Power BI – The Basics Course

Power BI – The Basics Course

Course Description

Introduction

Welcome to the "Power BI – The Basics Course," developed by Cambridge for Global Training. In today's data-driven landscape, proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools is essential for professionals across various industries. 

This course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in Power BI, Microsoft's powerful business intelligence tool, enabling them to leverage data effectively to drive informed decision-making. Whether you're a beginner looking to explore the basics of Power BI or an experienced professional seeking to enhance your skills, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to unlock the full potential of your data.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understanding Power BI Fundamentals: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Power BI, including its features, functionalities, and interface.
• Data Visualization Techniques: Learn how to create visually compelling reports and dashboards to communicate insights effectively.
• Data Preparation and Transformation: Master the process of preparing and transforming data for analysis within Power BI.
• Basic Data Modelling: Understand the fundamentals of data modelling in Power BI to create relationships between different data sources.
• Sharing and Collaboration: Explore methods for sharing and collaborating on Power BI content with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Introduction to Power Query: Learn how to use Power Query to import, transform, and clean data from various sources.
• Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions): Get started with DAX formulas to perform calculations and create calculated columns and measures.

Who Should Attend

• Business professionals seeking to enhance their data analysis skills
• Data analysts looking to learn Power BI for reporting and visualization
• IT professionals involved in data management and analytics
• Project managers interested in leveraging data for decision-making
• Anyone new to Power BI or looking to refresh their understanding of the basics

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Power BI

• Overview of Power BI
• Navigation and interface overview
• Connecting to data sources
• Creating basic visualizations
• Introduction to Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service

Unit 2: Data Visualization Techniques

• Principles of effective data visualization
• Customizing visualizations
• Using filters and slicers
• Formatting options for visualizations
• Creating interactive dashboards

Unit 3: Data Preparation and Transformation

• Understanding data sources and types
• Importing data into Power BI
• Data cleaning and transformation with Power Query
• Combining data from multiple sources
• Managing data relationships

Unit 4: Basic Data Modelling

• Introduction to data modelling concepts
• Creating relationships between tables
• Basic calculations and measures
• Understanding the difference between calculated columns and measures
• Best practices for data modelling

Unit 5: Sharing and Collaboration

• Publishing reports to the Power BI Service
• Creating and managing workspaces
• Sharing reports and dashboards with colleagues and stakeholders
• Collaboration features in Power BI
• Permissions and security considerations in sharing reports