Power BI Course: From Fundamentals to Advanced Dashboards
Master Power BI in 5 days with our comprehensive course. Learn data modeling, visualization, and dashboard creation from industry experts.
Course Timeline
Day 1: Power BI Fundamentals & Data Import
Morning Session (2.5 hours)
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Introduction to Business Intelligence and Power BI ecosystem
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Installing and navigating the Power BI Desktop interface
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Understanding data connections and import options
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Connecting to various data sources (Excel, CSV, SQL databases)
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Workshop: Setting up your first Power BI project
Afternoon Session (2.5 hours)
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Data refresh concepts and scheduling
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Introduction to Power Query Editor
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Basic data transformations (filtering, sorting, removing columns)
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Handling data types and error resolution
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Hands-on Exercise: Importing and cleaning a dataset
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Day 2: Data Transformation & Modeling
Morning Session (2.5 hours)
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Advanced Power Query operations
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Creating custom columns and measures
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Merging and appending queries
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Grouping and aggregating data
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Workshop: Transforming complex datasets
Afternoon Session (2.5 hours)
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Understanding data modeling concepts
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Creating relationships between tables
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Cardinality and filter flow
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Star schema vs. snowflake schema design
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Hands-on Exercise: Building a multi-table data model
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Day 3: DAX Fundamentals & Calculations
Morning Session (2.5 hours)
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Introduction to Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
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Creating calculated columns vs. measures
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Core DAX functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, DISTINCTCOUNT)
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Filter context and evaluation context
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Workshop: Building basic calculations
Afternoon Session (2.5 hours)
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Time intelligence functions
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CALCULATE and filter modification
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Working with date tables
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Iterators (SUMX, AVERAGEX)
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Hands-on Exercise: Creating advanced measures for business metrics
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Day 4: Visualization Techniques
Morning Session (2.5 hours)
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Visualization best practices
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Creating and formatting standard visuals
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Using slicers and filters effectively
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Drill-down and drill-through functionality
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Workshop: Building interactive charts and graphs
Afternoon Session (2.5 hours)
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Advanced visualization techniques
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Custom visuals from AppSource
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Matrix and table formatting
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Using bookmarks and selections
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Hands-on Exercise: Designing a multi-visual report page
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Day 5: Dashboard Design & Sharing
Morning Session (2.5 hours)
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Dashboard design principles
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Creating cohesive report layouts
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Implementing mobile-responsive designs
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Adding navigation and user guidance
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Workshop: Designing an executive dashboard
Afternoon Session (2.5 hours)
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Publishing reports to Power BI Service
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Sharing options and security considerations
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Creating and configuring workspaces
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Setting up automatic refreshes
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Final Project: End-to-end dashboard creation and presentation
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this 5-day course, participants will be able to:
Data Import & Transformation
Learn to connect to various data sources and transform raw data into useful insights.
DAX Programming
Master Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) for powerful calculations and data modeling.
Advanced Visualizations
Create compelling visualizations and interactive dashboards that tell your data story.
Sharing & Collaboration
Learn to publish and share reports securely across your organization.
Course Duration
5 Days (25 Hours)
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Learning Format
Online Interactive Sessions
Ready to Master Python
Next batch starts July 1st, 2024
Course Fee
$3000