Power BI

Understand the basics of Power BI, its components, and how it fits into the Microsoft ecosystem. This module introduces the Power BI Desktop interface, Power BI Service, and Power BI Mobile. Learn how to install and set up Power BI Desktop, and get familiar with navigating through different views and dashboards.

Learn how to connect Power BI to a variety of data sources such as Excel, SQL Server, SharePoint, and web data sources. Understand how to import, transform, and clean data using the Power Query Editor. Learn about data formats and how to handle data from different systems for seamless integration in Power BI.

Explore the process of data transformation in Power BI. Learn how to clean, reshape, and combine data from different sources. This module covers data modeling concepts, including creating relationships between tables, defining primary and foreign keys, and using Power BI’s built-in functions to create calculated columns and measures.

Learn how to create and customize powerful visualizations such as bar charts, pie charts, line graphs, maps, and more. Explore the different types of visuals available in Power BI, and understand when to use each type for presenting data effectively. You'll also learn about formatting options, conditional formatting, and creating interactive dashboards.

Understand how to use DAX formulas to create advanced calculations and metrics within Power BI. Learn how to write DAX expressions to create custom columns, measures, and aggregations. This module covers important DAX functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, COUNTROWS, FILTER, and CALCULATE.

Learn how to build comprehensive reports in Power BI by combining multiple visualizations, tables, and charts into a cohesive layout. This module covers report design principles, creating interactive elements like slicers, and setting up tooltips and drill-through reports to provide a deeper analysis of your data.

Explore Power BI Service, the cloud platform where you can share and publish reports. Learn how to create workspaces, dashboards, and apps, and understand the different types of licenses available in Power BI Service. This module also covers how to share reports with others, set up data refresh schedules, and collaborate with colleagues using cloud-based features.

Learn how to securely share reports and dashboards with others in your organization or with external users. This module covers Power BI sharing settings, embedding reports, and providing access through Power BI workspaces. Learn how to collaborate using Power BI Service and integrate reports into Microsoft Teams or SharePoint.

Dive into advanced analytics using Power BI’s built-in features. Learn about advanced visualizations like waterfall charts, scatter plots, and KPI indicators. Understand how to integrate Power BI with other advanced analytics tools like Python and R, and how to apply statistical functions for deeper insights.

Learn how to use the Power BI mobile app to access reports and dashboards on the go. This module covers how to configure and view reports in the Power BI mobile interface, how to interact with reports using touch gestures, and how to receive alerts and notifications on mobile devices.

Understand the importance of data security and governance in Power BI. Learn about row-level security (RLS), how to implement it to control access to data based on user roles, and the best practices for managing security in a business intelligence environment. Explore compliance and data privacy considerations when working with sensitive data.

Apply your learning with real-world case studies and hands-on projects. This module will guide you through building Power BI solutions for different business scenarios, such as sales analytics, financial reports, and marketing dashboards. You'll work on end-to-end projects, from data import to sharing and collaborating on reports.