Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Power BI, a leading business analytics tool used to visualize data and share insights across an organization. Participants will learn how to connect to various data sources, transform data, create interactive reports and dashboards, and share them with stakeholders. The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, ensuring that students can apply what they learn to real-world scenarios.
Course Highlights:
- Introduction to Power BI: Overview of Power BI components, features, and user interface.
- Connecting to Data Sources: Learn how to connect Power BI to various data sources, including Excel, databases, and cloud services.
- Data Transformation and Modeling: Use Power Query to clean, transform, and shape data. Create and manage data models using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).
- Data Visualization: Explore different types of visualizations and best practices for effective data presentation. Learn how to use charts, graphs, maps, and custom visuals.
- Creating Reports and Dashboards: Build interactive and visually appealing reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights.
- Publishing and Sharing: Publish reports to the Power BI Service and learn how to share them with others, set up refresh schedules, and manage permissions.
- Power BI Best Practices: Tips and tricks for optimizing performance and ensuring data security.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Master the Power BI interface and its features
- Connect to and transform data from multiple sources
- Develop complex data models and calculations using DAX
- Design and create compelling visualizations and dashboards
- Share and collaborate on Power BI reports within your organization
