

Microsoft Power BI Training
Course Overview:
​
The Microsoft Power BI Training program at MELLA is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to harness the full potential of Power BI – Microsoft's powerful business analytics tool. Whether you're a business professional looking to create compelling visualizations or a data enthusiast aiming to dive deeper into analytics, this course will empower you to leverage Power BI effectively for data analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
Course Objectives:
​
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Power BI and its capabilities for data visualization, analysis, and reporting.
- Learn how to connect to various data sources, including databases, spreadsheets, and cloud services, to import and transform data for analysis.
- Master the art of creating interactive reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Power BI Desktop.
- Explore advanced features such as DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for creating calculated columns and measures to perform complex calculations.
- Understand best practices for data modeling and creating relationships between different data tables.
- Learn how to publish and share Power BI reports and dashboards with stakeholders securely.
- Explore Power BI Service for cloud-based collaboration, scheduling data refreshes, and managing access permissions.
- Gain insights into data storytelling techniques to effectively communicate findings and drive informed decision-making.
Course Curriculum:
​
1. Introduction to Power BI
- Overview of Power BI and its components
- Understanding Power BI Desktop vs. Power BI Service
- Licensing options and deployment considerations
2. Connecting to Data Sources
- Connecting to various data sources: Excel, SQL Server, Azure, CSV, etc.
- Data ingestion and transformation using Power Query Editor
- Data modeling basics: tables, relationships, and cardinality
3. Creating Visualizations and Reports
- Introduction to Power BI Desktop interface
- Building interactive reports: charts, graphs, maps, and tables
- Applying formatting, themes, and custom visuals to enhance visualizations
4. Advanced Data Modeling and Calculations
- Introduction to Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
- Creating calculated columns and measures for advanced calculations
- Implementing complex calculations using DAX functions
5. Sharing and Collaboration with Power BI
- Publishing reports and dashboards to Power BI Service
- Configuring data refresh schedules and managing datasets
- Sharing and collaborating with colleagues: sharing options and access permissions
6. Data Storytelling and Insights
- Understanding the principles of data storytelling
- Creating compelling narratives using Power BI visuals
- Presenting insights effectively to drive decision-making
Prerequisites:
​
- Basic understanding of data analysis concepts and familiarity with Microsoft Excel is recommended.
- No prior experience with Power BI is required.
Whether you're a business analyst, data scientist, or decision-maker, our Microsoft Power BI Training course will empower you to unlock the full potential of your data and drive actionable insights. Join us and take the first step towards becoming a proficient Power BI user!