Business Analytics Marathon - Moving From Excel to Power BI

Overview

Transition from Excel to Power BI for advanced business analytics, covering reporting, visualization, and SharePoint integration.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Business Analytics
Overview of Business Analytics
Importance of Data-Driven Decision Making
Limitations of Excel in Advanced Analytics
• Introduction to Power BI
What is Power BI?
Power BI vs Excel: Key Differences
Setting Up Power BI: Installation and Basics
• Data Import and Transformation
Connecting to Data Sources
Using Power Query for Data Transformation
Cleaning and Shaping Data for Analysis
• Data Modeling in Power BI
Understanding Data Models
Creating Relationships Between Data Tables
Using DAX for Advanced Calculations
• Building Reports and Dashboards
Designing Interactive Reports
Using Visuals: Charts, Tables, and Maps
Best Practices for Data Visualization
• Advanced Reporting Techniques
Using Filters, Slicers, and Drillthroughs
Creating Dynamic Reports with Parameters
Implementing Advanced DAX Functions
• Power BI and Excel Integration
Importing Excel Data into Power BI
Power BI Publisher for Excel
Analyzing Power BI Data in Excel
• SharePoint Integration with Power BI
Embedding Power BI Reports in SharePoint
Automating Data Refresh with SharePoint Lists
Collaborating with Teams through SharePoint
• Deployment and Sharing in Power BI
Publishing Reports to Power BI Service
Managing Permissions and Access
Power BI Mobile and Sharing Reports
• Case Studies and Practical Applications
Real-World Use Cases
Industry-Specific Applications
Hands-On Projects and Group Work
• Conclusion and Recap
Summary of Key Learnings
Additional Resources and Training Materials
Q&A Session and Next Steps for Continued Learning

Subjects

Conference Talks