Course Topics
AUDIENCE
This course is intended for Business Managers, Report Developers, Analysts, Project Managers and Team Leads. |
AT COURSE COMPLETION
Upon completing this course, students will have a basic understanding of the topics below, as well as an ability to utilize and implement the concepts learned.
Power BI Power BI Desktop Working with CSV, TXT, and Excel Worksheets Connecting to Databases Merging, Grouping, Summarizing, and Calculating Data Reporting Power BI Online |
COURSE OUTLINE
MODULE 1: COURSE OVERVIEW
This module explains how the class will be structured and introduces course materials and additional administrative information.
Lessons
Introduction Course Materials Facilities Prerequisites What We'll Be Discussing
Lab 1: COURSE OVERVIEW
None After completing this module, students will be able to:
Successfully log into their virtual machine. Have a full understanding of what the course intends to cover.
MODULE 2: POWER BI
In this module, we will explain what Power BI provides, examine the products available and what they bring to the table, and cover how Power BI updates are provided.
Lessons
What is Power BI? Examining Power BI Suite of Products Identifying Differences Between Products Understanding Power BI Updates Lab 1: POWER BI
None After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand Power BI. Understand the differences between products. Understand Power BI updates.
MODULE 3: POWER BI DESKTOP
In this module, we will examine the steps necessary to install Power BI Desktop, explore the interface, discuss the available file types, and data sources, and discuss how to configure data refresh settings. We will also cover the available data types and discuss best practices in utilizing them.
Lessons
Installing Power BI Desktop Exploring the Power BI Desktop Interface Utilizing File Types; PBIX vs PBIT Examining Data Sources Discussing Data Refresh Understanding Data Types Lab 1: POWER BI DESKTOP
Introduction to Power BI After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and utilize installing Power BI Desktop. Understand and utilize PBIX and PBIT file types. Understand data sources, data refresh, and data types.
MODULE 4: WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
In this module, we will examine importing data, transforming data, loading data, and manipulating data using CSV, TXT, and Excel Worksheets. Power BI handles these files types with ease.
Lessons
Importing Data Transforming Data Loading Data Appending Operations Working with Folders and Files Using Pivot Tables Lab 1: WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data Appending Operations Working with Folders and Files Using Pivot Tables
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and utilize importing, transforming, and loading data. Understand and utilize appending operations. Understand and utilize working with folders and files. Understand and utilize using Pivot Tables.
MODULE 5: CONNECTING TO DATABASES
In this module, we will explore the process of connecting to databases and also examine relationships.
Lessons
Working with Relational Data Understanding Relationships Importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional and Tabular Lab 1: CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Importing From SQL Server and Examining Relationships Importing From SSAS Multidimensional After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and utilize importing from SQL Server and examining relationships. Understand relationships. Understand and utilize importing from SSAS Multidimensional.
MODULE 6: MERGING, GROUPING, SUMMARIZING, AND CALCULATING DATA
In this module, we will discuss why merges have been difficult in the past, examine how much easier they are to utilize today, and explore grouping, summarizing and calculating options.
Lessons
Understanding the Issues with Merges Performing Merges Grouping Options Summarizing Calculating Lab 1: MERGING, GROUPING, SUMMARIZING, AND CALCULATING DATA
Performing Merges Grouping and Summarizing Calculating After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and utilize performing merges. Understand and utilize grouping and summarizing. Understand and utilize calculating.
MODULE 7: REPORTING
In this module, we will create a report and examine the visualization options.
Lessons
Creating Reports Utilizing the Matrix Visualization Utilizing the Map Visualization Utilizing the Card Visualization Utilizing the Chart Visualization Utilizing Slicers Publishing to Power BI Online Lab 1: REPORTING
Creating Reports Utilizing the Matrix Visualization Utilizing the Map Visualization Utilizing the Card Visualization Utilizing the Chart Visualization Utilizing Slicers Publishing to Power BI Online After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and utilize creating reports. Understand and utilize the matrix visualization. Understand and utilize the map visualization. Understand and utilize the card visualization. Understand and utilize the chart visualization. Understand and utilize slicers. Understand and utilize publishing to Power BI Online.
MODULE 8: POWER BI ONLINE
In this module, we will explore what Power BI Online is and examine the features available, then discuss mobile options.
Lessons
Introduction to Power BI Online Importing Data Creating Reports Configuring Dashboards Sharing Reports and Dashboards Exploring Power BI Mobile Lab 1: POWER BI ONLINE
Exploring the Power BI Online Interface Importing Excel (.xlsx or .xlsm), Comma Separated Value (.csv), and Power BI Desktop (.pbix) Files Creating a Report Adding Filters to a Report Adding KPIs to a Report Creating a Dashboard Pinning Tiles After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and utilize exploring the Power BI Online interface. Understand and utilize importing data. Understand and utilize creating reports. Understand and utilize adding filters to a report. Understand and utilize adding KPI’s to a report. Understand and utilize creating a dashboard. Understand and utilize pinning tiles. |
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