Course Outline
Power BI Desktop & Core Terminology
- Installing and setting up BI Desktop
- Establishing connections to Oracle Database Servers
- Navigating the Power BI interface: Report, Data, and Relationship views
- Managing pages by adding, renaming, duplicating, hiding, or deleting them
- Extracting data from Excel spreadsheets
- Ingesting data from text files
- Aggregating data from multiple sources
- Pruning unnecessary columns from datasets
Power BI Charting Capabilities
- Creating column charts
- Generating bar charts
- Displaying key metrics using cards
- Building clustered column charts
- Utilizing natural-language query features
- Integrating custom visual elements
Power BI Filtering Techniques
- Implementing slicers
- Applying basic filters
- Configuring advanced filtering options
- Using Top N filters
- Filtering based on measures
- Setting page-level filters
- Defining report-level filters
- Utilizing drill-through filters
Managing Power BI Dashboards & Best Practices
- Adhering to dashboard design best practices
- Analyzing data relationships
- Executing dashboard actions
- Incorporating reports into a dashboard
- Assigning titles to dashboards
- Embedding images in dashboards
- Adding video content to dashboards
- Integrating web content into dashboards
- Configuring dashboard settings
- Removing unwanted dashboards
- Pinning specific reports to a dashboard
Distributing Power BI Content
- Granting dashboard viewing permissions (Share Dashboard)
- Internal distribution
- External distribution (inviting users outside the organization)
- Sharing specific reports
- Collaborating within workspaces
- Optimizing data refresh cycles
- Setting up automated refresh tasks
Power BI Administration (Behind the Scenes)
- Exploring the Power BI admin portal
- The portal highlights five core features:
- Usage metrics
- User management
- Audit logs
- Tenant configuration
- Premium settings
- The portal highlights five core features:
- Assigning administrative roles via Office 365 (Office 365 admin center)
- Identifying key administrative roles
Power BI Security & Access Control
- Managing access to Apps and Content Packs
- Implementing Row Level Security
- Oversight of users and licenses
- Activating or deactivating user accounts
- Monitoring Power BI activity via audits
Requirements
No prior technical prerequisites are required to participate in this course.
Testimonials (7)
- Building dashboards - Learning the counts and SUMs and SWITCH -
Thereso - South African National AIDS Council Trust
Course - Power BI Dashboards
I like the exercises on creating the different dashboards
Xabiso - South African National AIDS Council Trust
Course - Power BI Dashboards
The creation of dashboards.
Kulani Mabasa - South African National AIDS Council Trust
Course - Power BI Dashboards
The facilitator was exceptionally engaging throughout the training, effectively creating a positive and dynamic learning environment. His ability to break down the foundational concepts of Power BI was particularly impressive, as he communicated the information in a clear and accessible manner, ensuring that all participants, regardless of their prior knowledge, could follow along and grasp the key concepts. Moreover, the facilitator fostered an atmosphere that encouraged active participation, which significantly enhanced the overall learning experience. Rather than simply delivering a lecture, he actively involved participants by allowing them to work with the example data set independently. This hands-on approach gave participants the opportunity to apply what they had learned in real time, deepening their understanding and boosting their confidence in using Power BI. Whenever challenges arose, the facilitator was readily available to offer support, ensuring that no one felt left behind. His responsiveness to individual questions and issues helped maintain the momentum of the training, making it a more interactive and personalized experience for all attendees. In addition to his technical knowledge, the facilitator demonstrated excellent facilitation skills, adjusting his delivery style to suit the needs of the audience. He was keenly aware of the varying levels of expertise within the group and was able to tailor his explanations accordingly, ensuring that both beginners and more advanced participants felt comfortable and engaged. His ability to gauge the audience’s understanding and adjust the pace of the training accordingly contributed to a positive and effective learning environment. Overall, the facilitator's expertise, adaptability, and engaging teaching style were key factors in the success of the training, and his approach ensured that participants not only gained practical skills but also felt empowered to use Power BI confidently in their work.
Mlungisi - South African National AIDS Council Trust
Course - Power BI Dashboards
Very informative, very relevant, facilitator knows his stuff, brilliant delivery
Anthony - South African National AIDS Council Trust
Course - Power BI Dashboards
Enhancement of my knowledge of creating visuals using Power BI.
Billia - South African National AIDS Council Trust
Course - Power BI Dashboards
The training was nicely personalised to my needs due to it being 1 on 1 and Tony made sure to answer all my questions/queries before moving forward with a new subject.
