Power BI Masterclass

Course Overview:

This course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge needed to create interactive and insightful dashboards using Microsoft Power BI. It covers data import, transformation, visualization, and sharing techniques.

Course Duration:

4 weeks (1 hour per week)

Week 1: Introduction to Power BI

• Module 1.1: Getting Started with Power BI
• Installing Power BI Desktop
• Overview of Power BI Service
• Navigating the Power BI interface
• Module 1.2: Data Import and Transformation
• Connecting to various data sources
• Data cleaning and transformation using Power Query
• Understanding data types and relationships

Week 2: Data Modeling

• Module 2.1: Creating Data Models
• Building relationships between tables
• Creating calculated columns and measures
• Using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for advanced calculations
• Module 2.2: Data Visualization Basics
• Creating basic charts and graphs
• Customizing visualizations
• Using slicers and filters

Week 3: Advanced Visualization Techniques

• Module 3.1: Advanced Chart Types
• Using maps, gauges, and KPIs
• Creating interactive reports
• Using custom visuals from the Power BI marketplace
• Module 3.2: Designing Dashboards
• Best practices for dashboard design
• Creating and arranging dashboard tiles
• Using themes and templates

Week 4: Sharing and Collaboration

• Module 4.1: Publishing and Sharing Dashboards
• Publishing reports to Power BI Service
• Sharing dashboards with colleagues
• Setting up data refresh schedules
• Module 4.2: Collaboration and Security
• Managing user roles and permissions
• Collaborating with Power BI workspaces
• Ensuring data security and compliance

Final Project:

• Participants will create a comprehensive dashboard using real-world data to demonstrate their proficiency in Power BI.