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MIM1014_A – Analyzing Data with Power BI Desktop (2 Days)

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MIM1014_A – Analyzing Data with Power BI Desktop (2 Days)

Overview

Power BI is a powerful business intelligence tool that enables organizations to transform raw data into meaningful insights through interactive reports and dashboards. It supports informed decision-making by allowing users to analyze, visualize, and share business data efficiently.

This two-day program is designed to provide participants—particularly beginners—with a comprehensive understanding of Power BI Desktop and its core functionalities. Through hands-on exercises and guided instruction, participants will learn how to connect to multiple data sources, clean and transform data, build data models, create impactful visualizations, and publish interactive dashboards and reports for organizational use.

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Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Connect to and import data from various data sources into Power BI Desktop
  • Clean, transform, and shape data using Power Query
  • Create and format charts, tables, maps, and other visualizations
  • Develop interactive dashboards and reports
  • Apply calculations and measures using DAX formulas
  • Publish, share, and manage Power BI reports and dashboards effectively

2 Days

  • Data Analysts and Business Intelligence Professionals
  • Business Professionals working with large datasets
  • IT Professionals involved in data analysis and reporting
  • Individuals seeking to enhance data analysis and visualization skills using Power BI Desktop

Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Power BI
  • Overview of business intelligence and data visualization
  • Introduction to self-service BI with Microsoft Power BI
  • Connecting to various data sources
  • Managing and configuring data relationships
  • Saving and managing Power BI files
  • Using Power Query Editor for data cleaning and transformation
  • Data profiling and shaping techniques
  • Simplifying datasets for effective analysis
  • Introduction to Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
  • Creating calculated columns and measures
  • Creating charts, tables, and visuals
  • Best practices for presenting insights effectively
  • Customizing visuals and report layouts
  • Using tooltips for deeper insights
  • Building hierarchies
  • Filtering and slicing data
  • Creating interactive dashboards
  • Calculated tables, variables, and parameters
  • Applying advanced analytical techniques
  • Improving usability and visual design
  • Optimizing dashboards for decision-makers
  • Publishing reports to Power BI Service
  • Managing workspaces
  • Sharing dashboards securely

Program Methodology

  • Hands-on Activities: Practical exercises to reinforce theoretical concepts.
  • Group Discussions: Opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and exchange of ideas.
  • Role Plays: Simulations of realistic situations to build practical skills.
  • Feedback Sessions: Reviews and reflections to encourage improvement.
  • Problem-solving Exercises: Develop critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Experiential Learning: Learning by doing, promoting active involvement.
  • Interactive Lectures: Engaging presentations by experts in the field.
  • Case Studies: Real-world scenarios for learners to apply their knowledge.
  • Quizzes & Tests: Regular assessments to track learning progress.

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