics
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