Power BI: Basics to Advanced Training Course
Power BI is a robust business analytics platform that empowers users to visualise data, share insights across an organisation, or embed them directly into applications and websites.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate data professionals who aim to create compelling data visualisations and dashboards using Power BI.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Import and transform data from a variety of sources.
- Develop and optimise data models.
- Create visually engaging and interactive reports and dashboards.
- Apply industry best practices for data visualisation and dashboard design.
- Utilise advanced Power BI features for in-depth data analysis.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and group discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical practice.
- Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.
Course Customisation Options
- To arrange a customised training session for this course, please contact us.
Course Outline
Introduction
Excel to Power BI
- Introduction to Power BI and its relationship with Excel.
- Importing data from Excel into Power BI.
- Transforming Excel data for use in Power BI.
- Best practices for integrating Excel and Power BI.
Power BI Basics
- Overview of Power BI components.
- Connecting to data sources.
- Data modelling basics.
- Creating simple visualisations.
Power BI Dashboards
- Design principles for dashboards.
- Interactive dashboard features.
- Sharing and publishing dashboards.
- Dashboard navigation and actions.
Power BI Dashboard Design
- Advanced design techniques.
- Utilising themes and templates.
- Mobile dashboard design considerations.
- User experience and accessibility.
Advanced Power BI
- DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) fundamentals.
- Advanced data transformations.
- Complex data modelling.
- In-depth analysis techniques.
- Security and administration in Power BI.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid understanding of basic data concepts and structures.
- Practical experience with Microsoft Excel and data manipulation techniques.
- Familiarity with fundamental statistical concepts.
Audience
- Data analysts.
- Business intelligence specialists.
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Ineshia Bilankulu - National Transmission Company South Africa
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The manner in which the presenter addressed questions. The method of delivering the course was very beneficial to the students. A very good teacher indeed.
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