The primary objective of the Microsoft Power BI - Beginner course is to equip participants with the foundational skills necessary to utilize Power BI for business intelligence. This includes transforming raw data into meaningful insights through data modeling, visualization, and reporting techniques. Participants will learn to create interactive dashboards that support informed decision-making processes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to :
- Understand the core components of self-service business intelligence solutions.
- Navigate and utilize Power BI Desktop effectively.
- Connect to various data sources and manage data import settings.
- Shape and combine data using Power Query to resolve data quality issues.
- Model data relationships and create calculated columns and measures using DAX in Power Pivot.
- Design and configure interactive data visualizations and reports, including the use of slicers, filters, and custom visuals.
- Apply best practices in data modeling and report design to enhance accessibility and user interaction.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for :
- Professionals seeking to develop foundational skills in business intelligence and data analysis.
- Individuals responsible for creating reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
- Beginners with little to no prior experience in Power BI who wish to learn how to transform data into actionable insights.
- Those interested in pursuing a career in data analysis, business intelligence, or related fields.
Pre-Requisites
Participants are expected to have :
- Basic proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, including understanding of spreadsheets and simple formulas.
- A general understanding of data concepts such as tables, rows, and columns.
- No prior experience with Power BI is required, making this course suitable for beginners.
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Module 1: Introduction to Self-Service BI Solutions
- Understand what Business Intelligence (BI) is.
- Learn the role and benefits of self-service BI.
- Explore real-world use cases of Power BI in business.
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Module 2: Getting Started with Power BI
- Introduction to Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
- Overview of the Power BI interface and key components.
- Understand how Power BI integrates into the BI process.
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Module 3: Working with Power BI Data
- Connect to various data sources (Excel, databases, web).
- Import, refresh, and manage datasets.
- Understand data types and structures in Power BI.
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Module 4: Creating Interactive Data Visualizations
- Build charts, tables, and KPIs using built-in visuals.
- Use slicers, filters, and tooltips to enhance interactivity.
- Apply themes and formatting for professional-looking reports.
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Module 5: Shaping and Transforming Data
- Use Power Query to clean and shape data.
- Apply filters, remove duplicates, and handle errors.
- Combine data from multiple sources using merge and append.
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Module 6: Modeling Data for Insightful Analysis
- Create relationships between tables.
- Use calculated columns, measures, and DAX formulas.
- Apply modeling best practices for accurate and fast reports.
Upon successfully passing the examination for this course, participants will be awarded a certificate, an example of which is shown below.
Microsoft Power BI – Beginner
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Microsoft Power BI - Beginner
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Physical Class 2 Days
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Online Class 2 Days
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Language English, Malay