Training on Analyzing and Visualizing Data using Microsoft Power BI

Course Overview

Microsoft Power BI is a dynamic business intelligence tool designed to transform raw data into meaningful insights, empowering users to make informed decisions swiftly. It enables users to connect to various data sources, process and model data, and create interactive reports and dashboards that visually represent data stories. Whether you're a manager, business analyst, or key decision-maker, Power BI provides the tools to ask questions and receive answers from your data in real-time.

Welcome to an exciting 5-day journey into the world of Microsoft Power BI! This powerful business intelligence tool from Microsoft empowers managers, business analysts, and decision-makers to turn raw data into actionable insights, enabling real-time informed decisions. With Power BI, you can ask questions about your data and get immediate answers. By the end of this course, you'll be creating interactive dashboards and insights with ease!

Course Objectives 

By the end of this course, you will be equipped to:

• Understand Power BI Fundamentals: Grasp the core components and features of Power BI to kickstart your analytics journey.
• Connect and Transform Data: Seamlessly connect to various data sources and apply data transformation techniques to prepare your data for analysis.
• Develop Robust Data Models: Create and manage data models that accurately reflect business scenarios using DAX expressions.
• Design Interactive Visualizations: Craft compelling visualizations that effectively communicate your data insights.
• Build and Share Dashboards: Construct insightful dashboards and share them with your team to drive data-driven decisions.
• Implement Data Security Measures: Ensure data security through proper configuration of row-level security and user roles.
• Utilize Publishing and Sharing Features: Explore various options for publishing and sharing your insights across different platforms.
• Leverage Mobile and Excel Integration: Stay connected with your data on the go and integrate Power BI features with Excel for enhanced analysis.

Who Should Attend?

This course is perfect for professionals eager to enhance their data analytics skills using Microsoft Power BI. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your understanding, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need.

Course Modules

1. Introduction to Power BI 

• Explore the components and features of Power BI.
• Understand the Power BI workflow and set up configurations.

2. Connecting to Data Sources 

• Learn to connect with Excel, online sources like Google Sheets, and databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server.

3. Data Transformation and Management 

• Master data cleaning processes using Power Query.
• Techniques like renaming fields, changing data types, and un-pivoting columns.

4. Data Modeling and Relationships 

• Understand table relationships and delve into Data Analysis Expressions (DAX).
• Explore row context vs. filter context.

5. Creating Visualizations 

• Dive into various chart types and visuals: bar, line, pie, and more.
• Learn to fine-tune visualizations using parameters and slicers.

6. Building and Sharing Dashboards 

• Create, modify, and share impactful dashboards.
• Explore Power Q&A and insights for collaborative work.

7. Data Security in Power BI 

• Configure row-level security and set up user roles.

8. Publishing and Sharing Options 

• Discover how to share your work using Power BI Service, web, and mobile apps.

9. Configuring Data Refresh 

• Set up data refresh schedules and understand data management gateways.

10. Power BI for Mobile

• Visualize and interact with dashboards on mobile devices.

11. Integrating Power BI with Excel 

• Use Power Query and Power Pivot in Excel to enhance your reports.