Power BI is a Microsoft business analytics and data visualization platform. It allows you to connect to various data sources, clean and model raw data, and create interactive reports and dashboards. It is heavily used by businesses to turn complex data into actionable insights and make faster, smarter decisions.
Learning Outcomes:
Module 1: Introduction to Power BI
- What is Power BI?
- Power BI ecosystem overview (Desktop, Service, Mobile, Gateway)
- Power BI vs Excel
- Installation and setup of Power BI Desktop
Module 2: Getting Started with Power BI Desktop
- Power BI Interface overview
- Connecting to data sources (Excel, CSV, SQL Server, SharePoint, Web, etc.)
- Data transformation basics using Power Query (M Language intro)
- Basic data loading and preview
Module 3: Data Transformation with Power Query Editor
- Cleaning and transforming data
- Filtering rows and columns
- Merging and appending queries
- Using formulas and column transformations
- Unpivoting and pivoting columns
Module 4: Data Modeling
- Understanding relationships
- Creating star schema
- Defining calculated columns and measures
- Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- Hierarchies, KPIs, and role-playing dimensions
Module 5: Data Visualization
- Creating visuals (Bar, Column, Line, Pie, Table, Matrix, Map, etc.)
- Slicers and filters
- Drill-down and drill-through
- Custom visuals and marketplace
- Formatting and themes
Module 6: DAX in Depth
- Basic DAX syntax and functions
- Measures vs calculated columns
- Time intelligence functions (YTD, MTD, QTD)
- Aggregation and filter functions
- CALCULATE, FILTER, SUMX, etc.
Module 7: Power BI Service
- Publishing to Power BI Service
- Creating and sharing dashboards
- Workspaces and apps
- Data refresh and scheduling
- Collaborating and commenting
Module 8: Power BI Advanced Features
- Bookmarks and storytelling
- Row-level security (RLS)
- Parameters and what-if analysis
- Deployment pipelines (Premium feature)
- Paginated reports (Power BI Report Builder)
Module 9: Power BI and Excel Integration
- Analyzing in Excel
- Exporting Power BI visuals to Excel
- Power Pivot & Power Query vs Power BI
Module 10: Power BI Administration and Governance
- Understanding Power BI licensing (Free, Pro, Premium)
- Admin roles and tenant settings
- Usage metrics and auditing
- Data gateways
Module 11: Real-world Projects & Case Studies
- End-to-end dashboard creation
- Connecting to live database (SQL Server/Oracle)
- Building a sales analysis or HR dashboard
- Performance optimization tips
Bonus (Optional Advanced Topics)
- Power BI REST API intro
- Embedding Power BI in apps/websites
- Python & R integration
- AI visuals and Q&A features
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 2 days