Power BI: Practical Data Analysis
Develop essential data modeling and visualization skills in Power BI to become a proficient BI analyst.
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Course contents
7 modules · 28 lessons · 2h 59m
1
Introduction to Power BI
Understand what Power BI is and how the interface works.
- What is Power BI? Concepts & Terminology
Introduction to the role of Power BI in Business Intelligence and core concepts.5 min - The Power BI Desktop Interface
A tour of the different views: Report, Data, and Model.6 min - The Power BI Workflow
Understanding the process from data extraction to sharing insights.5 min
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Preparing Data with Power Query
Learn how to import and clean data (ETL).
- Connecting to Data Sources
How to connect Excel, CSV, and other sources to Power BI.6 min - Introduction to the Power Query Editor
The interface where the transformation magic happens.6 min - Cleaning Data: Columns and Rows
Removing unnecessary data and renaming columns for clarity.7 min - Data Types and Transformations
The importance of correct data types and basic operations like splitting.7 min - Combining Tables: Merge and Append
Merging data from different tables into a single whole.7 min - Loading Data into the Model
The final step of ETL: applying your cleaned data.5 min
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Data Modeling and Relationships
Building a robust structure for your analyses.
- The Basics of Data Modeling
Why a good model is essential for accurate calculations.6 min - Managing Relationships
Creating One-to-Many relationships between tables.7 min - The Star Schema Principle
Explanation of Fact and Dimension tables for optimal performance.7 min - Understanding Filter Directions
How filters flow through your model and common pitfalls.6 min
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DAX: Powerful Calculations
Creating advanced calculations with Data Analysis Expressions.
- What is DAX?
Introduction to the syntax and logic of the DAX language.6 min - Measures vs. Calculated Columns
When to use which method and why?7 min - Basic Aggregations: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT
Creating simple measures to summarize your data.6 min - The CALCULATE Function
The most important function in DAX for modifying filter context.8 min - Time Intelligence Basics
Creating calculations over periods, such as Year-to-Date (YTD).7 min
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Visualizations and Reporting
Turning data into compelling visual stories.
- Creating Your First Visualizations
Dragging and dropping fields to build charts.6 min - Using Slicers and Filters
Making reports interactive for the end user.6 min - Maps and Tables
Adding geographic data and detailed overviews.6 min - Interaction Between Visuals
Understanding how clicking on one chart affects the rest.6 min
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Design and Best Practices
Making reports professional, fast, and accessible.
- Design Principles for Clarity
Layout, color usage, and avoiding 'chart junk'.7 min - Optimizing Performance
Tips to make your reports load quickly, even with large amounts of data.6 min - Accessibility
Making reports usable for everyone (color contrast, alt text).6 min
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Practical Project: The Final Dashboard
Bringing everything together in a complete project.
- From Raw Data to Model
Step-by-step construction of a sales case.8 min - Polishing the Dashboard
Final visual adjustments for a professional look.8 min - Sharing Your Report
Introduction to the Power BI Service and publishing.6 min
Sales Performance Dashboard
Build a fully interactive sales dashboard based on a raw dataset containing transactions, products, and regions.
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