Microsoft Power BI Training

Introduction to PowerBI

In today’s data-driven business environment, the ability to transform raw data into actionable insights is crucial. Our comprehensive 2-day Microsoft Power BI course is designed to equip delegates with the skills to create, manage, and share compelling data visualizations and dashboards.

Through hands-on exercises and expert guidance, participants will learn how to connect to various data sources, transform datasets, and build interactive reports that drive informed decision-making.

 

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Is this course for you?

If you are responsible for analysing data, generating reports, or presenting business intelligence within your organization, this course is tailored for you. Whether you’re transitioning from Excel or seeking to enhance your data visualization capabilities, you’ll gain practical skills to leverage Power BI effectively.

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Who should attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Business analysts and data professionals seeking to create and manage Power BI dashboards.
• Managers and team leaders who need to interpret and present data insights.
• IT professionals involved in data reporting and visualization.
• Anyone interested in harnessing the power of Power BI for data analysis.

 

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Pre-requisites

Delegates should have:

• A good understanding of Microsoft Edge browser or later versions.
• Familiarity with general reporting concepts and data analysis.
• Power BI Desktop installed on their computer prior to the course commencement.
• Access to Power BI service (PowerBI.com) for publishing and sharing reports.

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Courses Includes

• Online or Onsite training
• Power BI training exercise materials
• Post course support

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Course Objectives

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

• Navigate and utilize Power BI Desktop for data analysis.
• Connect to various data sources, including web pages and file-based data.
• Transform and cleanse datasets using Power Query Editor.
• Extend data models by aggregating, appending, and creating relationships.
• Design and implement a variety of visualizations, including tables, matrices, charts, maps, and custom visuals.
• Apply filters and slicers to enhance data interactivity.
• Enhance dashboards with annotations, shapes, and organized visuals.
• Publish reports to PowerBI.com and share dashboards with stakeholders.

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Microsoft Power BI course content

INTRODUCTION TO POWERBI Power BI Desktop Loading Data Navigator Window Data Preview	CHART BASED VISUALIZATIONS Basic Charts Donut Charts Funnel Charts Waterfall Charts Drill Down
DATA SOURCES Web Pages File based data	ENHANCED VISUALIZATIONS Maps Tree Maps Gauges Custom Visuals
TRANSFORMING DATASETS Working with columns Working with rows Filtering Data Cleansing Data	DATA FILTERING Visual Filters Data Type Filters Text Filters
EXTENDING DATASETS AND MODELS Aggregating Data Appending Data Changing Data Structure Relationships Calculated Columns Using Functions	SLICERS Adding Slicers Formatting Slicers Charts as Slicers
ADDING MEASURES Basic Aggregation Multiple Measures Filter Measures	ENHANCING DASHBOARDS Annotating Reports Adding Shapes Organizing Visuals Navigation
TEXT BASED VISUALIZATIONS Tables Matrix	PUBLISHING REPORTS Publishing to PowerBI.com Sharing Dashboards

 

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Groups Discounts

If you have four or more members of staff who require a Power BI training course please contact us to discuss group discounts.

A maximum of 8 delegates per course
£2,996 for 4 delegates
£399 for each additional delegate
Plus VAT at 20%

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