Power BI

Module 1: Introduction to Power BI

• Overview of Power BI:
• What is Power BI?
• Key components (Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service)
• Benefits and use cases

• Getting Started with Power BI:
• Installation and setup
• Navigating the Power BI interface

Module 2: Data Import and Cleaning

• Data Sources:
• Connecting to various data sources (Excel, CSV, SQL Server, Azure Data Lake, etc.)
• Querying and extracting data

• Data Cleaning and Transformation:
• Handling missing values and inconsistencies
• Data types and formatting
• Creating calculated columns and measures

• Data Modeling:
• Creating relationships between tables
• Designing star schema and snowflake schema

Module 3: Data Visualization

• Visualizations:
• Understanding different types of visualizations (bar charts, line charts, pie charts, scatter plots, etc.)
• Choosing the right visualization for different data scenarios

• Creating Dashboards and Reports:
• Building interactive dashboards
• Adding slicers, filters, and drill-down capabilities
• Formatting and styling reports

Module 4: Advanced Data Modeling

• Hierarchies and Levels:
• Creating hierarchies to summarize data at different levels

• Time Intelligence:
• Using time-related functions (DATEADD, DATEDIFF, etc.)
• Creating year-over-year comparisons and trend analysis

• Data Analysis Expressions (DAX):
• Understanding DAX syntax and functions
• Writing complex calculations and formulas

Module 5: Data Storytelling and Best Practices

• Effective Storytelling:
• Designing visually appealing and informative dashboards
• Telling a compelling story with data

• Best Practices:
• Performance optimization
• Data governance and security
• Accessibility and usability

Module 6: Power BI Service

• Publishing Reports and Dashboards:
• Publishing reports to Power BI Service
• Sharing and collaborating with others

• Power BI Mobile Apps:
• Using Power BI on mobile devices

• Power BI Embedded:
• Embedding Power BI visuals into other applications

Module 7: Advanced Topics

• Power BI Desktop Pro:
• Advanced features and capabilities

• Custom Visuals:
• Creating and using custom visuals

• Automation and Scheduling:
• Automating report refreshes and distribution

• Integration with Other Tools:
• Integrating Power BI with other Microsoft tools (Excel, SharePoint, Azure)

Module 8: Power BI Projects and Case Studies

• Project Selection:
• Identifying relevant problem statements
• Data acquisition and cleaning

• Project Execution:
• Data Source, modeling, Data Visualization

• Presentation and Communication:
• Effective storytelling with data

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