Basic Power BI

Overview:

Introduction:

Power BI is a business analytics tool developed by Microsoft, designed to visualize data, share insights, and enable data-driven decision-making. It allows users to connect to various data sources, transform raw data into actionable insights, and create interactive dashboards and reports. This training program is designed to empower participants with the basics of Power BI, from importing data to creating interactive dashboards and sharing insights.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Navigate Power BI's interface, import data, and clean it for analysis.

• Create and customize visualizations and dashboards for actionable insights.

• Develop data models and implement basic DAX measures to enhance analytics.

• Share and collaborate on Power BI reports while managing permissions and security.

• Enhance report interactivity and performance for an engaging user experience.

Targeted Audience:

• Data analysts.

• Business intelligence professionals.

• IT professionals.

• Business users.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1:

Introduction to Power BI Basics:

• Overview of Power BI and its benefits for data analysis.

• Understanding Power BI Desktop vs. Power BI Service.

• Navigating the Power BI interface and workspace.

• Importing data from Excel and CSV files.

• Basic data cleaning and shaping using Power Query.

Unit 2:

Data Visualization Fundamentals:

• Creating basic visualizations: bar charts, line charts, and pie charts.

• Applying formatting and customization to visuals.

• Using filters and slicers for interactive reporting.

• Designing simple dashboards to visualize data insights.

Unit 3:

Introduction to Data Modeling:

• Basics of data modeling in Power BI: tables, columns, relationships.

• Creating simple relationships between tables.

• Introduction to calculated columns and basic DAX measures.

• Understanding basic data modeling techniques for effective analysis.

• Optimizing data models for performance and usability.

Unit 4:

Sharing and Collaboration:

• Overview of sharing options in Power BI: publish to web, share within organization.

• Managing security and permissions for shared reports and dashboards.

• Collaborating on reports and dashboards with colleagues.

• Using Power BI apps for distributing content to users.

• Integrating Power BI with other Microsoft tools: Excel and SharePoint.

Unit 5:

Enhancing Report Interactivity and Performance:

• Using bookmarks and buttons to create interactive report navigation.

• Implementing drill-through features for detailed data exploration.

• Optimizing report performance by reducing data load and enhancing visuals.

• Applying themes and templates for consistent report design.

• Configuring export options to share data insights effectively.