What you’ll learn

  • Efficiently clean, transform, model and prepare raw data using Power Query Editor
  • Apply best practices to optimize report performance and efficiency
  • Connect Power BI to various data sources like Excel, databases, and cloud platforms
  • Build relationships between datasets and design effective data models
  • Design interactive dashboards that offer real-time analysis and enhance decision-making
  • Share and publish your reports securely with your team or organization
  • Work with real-world datasets to solve practical business challenges

Course Content

Getting Started

Introduction β–Ά Preview
Getting started on windows and servers β–Ά Preview
How to ask great questions β–Ά Preview
FAQ’s β–Ά Preview

Introduction to Power BI

Business Intelligence and Power BI πŸ”’
Overview of Power BI β–Ά Preview
Importance of Data Visualization πŸ”’
Components of Power BI β–Ά Preview

Setting up Power BI Desktop Environment

Downloading and Installing Power BI Desktop πŸ”’
Overview of Power BI Desktop Interface β–Ά Preview
Basic Settings and Navigation πŸ”’

Connecting and Shaping Data

Types of Data Sources πŸ”’
Connecting Power BI to Excel and CSV Files πŸ”’
Transforming Data πŸ”’
Introduction to Power Query Editor πŸ”’
Cleaning and Shaping Data πŸ”’
Combining and Merge (Join) in Power Query πŸ”’
Managing Relationships Between Data Tables πŸ”’

Data Modelling in Power BI

Overview of Data Modelling πŸ”’
Creating Relationships Between Tables πŸ”’
Optimizing Data Models with Relationships πŸ”’
Best Practices for Data Modelling πŸ”’

Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) in Power BI

Basics of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) πŸ”’
Create Calculated Columns using DAX formula πŸ”’
Create Measures using DAX formula πŸ”’
Use DAX Calculations in Visualizations πŸ”’
DAX Functions for Aggregations πŸ”’
Filtering and Conditional Calculations πŸ”’

DAX - Time Intelligence Functions in Power BI

Prepare Data for functions πŸ”’
Year to Date (YTD) Sales πŸ”’
Month to Date (MTD) Sales πŸ”’
Quarter to Date (QTD) Sales πŸ”’
Year Over Year (YOY) Growth πŸ”’
Use Measures in Visualizations πŸ”’

Data Visualization in Power BI

Types of Visualizations in Power BI πŸ”’
Creating Bar Charts πŸ”’
Creating Pie Charts πŸ”’
Creating Tables and Formatting πŸ”’

Project: Designing Interactive Dashboards in Power BI

Best Practices for Dashboard Design πŸ”’
Loading Dashboard sample data πŸ”’
Total Revenue Card for Dashboard πŸ”’
Revenue by Region Bar Chart for Dashboard πŸ”’
Units Sold Over Time Line Chart for Dashboard πŸ”’
Product Distribution Pie Chart for Dashboard πŸ”’
Adding Slicers for Interactive Dashboard πŸ”’
Save and Publish the Dashboard πŸ”’

Export - Publishing and Sharing in Power BI

Export Power BI template πŸ”’
Export to PDF file πŸ”’
Publishing to Power BI Service πŸ”’
Sharing Reports and Dashboards πŸ”’

Exploring Power BI Mobile App

Design Mobile Dashboard layouts πŸ”’
Viewing Reports on mobile Devices πŸ”’

Requirements

  • Work with real-world datasets to solve practical business challenges
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software is helpful but not mandatory
  • A computer (Windows recommended) with Microsoft Power BI Desktop (free download)
  • Stable internet connection for downloading resources and accessing course materials
  • Willingness to learn and apply data analysis and visualization techniques

Description

In today’s data-driven business environment, the ability to turn raw data into actionable insights is a game-changer. Microsoft Power BI Desktop for Business Professionals is a hands-on course designed to equip you with the tools and techniques needed to harness the power of data analytics and visualization effectively. Whether you’re a business analyst, manager, or decision-maker, this course will empower you to create compelling reports and interactive dashboards that drive smarter decisions.


This course begins by introducing you to the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI Desktop, including its intuitive interface and core functionalities. You’ll learn to connect to a variety of data sources, transform messy datasets into clean, usable formats, and design powerful data models that form the foundation of effective analytics. Through real-world examples and practical exercises, you’ll explore how to craft visually appealing reports and dashboards that convey critical business insights at a glance.


The course also delves into more advanced features like using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to perform calculations and implement custom logic, enabling you to uncover deeper insights. You’ll gain confidence in creating dynamic visualizations, filtering data interactively, and sharing your insights securely with colleagues or stakeholders.


With a focus on real-world applications, this course prepares you to tackle challenges across industries, from marketing analytics and financial reporting to operations management and beyond. By the end of this course, you’ll have a robust understanding of Power BI Desktop and the ability to leverage its capabilities to improve decision-making and add value to your organization.


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Course Key Highlights:


Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI

Data Connection and Transformation

Data Modeling Essentials

Interactive Data Visualizations

Advanced Analytics with DAX

Hands-On Learning

Sharing and Collaboration

Self-Paced, Flexible Learning

Expert Support and Community Access

Certificate of Completion


Take the next step in your professional journey and join a community of learners mastering the art of business analytics with Microsoft Power BI Desktop!

Who this course is for

  • Business professionals looking to enhance their data analysis and visualization skills
  • Data analysts seeking to streamline and automate reporting processes
  • Managers and decision-makers aiming to derive actionable insights from data
  • Marketing professionals who want to track and analyze campaign performance
  • Finance professionals focused on creating dynamic financial reports and dashboards
  • Operations managers looking to monitor and optimize business processes
  • IT professionals interested in integrating and managing data systems using Power BI
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to make data-driven decisions
  • Students and career changers aspiring to build a career in business analytics
  • Anyone with a basic understanding of data concepts who wants to master Power BI

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This course includes:

  • πŸŽ₯ 5+ hours on-demand video
  • πŸ“± Access on mobile and desktop
  • β™Ύ Full lifetime access
  • 🧠 Practical sessions
  • πŸ“œ Certificate of completion