Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualization Using Power BI

Course Description

This course simplifies the use of Power BI, a powerful Microsoft business intelligence tool. It will empower you to analyse and transform raw data into insightful visualizations and reports with ease. You will learn to create interactive dashboards, connect to various data sources, and gain the skills needed to make data-driven decisions by mastering data modeling, report building, and advanced analytics techniques.

Expected Participants

Managers and Executives, Sales and Marketing Professionals, Financial Analysts, Educators and Students, Consultants, Freelancers, Business Owners , Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Business Intelligence Developers, IT Professionals, Data Engineers and any other Persons Seeking Career Advancement in Business Intelligence.

Prerequisites:

Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of data concepts and Microsoft Excel. No prior experience with Power BI is required.

Study Objectives

• Gain a solid understanding of the basic concepts and components of Power BI.
• Learn how to import data from various sources into Power BI, such as Excel, databases, and online services.
• Master data cleaning, shaping, and transformation techniques within Power BI to prepare data for analysis.
• Create effective data models by defining relationships between tables and creating calculated columns and measures.
• Learn how to create compelling and informative visualizations using Power BI’s wide range of chart types.
• Explore advanced formatting and customization options to tailor your reports and dashboards to specific needs.
• Perform data analysis using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to derive insights and create complex calculations.
• Understand how to create interactive reports and dashboards that allow users to explore data on their own.
• Learn how to publish reports to the Power BI service and share them with colleagues or clients securely.
• Dive deep into Power Query to transform and shape data efficiently during the data preparation phase.
• Understand how to implement data security measures to restrict access to sensitive information in Power BI.
• Learn strategies to optimize the performance of your Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Explore how to integrate Power BI with other Microsoft tools and services, such as Azure, SharePoint, and Teams.to filter/subset a dataset for further analysis or to create another subset.

This course includes:

• Approximately 6 hours on-demand video
• Downloadable resources
• Assignments/Test
• Certificate of completion