Microsoft Power BI

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Microsoft Power BI transforms complex data into engaging images that will help you organize, visualize and achieve your goals.

Our live online classes offer hands-on experience with an expert instructor to guide you at every step, and a textbook pdf you can keep for reference. The class utilizes Power BI Desktop, but also offer a section that explores Power BI Online.

$349 / course


 

Part 1: Learning Objectives


  • Data Analysis and Visualization for Business Intelligence
  • Self-Service BI with Microsoft Power BI
  • Create Data Connections
  • Model Data with Relationships
  • Save Power BI Files
  • Clean and Transform Data with the Query Editor
  • Combine and Manage Data Rows
  • Create Visualizations in Power BI
  • Chart Data in Power BI
  • Enhance Analysis with Customized Visuals and Pages
  • Enhance Analysis with Tooltips
  • Create Calculations with Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
  • Create Calculated Measures and Conditional Columns
  • Create and Manage Data Hierarchies
  • Filter and Slice Reports
  • Create Dashboards in Power BI
  • Publish Reports
  • Share Reports and Dashboards
  • Access Reports Using Power BI Mobile

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Prerequisites

Excel Part 1

Excel Part 2

or equivalent working knowledge




Part 2: Learning Objectives


  • Brief Review and Q&A of Power BI Part 1
  • Designing with the End User in Mind
  • Building for Mobile Reports
  • Create Calculated Tables, Variables, and Parameters
  • Enhance Visuals with Statistical Analysis
  • Review Analysis Services Connection Options
  • Talk about Data set
  • ETL: Extract Transform Load
  • Quick visuals
  • Q/A about data
  • Simple DAX
  • Advanced DAX 
    • Using Time
    • How to use VAR (Variable)
  • Resources: Learning DAX and forum to ask questions
  • Scatter Plot w/ play axis
  • ArcGIS Mapping 
    • Heat Maps
    • Layers
  • Marketplace
  • Bookmarking
  • Drill Through
  • Uploading
  • Pinning
  • Microsoft Stack
  • Subscriptions

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Prerequisites

Power BI Part 1

or equivalent working knowledge




Technology Requirements

Registrants must have a computer with internet access, a webcam, microphone, and a current Power BI license. If you do not have a Power BI license, you can get a free 30 trial. Further course preparation instructions will be provided upon registration.