Data Management, Visualization and Reporting Using PowerBI

Course Overview:

The training course on Data Management, Visualization & Reporting with MS Power BI is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage, visualize, and report data using Microsoft Power BI. Participants will learn how to transform raw data into meaningful insights, create interactive visualizations, and generate insightful reports for data-driven decision-making. The course combines theoretical concepts with practical hands-on exercises to ensure a comprehensive understanding of Power BI's capabilities.

Course Duration: 5 Days (Onsite)
                                  7 Days (Online-Instructor Led)

Target Audience:

Data analysts, Business intelligence professionals, Data managers, Reporting professionals, Anyone interested in learning Power BI for data management, visualization, and reporting

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of data management, visualization, and reporting.
2. Import and connect data from various sources into Power BI.
3. Clean, transform, and shape data using Power Query Editor.
4. Create visually compelling and interactive dashboards and reports.
5. Apply various data visualization techniques to present data effectively.
6. Utilize Power BI's advanced features and functionalities for data analysis.
7. Implement data-driven decision-making through Power BI's reporting capabilities.
8. Publish and share reports with stakeholders in different formats.
9. Implement best practices for data management, visualization, and reporting with Power BI.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Power BI

-        Introduction to Power

-        Explore the Power BI interface and components

-        Power BI ecosystem and architecture

Module 2: Data Import and Transformation

-        Connect to data sources

-        Import data from databases, files, and web services

-        Clean and transform data using Power Query Editor

Module 3: Data Modelling and Relationships

-        Data modelling concepts in Power BI

-        Create relationships between tables

-        Implement calculated columns and measures

Module 4: Visualizations and Interactivity

-        Create and formatvisualizations (charts, tables, maps, etc.)

-        Implement interactive features (drill-through, filtering, etc.)

-        Apply visual-level and page-level filters

Module 5: Advanced Analytics and Insights

-        Advanced analytics using DAX expressions

-        Create calculated tables and hierarchies

-        Utilize quick measures and time intelligence functions

Module 6: Reporting and Dashboarding

-        Design effective and visually appealing reports

-        Build interactive dashboards

-        Incorporate report elements (text boxes, images, etc.)

Module 7: Data Refresh and Collaboration

-        Configure data refresh options

-        Share reports with colleagues and stakeholders

-        Collaborate on reports using Power BI's collaboration features

Module 8: Best Practices for Power BI

- Implemente data security and privacy measures

- Optimize performance and data modeling techniques

- Promote a data-driven culture within the organization

Delivery Method:

The training course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, hands-on exercises, and practical demonstrations. Participants will have access to their own computers with Power BI installed to follow along with the practical exercises.

Course Materials:

Participants will receive comprehensive course materials, including presentation slides, hands-on exercise instructions, and reference guides.

Assessment

Participants will be assessed based on their performance in the hands-on exercises and their engagement in group discussions.

We can further customize the course content and duration to meet your specific requirements and learning objectives. Please let us know your preferences, and we will be glad to accommodate them.