Power BI for Beginners: Unlocking the Power of Data Visualization

What Will You Learn?

• In a basic Power BI course, students will learn the foundational skills necessary to effectively use Power BI for data analysis and visualization. The key learning objectives are as follows:
• ### Introduction to Power BI
• - **Overview of Power BI**: Understanding what Power BI is and its components (Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Power BI Mobile).
• - **Installation and Setup**: Steps to install Power BI Desktop and set up Power BI Service.
• ### Getting Started with Power BI
• - **Power BI Interface**: Navigating the Power BI Desktop interface, including ribbons, panes, and views.
• - **Connecting to Data Sources**: Importing data from various sources such as Excel, SQL Server, web, etc.
• - **Data Loading and Transformation**: Using Power Query Editor for data cleansing, transformation, and shaping.
• ### Data Modeling
• - **Creating Data Models**: Understanding relationships, tables, and creating a basic data model.
• - **DAX Basics**: Introduction to Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) for creating calculated columns, measures, and simple functions.
• ### Creating Visualizations
• - **Building Basic Visualizations**: Creating charts, graphs, maps, and tables.
• - **Customizing Visuals**: Formatting and customizing visual elements to improve readability and aesthetics.
• - **Using Filters and Slicers**: Implementing filters, slicers, and drill-through for interactive reports.
• ### Designing Reports and Dashboards
• - **Report Layout and Design**: Best practices for designing effective and visually appealing reports.
• - **Creating Dashboards**: Combining multiple reports into a single dashboard in Power BI Service.
• - **Interactive Elements**: Adding interactive features like buttons, bookmarks, and tooltips.
• ### Publishing and Sharing
• - **Publishing Reports**: Publishing reports to Power BI Service and understanding workspace management.
• - **Sharing and Collaboration**: Sharing reports and dashboards, and collaborating with team members.
• - **Mobile Reports**: Creating and optimizing reports for mobile devices.
• ### Basic Power BI Administration
• - **User Roles and Permissions**: Managing user roles and setting permissions.
• - **Data Refresh**: Setting up scheduled data refreshes and understanding data gateways.
• ### Practical Applications
• - **Case Studies**: Real-world examples and case studies to apply learned skills.
• - **Hands-On Projects**: Practical projects for students to create their own reports and dashboards from scratch.
• By the end of the course, students will be able to:
• - Confidently navigate and use Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
• - Import, transform, and model data from various sources.
• - Create, customize, and publish interactive visualizations and reports.
• - Collaborate and share insights with others using Power BI tools.