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Course Overview
Are you making the most of your data? 70% of business leaders say analytics is critical—yet most teams struggle to use it effectively.
Power BI: Dashboard in a Day is a one-day, hands-on workshop that introduces you to the full capabilities of Microsoft Power BI. Designed for business users, analysts, and anyone interested in data visualization, this course helps you go from raw data to compelling, interactive dashboards in just one day. Work at your own pace while having access to a live instructor for guidance and support.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for Power Users, individuals evaluating the use of Power BI within their organization, or those who have already implemented Power BI and need guidance in data transformation and model creation to build effective dashboards. Attendees should have some experience with Power BI and want to enhance their skills in creating impactful, data-driven visualizations.
Course Objectives
In this course, you’ll gain foundational skills in Power BI that empower you to analyze and present data like a pro. You’ll learn how to connect to data sources, import and transform data, and build compelling visual dashboards. By the end of the day, you’ll feel confident building and servicing basic Power BI solutions and supporting a culture of data-driven decision-making in your organization.
Course Outline
1 – Introduction to Power BI
- What is Power BI?
- The Power BI workflow
- Power BI components overview
2 – Connecting to Data
- Connect to Excel, databases, and cloud services
- Understanding data models
- Hands-on: Importing sample data
3 – Data Transformation
- Introduction to Power Query
- Cleaning and shaping data
- Hands-on: Transforming messy data
4 – Building Reports and Visuals
- Using charts, tables, and filters
- Custom visuals and layout tips
- Hands-on: Designing a dynamic dashboard
5 – Publishing and Sharing
- Publishing to the Power BI Service
- Creating dashboards and sharing reports
- Best practices for self-service BI