Course Outline
MODULE 1: POWER BI
In this module, we will explain what Power BI provides, examine the products available and what they bring to the table, and cover how Power BI updates are provided.
Lessons
- What is Power BI?
- Examining Power BI Suite of Products
- Identifying Differences Between Products
- Understanding Power BI Updates
After completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Grasp the core concepts of Power BI.
- Distinguish between the different products.
- Understand how Power BI updates function.
MODULE 2: POWER BI DESKTOP
In this module, we will examine the steps necessary to install Power BI Desktop, explore the interface, discuss the available file types, and data sources, and discuss how to configure data refresh settings. We will also cover the available data types and discuss best practices in utilizing them.
Lessons
- Installing Power BI Desktop
- Exploring the Power BI Desktop Interface
- Utilizing File Types; PBIX vs PBIT
- Examining Data Sources
- Discussing Data Refresh
- Understanding Data Types
Lab 2: POWER BI DESKTOP
- Introduction to Power BI
- After completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Master the installation of Power BI Desktop.
- Understand and utilize PBIX and PBIT file types.
- Comprehend data sources, data refresh, and data types.
MODULE 3: WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
In this module, we will examine importing data, transforming data, loading data, and manipulating data using CSV, TXT, and Excel Worksheets. Power BI handles these files types with ease.
Lessons
- Importing Data
- Transforming Data
- Loading Data
- Appending Operations
- Working with Folders and Files
- Using Pivot Tables
Lab 3: WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
- Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data
- Appending Operations
- Working with Folders and Files
- Using Pivot Tables
After completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Apply skills in importing, transforming, and loading data.
- Apply skills in appending operations.
- Manage and work with folders and files.
- Apply skills in using Pivot Tables.
MODULE 4: CONNECTING TO DATABASES
In this module, we will explore the process of connecting to databases and also examine relationships.
Lessons
- Working with Relational Data
- Understanding Relationships
- Importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional and Tabular
Lab 4: CONNECTING TO DATABASES
- Importing From SQL Server and Examining Relationships
- Importing From SSAS Multidimensional
After completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Apply skills in importing from SQL Server and examining relationships.
- Comprehend relationships.
- Apply skills in importing from SSAS Multidimensional.
MODULE 5: MERGING, GROUPING, SUMMARIZING, AND CALCULATING DATA
In this module, we will discuss why merges have been difficult in the past, examine how much easier they are to utilize today, and explore grouping, summarizing and calculating options.
Lessons
- Understanding the Issues with Merges
- Performing Merges
- Grouping Options
- Summarizing
- Calculating
Lab 5: MERGING, GROUPING, SUMMARIZING, AND CALCULATING DATA
- Performing Merges
- Grouping and Summarizing
- Calculating
After completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Apply skills in performing merges.
- Apply skills in grouping and summarizing.
- Apply skills in calculating.
MODULE 6: REPORTING
In this module, we will create a report and examine the visualization options.
Lessons
- Creating Reports
- Utilizing the Matrix Visualization
- Utilizing the Map Visualization
- Utilizing the Card Visualization
- Utilizing the Chart Visualization
- Utilizing Slicers
- Publishing to Power BI Online
Lab 6: REPORTING
- Creating Reports
- Utilizing the Matrix Visualization
- Utilizing the Map Visualization
- Utilizing the Card Visualization
- Utilizing the Chart Visualization
- Utilizing Slicers
- Publishing to Power BI Online
- After completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Apply skills in creating reports.
- Apply skills in using the matrix visualization.
- Apply skills in using the map visualization.
- Apply skills in using the card visualization.
- Apply skills in using the chart visualization.
- Apply skills in using slicers.
- Apply skills in publishing to Power BI Online.
MODULE 7: POWER BI ONLINE
In this module, we will explore what Power BI Online is and examine the features available, then discuss mobile options.
Lessons
- Introduction to Power BI Online
- Importing Data
- Creating Reports
- Configuring Dashboards
- Sharing Reports and Dashboards
- Exploring Power BI Mobile
Lab 7: POWER BI ONLINE
- Exploring the Power BI Online Interface
- Importing Excel (.xlsx or .xlsm), Comma Separated Value (.csv), and Power BI Desktop (.pbix) Files
- Creating a Report
- Adding Filters to a Report
- Adding KPIs to a Report
- Creating a Dashboard
- Pinning Tiles
After completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Apply skills in exploring the Power BI Online interface.
- Apply skills in importing data.
- Apply skills in creating reports.
- Apply skills in adding filters to a report.
- Apply skills in adding KPIs to a report.
- Apply skills in creating a dashboard.
- Apply skills in pinning tiles.
Requirements
A foundational knowledge of Excel and Databases is required.
Testimonials (7)
Khobeib was great, so polite, clam and professional. Always willing to help or slow down if needed.
Nicole - Wellington City Council (WCC)
Course - Creating Dashboards Using Microsoft Power BI
the tool itself and what I didn't know about what it could do for us
Sam - Wellington City Council (WCC)
Course - Creating Dashboards Using Microsoft Power BI
The pace, activities and screen mirroring. Power Bi is new to me and I am looking forward to working with it more.
Michelle - Childhood Development Initiative CLG
Course - Creating Dashboards Using Microsoft Power BI
I liked everything!
Chana Wertheimer - Apex Global Solutions
Course - Creating Dashboards Using Microsoft Power BI
The interactive nature. Lots of hands on examples and not just lecture style and hand outs. I learn much better working the way it was taught to us
Derek Brown - Apex Global Solutions
Course - Creating Dashboards Using Microsoft Power BI
Very interactive, trainers were always open to answering questions and helping out if we were falling behind. Appreciated that they were able to customize the training to our needs and use the data sets we provided.
Audrey Bernard - Environment and Climate Change Canada
Course - Creating Dashboards Using Microsoft Power BI
Being able to follow along with hands-on examples
