Power BI Data Analytics for Professionals

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About Course

Power BI is essential for enhancing data analysis and visualization skills. It converts raw data into insightful reports and interactive dashboards. Mastery of Power BI allows users to leverage data modeling, DAX for advanced calculations, and custom visualizations to uncover insights and support data-driven decisions. Proficiency in Power BI significantly boosts analytical capabilities, increasing professional value in a data-driven world.

What Will You Learn?

  • Data Preparation:
  • Importing data from various sources
  • Data transformation using Power Query Editor
  • Data cleaning and shaping
  • Data Modeling:
  • Creating relationships between tables
  • Understanding and using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
  • Building calculated columns and measures
  • Data Visualization:
  • Creating various types of visualizations (charts, maps, tables, etc.)
  • Customizing and formatting visuals
  • Using slicers, filters, and bookmarks
  • Reports and Dashboards:
  • Designing interactive reports

Course Content

WEEK 1
➔ Welcome and Introductions. ➔ Introduction to the Camanda LMS ➔ Introduction to Data Analytics. ➔ Understanding the relevance of data analytics in business decision-making. ➔ Exploring common data challenges in business contexts. ➔ Introduction to Spreadsheet Fundamentals using Microsoft Excel. ➔ Alternative Spreadsheet apps - Google Sheet, Sharepoint, Smartsheet, etc

WEEK 2
➔ Leveraging Microsoft Excel for Business Data Management ➔ Data preparation using Microsoft Excel ➔ Essential Excel Functions for Business Data Analysis ➔ Organizing and cleaning data using Excel. ➔ Data Summarization using Pivot Tables ➔ Data Visualization in Microsoft Excel ➔ Pivot Charts for Data Presentation and Excel Dashboards

WEEK 3
Introduction to Power BI ➔ Introduction to Power BI for Business Insights ➔ Explore the Power BI Application ➔ Explore the Building Blocks in Power BI ➔ Import Data from Files ➔ Refresh Data from a Data SourceData Visualization using Power BI ➔ Creating Informative Visuals ➔ Building basic visualisations in Power BI ➔ Crafting a Data-Driven Story ➔ Understanding what visuals to use to tell the best data story ➔ Analyzing a business scenario by creating a visual report

WEEK 4
Manipulating Data for Reporting ➔ Organize and Format Tables ➔ Learn about Data Types ➔ Select appropriate column data types ➔ Basic Data Transformation ➔ Sort and Filter Data ➔ Create and transform columns in Power Query ➔ Resolve inconsistencies, unexpected or null values, and data quality issues Creating Power BI Reports ➔ Filtering Data Using Slicers and Formatting Slicers ➔ Customizing Report Pages ➔ Navigating Reports using Bookmarks ➔ Publishing and Sharing Reports in PDF

WEEK 5
➔ Identify and create appropriate keys for relationships ➔ Create and Manage Table Relationships ➔ Create a common date table ➔ Create a date hierarchy visual ➔ Learn data grouping ➔ Edit filter interactions ➔ Make a quick hierarchy on other fields

WEEK 6
➔ DAX Functions & Measures ➔ Calculated Columns ➔ Create single aggregation measures ➔ Use CALCULATE to manipulate filters ➔ Implement time intelligence measures ➔ Calculate same period last year formula

WEEK 7
➔ Learn how to publish and share reports online ➔ Create a workspace online and publish to the workspace ➔ Pin visuals to Dashboards ➔ Ask a question on the dashboard

WEEK 8
➔ Understanding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) ➔ How to define and measure KPIs

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