INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
With the rapid evolution of technology and its increasing integration into both professional and personal spheres, the volume of data generated continues to grow exponentially. This surge, commonly referred to as the era of big data, has been fueled by the expansion of cloud computing, offering extensive storage and processing capabilities. As a result, organizations across all industries now have unprecedented access to data that, when utilized effectively, can deliver powerful insights and a strategic edge.
Data visualization is an essential skill for professionals seeking to interpret, present, and act on information. Microsoft Power BI stands out as a leading platform built for this very purpose. Designed to connect seamlessly with a wide range of data sources, Power BI empowers users to transform raw data into meaningful, interactive visual reports and dashboards. Its capabilities far surpass those of traditional spreadsheets, enabling professionals to explore trends, identify patterns, and communicate findings in visually impactful ways.
This Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI training course will explore how to:
- Handle extensive datasets across multiple systems
- Integrate data from various sources into one platform
- Apply DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for advanced data slicing
- Build compelling analytical models and visualizations
- Publish professional dashboards with real-time interactivity
- Unlock value from organizational data through strategic analysis
COURSE DETAILS
Objectives
By the end of this Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI training course, participants will be able to:
- Utilize self-service business intelligence tools for deeper data exploration
- Establish secure and efficient connections to different data sources
- Perform essential data preparation, including cleaning and shaping
- Create visually rich reports and dashboards using Power BI
- Customize visual elements for enhanced storytelling
- Conduct data modeling with calculated measures and fields
- Develop interactive reports to support informed decision-making
Training Methodology
This Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI training course is practical with hands-on training on MS Power BI Desktop. 20% of the course is theory built. 80% uses MS Power BI. Laptops will be made available duration of the training. In addition, the book 'Microsoft Power BI Will be distributed at the course, in electronic copies
Organisational Impact
As one of the most widely adopted analytics tools, Power BI brings several strategic advantages to organizations:
- Democratizes data access across departments and roles
- Brings data to life with real-time, interactive dashboards
- Offers secure data governance and sharing capabilities
- Seamlessly connects with numerous internal and external data systems
- Integrates AI features to enhance predictive insights
- Benefits from continuous updates and feature enhancements
- Enables content sharing through robust Power BI apps
Personal Impact
For professionals, mastering Power BI offers a competitive skillset in the world of analytics and decision-making:
- Strengthens analytical capabilities across functional roles
- Enhances confidence in performing data exploration and reporting tasks
- Enables efficient data preparation and modeling techniques
- Supports visual storytelling for impactful presentations
- Provides the tools to share insights with executives, teams, and stakeholders
Who should Attend?
This KC Academy Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Financial Analysts, Chief Financial Officers, Financial Government Officials, Accountants, Credit Analysts, Budgeting and Planning Specialist, Corporate Finance Analysts, Corporate Finance Lawyers
- Chief Executive Officers, Board Members, Regulators, Private Equity Managers, Strategic Planners, Trustees
- Insurance Specialists and Actuaries, Investment Bankers, Venture Capitalists, Bank Lending Officers
- Risk Managers, Compliance Officers, Internal Auditors
- Management Consultants, Marketing Officers
DAILY AGENDA
DAY 1 : Getting Started with Microsoft Data Analytics
- Getting started with Microsoft data analytic
- Data analytics and Microsoft
- Getting started with Power BI
- Get data in Power BI
- Get data from various data sources
- Optimize performance
- Resolve data errors
DAY 2: Create visually appealing analytical models.
- Create reports
- Design a report
- Enhance the report
- Clean, transform, and load data in Power BI
- Data shaping
- Data profiling
- Enhance the data structure
DAY 3: Create Model Calculations using DAX in Power BI
- Design a data model in Power BI
- Introduction to data modeling
- Working with tables
- Dimensions and hierarchies
- Create model calculations using DAX in Power BI
- Introduction to DAX
- Real-time dashboards
- Advanced DAX
DAY 4: Optimize Model Performance
- Optimize model performance
- Optimize the data model for performance
- Optimize direct query models
- Create dashboards
- Perform advanced analytics
- Advanced analytics
- Data insights through AI visuals
DAY 5: Publish Dashboards Through Power BI
- Create and manage workspaces
- Creating workspaces
- Sharing and managing assets
- Manage datasets in Power BI
- Parameters
- Datasets
Certificate
- On successful completion of this training course, KC Academy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.