Power BI: Basics to Advanced Training Course
Power BI is a robust business analytics platform that empowers users to visualize data, share insights across the organization, or embed them directly into applications and websites.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate data professionals eager to build compelling data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Import and transform data from diverse sources.
- Develop and optimize data models.
- Create visually engaging and interactive reports and dashboards.
- Implement best practices in data visualization and dashboard design.
- Leverage advanced Power BI features for comprehensive data analysis.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical application.
- Hands-on implementation in a live laboratory environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized version of 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
- Understanding of fundamental data concepts and structures.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and data manipulation.
- Familiarity with basic statistical concepts.
Audience
- Data analysts.
- Business intelligence specialists.
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Ineshia Bilankulu - National Transmission Company South Africa
Course - Power BI: Basics to Advanced
The facilitator took time to ensure no one gets left behind.
Athenkosi Ngqandu - 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.
ROSE BALOYI - National Transmission Company South Africa
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