Power BI: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Training Course
Power BI is a robust business analytics solution designed to convert raw data into interactive visualizations and actionable dashboards.
This instructor-led, live training—available online or onsite—is tailored for users ranging from beginners to advanced professionals who aim to build, visualise, and distribute analytical reports using Power BI.
Upon completing this course, participants will be equipped to:
- Design data-driven dashboards and reports using Power BI.
- Convert raw data into meaningful visual insights.
- Apply advanced data modelling techniques and DAX functions.
- Publish, share, and manage reports within their organisation.
Course Format
- Instructor-guided presentations and interactive discussions.
- Extensive hands-on exercises and applied data scenarios.
- Practical implementation using real datasets in a live environment.
Course Customisation Options
- For tailored training aligned with your organisational needs, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Power BI
- Understanding the Power BI ecosystem.
- Navigating the Power BI Desktop interface.
- Connecting to common data sources.
Data Preparation and Transformation
- Using Power Query for data cleaning.
- Shaping and transforming data.
- Managing and combining queries.
Data Modelling Fundamentals
- Creating relationships between tables.
- Working with data types and hierarchies.
- Building star schemas.
Building Visualisations
- Selecting the right visual for the data.
- Customising charts and visuals.
- Using slicers and filters effectively.
DAX Essentials
- Understanding calculated columns and measures.
- Using common DAX functions.
- Applying time intelligence concepts.
Advanced Analytics and Reporting
- Creating drill-through and tooltip pages.
- Enhancing dashboards with advanced visuals.
- Applying conditional formatting.
Publishing and Sharing Insights
- Publishing reports to Power BI Service.
- Managing workspaces and access.
- Sharing dashboards across teams.
Optimising Performance and Governance
- Improving data model performance.
- Following governance and compliance practices.
- Implementing dataset refresh strategies.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of data concepts.
- Experience with spreadsheets or tabular data.
- Familiarity with basic reporting tasks.
Audience
- Business analysts.
- Corporate professionals working with data.
- Users who need to create dashboards and reports.
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How to use relationships in Power BIand the differences between columns and measurements
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Course - Advanced Power BI: Data Modeling, DAX, and Enhanced Analytics
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Course - Power BI: Basics to Advanced
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