Course Outline
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.
Testimonials (2)
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Course - Advanced Power BI: Data Modeling, DAX, and Enhanced Analytics
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