Welcome to the comprehensive training on “Transforming, Analyzing, & Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI.” In today’s fast-paced world of data analytics, businesses require tools that not only process large datasets but also present meaningful insights. Microsoft Power BI has become a leading solution, enabling organizations to turn raw data into actionable intelligence. This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to leverage Power BI effectively, making data-driven decisions and presenting impactful visualizations.
Whether you are a data analyst, business professional, or decision-maker aiming to enhance your expertise in data analytics, this course is designed to provide hands-on experience and deep insights into Power BI’s capabilities.
Course Objectives
- Develop foundational knowledge of Power BI, including its interface, data connectivity, and functionalities.
- Master data transformation and cleaning using Power Query.
- Learn principles of data modeling, creating relationships, and optimizing data structures.
- Gain expertise in advanced analytics using Data Analysis Expressions (DAX).
- Design compelling dashboards and reports to effectively communicate insights.
- Understand collaboration tools for sharing dashboards and reports within teams.
- Apply Power BI skills to solve real-world business challenges.
Organization Benefits
- Enable data-driven decision-making by transforming raw data into actionable insights.
- Streamline data preparation and cleaning processes with Power BI tools.
- Enhance visibility and accessibility of data across the organization.
- Foster a culture of data-driven strategy and performance monitoring.
- Provide a cost-effective solution for advanced business intelligence needs.
- Encourage cross-departmental collaboration using shared Power BI workspaces.
- Create visually impactful reports and dashboards to communicate insights effectively.
Target Participants
- Data analysts and business intelligence professionals.
- Financial analysts and project managers.
- Decision-makers looking to enhance their data visualization and reporting skills.
- Professionals from any industry seeking to master Power BI for analytics.
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Power BI
- Understanding the Power BI ecosystem and its components.
- Exploring Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
- Connecting to various data sources.
- Managing Power BI workspaces and datasets.
- Hands-on Lab: Setting up a Power BI environment.
2. Data Transformation and Cleaning with Power Query
- Loading and importing data into Power BI.
- Cleaning and shaping data for analysis.
- Advanced data transformation techniques.
- Hands-on Lab: Solving data preparation challenges.
3. Data Modeling and Relationships
- Understanding tables, fields, and relationships.
- Creating optimized data models.
- Introduction to DAX for data analysis.
- Hands-on Lab: Building robust data models.
4. Advanced Analytics with DAX
- Mastering the DAX formula language.
- Creating custom measures and solving business problems.
- Dynamic calculations and advanced aggregation techniques.
- Hands-on Lab: Advanced DAX applications.
5. Creating Compelling Visualizations
- Designing effective charts, graphs, and dashboards.
- Using Power BI’s custom visualizations.
- Real-time dashboards and advanced formatting techniques.
- Hands-on Lab: Designing engaging dashboards.
6. Collaboration and Sharing
- Sharing and publishing reports within teams.
- Setting up security roles and permissions.
- Integrating Power BI with organizational workflows.
- Hands-on Lab: Collaborative Power BI project.
7. Real-world Business Intelligence Applications
- Applying Power BI to industry-specific challenges.
- Hands-on case studies and final project.
General Information
- Customized Training: Courses are tailored to participants’ needs.
- Language: Proficiency in English is recommended.
- Certification: Participants receive a certificate from Stepsure Training And Research Institute.
- Location: Training is conducted at Stepsure Training And Research Institute centers or online based on client preferences.
- Flexible Schedule: Duration and content can be customized as needed.
- Inclusions: Training fee covers facilitation, materials, coffee breaks, lunch, and certificates. Participants bear travel and personal expenses.
- Post-training Support: One-year free consultation is provided after course completion.
- Group Discounts: Groups of two or more enjoy discounts of 10% to 50%.
Contact Us
For inquiries, reach out to us at info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
or call us at +254 723 482 495.
Visit our website at www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org.