Data Analyst Power BI

This comprehensive course is designed to help you become a skilled Data Analyst using Power BI, one of the most popular and powerful business intelligence tools available today. Power BI allows you to connect to a wide range of data sources, transform raw data into meaningful insights, and create interactive, visually appealing reports and dashboards.

Through hands-on exercises, you’ll learn to import, clean, and manipulate data, then visualize that data through charts, graphs, and other powerful visuals. You’ll also explore advanced Power BI features such as DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for complex calculations, Power Query for data transformation, and the Power BI Service for collaboration and sharing reports.

By the end of the course, you will have the skills to create professional-level Power BI reports and dashboards, which are essential for driving data-driven decision-making in any business environment.

What You’ll Learn

• Introduction to Power BI
  Get started with Power BI by understanding the key features and components of the platform. Learn how to navigate Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and the Power BI mobile app to visualize and share insights.
• Connecting to Data Sources
  Learn how to connect Power BI to a wide variety of data sources, including Excel, SQL Server, web data, and cloud-based services like Google Analytics or Azure. You’ll also explore how to refresh data and maintain an up-to-date view of your reports.
• Data Transformation with Power Query
  Discover how to use Power Query to clean, reshape, and transform raw data into a usable format. You’ll learn techniques such as filtering, merging tables, creating calculated columns, and handling missing or erroneous data.
• Creating Visualizations
  Master the art of data visualization. Learn how to create and customize different types of charts, including bar, line, pie, scatter plots, and maps, to effectively communicate insights from your data.
• Data Modeling and Relationships
  Understand how to create data models by building relationships between tables. Learn the importance of primary keys, foreign keys, and how to design data models that support complex reporting requirements.
• Using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
  Learn how to write basic and advanced DAX formulas to perform calculations on your data. You’ll create measures, calculated columns, and time intelligence functions to perform calculations such as year-over-year comparisons and rolling averages.
• Designing Interactive Dashboards
  Gain the skills to create interactive and user-friendly dashboards in Power BI. Learn how to add slicers, filters, drill-throughs, and dynamic visuals to enable users to explore data in an engaging way.
• Power BI Service & Sharing Reports
  Learn how to publish your Power BI reports to the Power BI Service, share reports with stakeholders, and schedule automatic data refreshes. Explore collaboration features, including workspaces, apps, and permissions.
• Advanced Features: What-If Analysis and Alerts
  Explore advanced Power BI features such as What-If analysis, custom visuals, and setting up data-driven alerts to keep track of key metrics and anomalies in your data.
• Best Practices for Report Design
  Learn the best practices for designing clear, efficient, and effective Power BI reports. You’ll explore design principles like color theory, layout, and data storytelling to ensure your reports are impactful and user-friendly.