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Microsoft Power BI - Up & Running With Power BI Desktop
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Overview

Duration

6 hours

Total fee

12,800

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Intermediate

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Credential

Certificate

Microsoft Power BI - Up & Running With Power BI Desktop
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Highlights

  • Compatible on Mobile and TV
  • Earn a Cerificate on successful completion
  • Get Full Lifetime Access
  • Course Instructor: Maven Analytics
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Microsoft Power BI - Up & Running With Power BI Desktop
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UDEMY 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • Anyone looking for a hands-on, project-based introduction to Microsoft Power BI Desktop
  • Data analysts and Excel users hoping to develop advanced data modeling, dashboard design, and business intelligence skills
  • Aspiring data professionals looking to master the #1 business intelligence tool on the market
  • Students who want a comprehensive, engaging, and highly interactive approach to training
  • Anyone looking to pursue a career in data analysis or business intelligence
What are the course deliverables?
  • Build professional-quality business intelligence reports from the ground up
  • Blend and transform raw data into beautiful interactive dashboards
  • Design and implement the same B.I. tools used by professional analysts and data scientists
  • Showcase your skills with two full-scale course projects (with step-by-step solutions)
  • Understand the business intelligence workflow from end-to-end
  • Learn from a best-selling instructor and professional BI developer
More about this course
  • In this course, you'll be playing the role of Lead Business Intelligence Analyst for Adventure Works Cycles, a global manufacturing company

Microsoft Power BI - Up & Running With Power BI Desktop
 at 
UDEMY 
Curriculum

Getting Started

Course Structure & Outline

READ ME: Important Notes for New Students

DOWNLOAD: Course Resources

Introducing the Course Project

Setting Expectations

Introducing Microsoft Power BI Desktop

Introduction

Meet Microsoft Power BI Desktop

Downloading Power BI & Adjusting Settings

IMPORTANT: Regional Settings

Exploring the Power BI Desktop Interface & Workflow

Helpful Power BI Resources

Connecting & Shaping Data with Power BI Desktop

Introduction

Types of Data Connectors in Power BI Desktop

The Power BI Query Editor (aka Power Query)

Demo: Basic Table Transformations in Power BI

Power BI Demo: Working with Text Tools

Power BI Demo: Working with Numerical Values

Power BI Demo: Working with Date & Time Tools

PRO TIP: Creating a Rolling Calendar in Power BI Desktop

Power BI Demo: Generating Index & Conditional Columns

Power BI Demo: Grouping & Aggregating Records

Power BI Demo: Pivoting & Unpivoting Data

Merging Queries in Power BI Desktop

Appending Queries in Power BI Desktop

PRO TIP: Appending Files from a Folder

Configuring Power BI Data Source Settings

Configuring Power BI Query Refresh Settings

Additional Data Types & Categories in Power BI

Defining Hierarchies in Power BI Desktop

PRO TIP: Importing Models from Excel to Power BI

Power BI Data Connection Best Practices

HOMEWORK: Connecting & Shaping Data with Power BI Desktop

HOMEWORK SOLUTION: Connecting & Shaping Data with Power BI Desktop

Creating Table Relationships & Data Models in Power BI

Introduction

What is a "Data Model"?

Principles of Database Normalization

Understanding Data Tables vs. Lookup Tables

Understanding Table Relationships vs. Merged Tables

Creating Table Relationships in Power BI Desktop

"Snowflake" Schemas in Power BI

Managing & Editing Table Relationships in Power BI Desktop

Managing Active vs. Inactive Relationships

Understanding Relationship Cardinality

Connecting Multiple Data Tables in Power BI Desktop

Understanding Filter Flow

Two-Way Filters in Power BI Desktop (USE WITH CAUTION!)

