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Microsoft Power BI Training

Course Overview:

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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:

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- 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:

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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:

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- 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!

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