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Course Outline

Introduction to Power BI

  • Overview of Power BI and its core components.
  • Understanding the broader Power BI ecosystem.
  • Installing and configuring Power BI Desktop.

Connecting to Data Sources

  • Importing data from Excel, databases, and cloud platforms.
  • Transforming data using Power Query.
  • Cleaning and shaping financial datasets.

Data Modeling and DAX

  • Establishing relationships between tables.
  • Fundamentals of DAX formulas.
  • Developing calculated columns and measures.

Creating Reports and Dashboards

  • Designing financial reports using visualisations.
  • Effective use of tables, charts, and KPIs.
  • Incorporating interactivity via slicers and filters.

Publishing and Sharing Reports

  • Publishing reports to the Power BI Service.
  • Securely sharing dashboards with stakeholders.
  • Scheduling data refreshes and configuring alerts.

Power BI Certification Preparation (PL-300)

  • Exam overview and key objectives.
  • Practice questions and examination strategies.
  • Recommended study resources.

Best Practices for Financial Analysis

  • Optimising Power BI performance.
  • Designing user-centric dashboards.
  • Identifying and avoiding common pitfalls.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational grasp of financial data and reporting principles.
  • Basic proficiency with Excel or comparable spreadsheet applications.

Intended Audience

  • Financial analysts.
  • Business intelligence specialists.
  • Finance teams aiming to utilise Power BI for enhancing data-driven decision-making processes.
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