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Microsoft Power BI: Advanced Data Analysis and Visualisation

Unlock the power of data with our comprehensive course on Microsoft Power BI. From mastering the basics to excelling in advanced techniques, this course provides the tools and expertise needed to gather, transform, and effectively visualize data. Join us through FutureLearn and delve into the world of data with ease. Perfect for those interested.
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4 weeks, 5 hours a week

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Overview

Power BI is a cloud-based business analytics service, helping you stay up-to-date with the information that matters to you. It helps create live operational dashboards from on-premises and cloud data in one central location that you can access across a range of devices.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Power BI
  • Overview of Power BI and its components
    Installation and setup
    Connecting to data sources
  • Advanced Data Transformation
  • Using Power Query for data cleansing
    M language essentials
    Advanced data shaping techniques
  • Data Modeling in Power BI
  • Building robust data models
    Creating relationships between tables
    Using calculated columns and measures
  • DAX for Data Analysis
  • Basics of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
    Advanced DAX functions
    Using DAX for time intelligence
  • Creating Advanced Visualizations
  • Customizing visuals
    Using slicers and filters
    Advanced charts and visual elements
  • Power BI Service
  • Publishing reports to Power BI Service
    Creating dashboards
    Sharing and collaborating on reports and dashboards
  • Power BI Mobile
  • Accessing Power BI on mobile devices
    Designing mobile-optimized reports
  • Power BI and Cloud Integrations
  • Integrating with Azure services
    Using Power BI with cloud-based data sources
  • Security and Data Governance
  • Managing permissions and roles
    Row-level security techniques
  • Best Practices and Optimization
  • Report performance optimization
    Best practices for Power BI setup and maintenance
  • Case Studies and Real-World Applications
  • Analyzing business case studies using Power BI
    Practical exercises and hands-on projects
  • Course Wrap-up
  • Review and Q&A
    Final project presentations and feedback

Taught by

Marc Espos


Subjects

Business