Course Description:

The Power BI course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Power BI and its applications in data visualization and business intelligence. The course covers the fundamentals of Power BI, explores various data modeling techniques, and teaches students how to create interactive reports, dashboards, and data visualizations. Students will learn how to connect to various data sources, transform and clean data, create relationships between tables, and design visually appealing and insightful reports using Power BI Desktop.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the fundamentals of Power BI and its role in data visualization and business intelligence.
2. Learn how to connect to various data sources and import data into Power BI.
3. Develop skills in transforming and cleaning data using Power Query Editor.
4. Understand the process of creating relationships between tables for data modeling.
5. Learn how to design interactive reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI Desktop.
6. Explore advanced features and techniques in Power BI, such as DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) formulas and custom visuals.
7. Apply Power BI skills to real-world scenarios and projects, and effectively communicate data insights to stakeholders.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Power BI

– Overview of Power BI and its role in data visualization and business intelligence
– Understanding the Power BI ecosystem and components

Module 2: Connecting to Data Sources

– Connecting to various data sources, such as Excel, databases, and online services
– Importing data into Power BI and managing data connections

Module 3: Data Transformation and Cleaning with Power Query Editor

– Using Power Query Editor to transform and clean data
– Applying data transformation techniques, such as filtering, merging, and splitting

Module 4: Data Modeling and Relationships

– Understanding data modeling concepts in Power BI
– Creating relationships between tables for data analysis and visualization

Module 5: Creating Interactive Reports with Power BI Desktop

– Designing visually appealing and interactive reports using Power BI Desktop
– Utilizing various visualizations, such as charts, tables, and maps

Module 6: Creating Dashboards and Data Visualizations

– Building interactive dashboards to present data insights
– Designing data visualizations using slicers, filters, and drill-through actions

Module 7: Advanced Features and Techniques in Power BI

– Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) formulas for advanced calculations
– Utilizing custom visuals and integrating R or Python scripts in Power BI

Module 8: Sharing and Collaboration in Power BI

– Publishing and sharing reports and dashboards with others
– Collaborating with team members using Power BI workspaces and sharing options

Module 9: Power BI Service and Mobile App

– Exploring Power BI Service for cloud-based reporting and collaboration
– Accessing and interacting with reports on the Power BI mobile app

Module 10: Real-World Applications and Projects

– Applying Power BI skills to real-world scenarios and projects
– Hands-on projects and simulations to reinforce learning