Beginner to Proficiency in Power BI

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Power BI is a dynamic business intelligence tool developed by Microsoft that empowers individuals and organizations to harness the power of data. This robust data analytics and visualization platform allows users to gather, analyze, and present data in a visually compelling and insightful manner. Whether you are a data analyst, business professional, or anyone seeking to make data-driven decisions, Power BI is a game-changing tool that provides you with the capability to turn raw data into actionable insights.

The Power of Data 💪📉

In today's data-driven world, organizations of all sizes are accumulating vast amounts of data from various sources. The ability to extract valuable information from this data is a strategic advantage. Power BI enables you to import data from a multitude of sources, clean and transform it, and then create interactive reports and dashboards that bring your data to life. By doing so, you can uncover trends, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions that drive efficiency and growth.

Why Learn Power BI 🧐📚

Learning Power BI is not just a skill, it's a competitive advantage. As industries become increasingly reliant on data to drive decisions, professionals who can efficiently navigate and leverage data become invaluable assets. Whether you are an aspiring data analyst, a business leader looking to gain insights, or an IT professional responsible for data management, Power BI equips you with the tools to excel in your role. Moreover, as businesses strive to be more data-centric, proficiency in Power BI opens doors to new career opportunities and ensures you remain relevant in a rapidly evolving job market. Ultimately, Power BI empowers you to unlock the true potential of your data and transform it into a strategic asset.

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Who Can Participate and How Will It Benefit?

This Power BI course will be beneficial for a wide range of individuals, from data professionals looking to advance their skills to business leaders aiming to make data-driven decisions. The skills acquired through this course have the potential to enhance career prospects, improve decision-making, and contribute to a more efficient and data-driven organizational culture.

Participants will acquire the ability to transform raw data into meaningful insights using Power BI, enabling them to perform more advanced data analysis. They will be able to create interactive dashboards that facilitate quicker and more informed decision-making within organizations.

Methodology

This course will be conducted LIVE via virtual meeting platforms i.e. Google Meet. This course consists of course-specific Lecture Materials, Exercise Files, Quizzes, Practical Demonstrations & Exercises, Case studies, Q&A Discussion Sessions. Course curriculum-specific slides and handouts will also be provided for participants’ quick reference. Course exercises are designed considering participants' work/job-related cases and situations so that they can relate to what they are learning.

Course Contents

Day 1: Introduction to Power BI

• Introduction
  • Course Overview
  • Get to Know about Power BI
  • How to Get Power BI Desktop
  • Learning More About Power BI Desktop Interface & Commands
  • Exploring Common Power BI Options

• Preparing Data for Power BI
  • Importing Data into Power BI Desktop
  • Importing Data from Excel and Text Files
  • Editing Query and Updating data Source
  • Creating Additional Lookup Tables
  • Merging Queries in Power Query
  • Preventing Queries from Loading into Power BI Desktop

Day 2: Data Modeling & DAX Measures in Power BI

• Data Modeling
  • Creating Relationships Between Tables
  • Creating a Dynamic List of Dates
  • Creating Additional Date Columns for Analysis
  • Month and Weekday Names
  • Date Table
  • Hiding Unnecessary Fields from Report View

• Introduction to DAX Measures
  • Calculating Totals
  • Counting Total Rows
  • Using the CALCULATE Function
  • Calculating the Total Revenue Last Year
  • Calculating Difference Compared to Last Year

Day 3: Data Analysis and Insights

• DAX – Essential Skills
  • Measures vs Calculated Columns
  • Creating a Date Table with DAX
  • Creating Additional Columns
  • Creating Conditional Columns
  • Marking Table as a Date Table
  • Using ROUNDUP to Extract Quarters
  • Creating Quick Measures
  • Creating a Key Measures Table
  • Aggregation Methods
  • Using SUMX

• Adding Visualizations to your Report
  • Show Summary Information with Cards
  • Columns Charts to Compare Values
  • Map Visual to Plot Geographic Data
  • Slicers to Filter your Reports
  • KPI Card to Measure Performance Against a Goal
  • Line Graphs to Visualize Trend
  • Show Detail with the Matrix
  • Top N Lists with the Table Visualization

Day 4: Dashboard Designing

• Report Design
  • Adding Text Boxes and Shapes
  • Use Themes
  • Conditional Formatting

• Editing Interactions and Filters
  • Edit the Interactions between Visualizations
  • The Filter Pane to Filter at Any Level
  • Drill Through to More Detail

• Dashboard Fine Tuning
  • Adding a Report Title
  • Report Navigation with Buttons and Bookmarks
  • Card Visualizations and Filtering
  • Line Chart: Count of Male vs Female Customers
  • Stacked Column Chart: Total Revenue by Region
  • Tree map Chart: Count of Orders by Year/Month
  • Funnel Chart: Age Distribution
  • Matrix Table: Count of Customers by Type and Status
  • Adding Conditional Formatting

Day 5: Sharing and Collaborating

• Power BI Service
  • How to Publish Your Report to the Power BI Service
  • Different Ways to Share your Power BI Report

• Conclusions
  • Concluding Remarks
  • What’s Next & Way Forward
  • Q&A and User Feedback

• Assessment & Certification
  • Course Assessment
  • Certificate Generation