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Power BI – Core Fundamentals

  • Understanding Power BI and its capabilities.
  • Comparing Power BI Desktop with Power BI Service.
  • Overview of the report creation workflow.

Overview of Power BI Ecosystem Components

  • Power BI Desktop, Service, and Mobile applications.
  • Power Query and Power Pivot functionalities.
  • Distinguishing between datasets, reports, and dashboards.

Data Source Connectivity

  • Supported data sources and available connectors.
  • Import modes versus DirectQuery.
  • Managing data refreshing and updates.

Fundamental Data Modeling

  • Establishing relationships and keys.
  • Defining hierarchies and calculated columns.
  • Creating simple measures with DAX.

Building Basic Visualizations

  • Utilizing bar, line, pie, matrix, and table visuals.
  • Implementing filtering and slicers.
  • Applying conditional formatting and drillthrough features.

Power BI Dashboards

  • Pinning visuals to dashboard views.
  • Configuring tiles and layout options.
  • Managing live dashboards and refresh intervals.

Principles of Dashboard Design

  • Optimizing data-to-ink ratio and visual hierarchy.
  • Effective use of white space and alignment.
  • Selecting appropriate visuals for specific messages.

Interactive Panel Features

  • Using bookmarks and navigation buttons.
  • Implementing drilldowns and cross-filtering.
  • Leveraging tooltips and the Q&A visual.

Publishing and Sharing Dashboards

  • Publishing content to Power BI Service.
  • Managing workspaces and apps.
  • Securely sharing reports and dashboards.

Navigation and Panel Actions

  • Designing page navigation flows.
  • Utilizing page-level tooltips.
  • Creating action-based interactions.

Power BI Report Design

  • Storytelling through data.
  • Designing for maximum readability and clarity.
  • Incorporating shapes, text, and images.

Advanced Design Methods

  • Layering and grouping visual elements.
  • Implementing dynamic titles and metrics.
  • Configuring drillthrough pages.

Themes and Templates

  • Creating and applying custom themes.
  • Utilizing report templates.
  • Maintaining visual consistency across reports.

Mobile Dashboard Design

  • Using the mobile layout editor.
  • Optimizing for touch-based interactions.
  • Testing dashboards on mobile devices.

User Experience and Accessibility

  • Ensuring color contrast and screen reader compatibility.
  • Managing tab order and keyboard navigation.
  • Following best practices for accessible design.

Summary and Future Directions

  • Review of key concepts.
  • Additional Power BI resources.
  • Exploring professional certification options.

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental data concepts and structures.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel and data manipulation techniques.
  • Familiarity with basic statistical principles.

Target Audience

  • Data analysts.
  • Business intelligence specialists.
  • Professionals responsible for reporting and dashboard design.
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