Hiding Fields from the Power BI Report View

UPDATE: New Power BI Desktop "Model" View

Power BI Data Model Best Practices

HOMEWORK: Creating Table Relationships & Data Models in Power BI

HOMEWORK SOLUTION: Creating Table Relationships & Data Models in Power BI

Analyzing Data with DAX Calculations in Power BI

Introduction

Meet Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)

Intro to DAX Calculated Columns

Intro to DAX Measures

RECAP: Calculated Columns vs. DAX Measures

Adding Columns & DAX Measures in Power BI Desktop

Implicit vs. Explicit DAX Measures

Filter Context Examples in Power BI

Step-by-Step DAX Measure Calculation

Understanding DAX Syntax & Operators

Common DAX Function Categories

DAX Demo: Basic Date & Time Functions

DAX Demo: Conditional & Logical Functions (IF/AND/OR)

DAX Demo: Common Text Functions

DAX Demo: Joining Data with RELATED

DAX Demo: Basic Math & Stats Functions

DAX Demo: COUNT Functions (COUNTA, DISTINCTCOUNT, COUNTROWS)

IMPORTANT: Order Line Items

DAX Demo: CALCULATE

DAX Demo: CALCULATE & ALL

DAX Demo: CALCULATE & FILTER

DAX Demo: Iterator Functions (SUMX, RANKX)

DAX Demo: Time Intelligence Formulas

DAX Best Practices in Power BI Desktop

HOMEWORK: Analyzing Data with DAX Calculations in Power BI

HOMEWORK SOLUTION: Analyzing Data with DAX Calculations in Power BI

Visualizing Data with Power BI Reports

Introduction

Exploring the "Report" View in Power BI Desktop

Adding Simple Objects to the Power BI Report Canvas

Inserting Basic Charts & Visuals in Power BI

Power BI Report Formatting Options

Power BI Report Filtering Options

Power BI Demo: Exploring Data with Matrix Visuals

Power BI Demo: Filtering with Date Slicers

Power BI Demo: Showing Key Metrics with Cards & KPI Visuals

Power BI Demo: Inserting Text Cards

Power BI Demo: Visualizing Geospatial Data with Maps

Power BI Demo: Visualizing Data with Treemaps

Power BI Demo: Showing Trends with Line & Area Charts

Power BI Demo: Adding Trend Lines & Forecasts

Power BI Demo: Goal Pacing with Gauge Charts

Editing Power BI Report Interactions

Power BI Demo: Adding Drillthrough Filters

Using Power BI Report Bookmarks

PRO TIP: Testing Scenarios with "What-If" Parameters

Managing & Viewing Roles in Power BI Desktop

PREVIEW: Custom Power BI Visuals (Log-in Required)

PREVIEW: Designing for Phone vs. Desktop Report Viewers

PREVIEW: Publishing to Power BI Service

Power BI Data Visualization Best Practices

HOMEWORK: Visualizing Data with Power BI Reports

HOMEWORK SOLUTION: Visualizing Data with Power BI Reports

NEW: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Visuals

Power BI Demo: Q&A Visual

Power BI Demo: Key Influencers Visual (Part 1)

Power BI Demo: Key Influencers Visual (Part 2)

IMPORTANT: Correlation vs. Causation

Power BI Demo: Decomposition Tree Visual

Wrapping Up

REFERENCE: Monthly Power BI Updates

Resources & Next Steps

More from Maven Analytics

Bonus Course Project: Maven Market

Introduction

PART 1: Connecting & Shaping the Data

PART 2: Creating the Data Model

PART 3: Adding DAX Measures

PART 4: Building the Report

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Anmol Nayyar
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Learning Experience: Great starting point for learning power bi
Faculty: Faculty was extremely good with excellent case scenarios Course includes basic to intermediate for power bi desktop
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Learning Experience: I learnt more about business analytics using dashboards using power bi by applying dax calculations and transfprming the data in query editor
Faculty: Nice and teaching skills are good The course wass good and easy to learn with tha basics to advanced level
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Learning Experience: Course content is absolutely outstanding, trainer teaching method awesome, this course is highly recommended for those Business analysis professional.
Faculty: Faculty was outstanding and having a great experience of teaching. Course is well designed and assessment questions are easy to clear.
Course Support: No
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Learning Experience: Completely Microsoft power BI function
Faculty: Instructors taught well Curriculum was relevant and comprehensive
Course Support: Career support was helpful
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Learning Experience: Learning experience was good
Faculty: Instructors taught well Curriculum was relevant and comprehensive
Course Support: No career support provided
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