Analyzing Data in Power BI

Course Duration: 1 hour

Course Summary

In this one-hour course, participants will explore the powerful data analysis capabilities of Power BI. Through practical examples and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to transform raw data into actionable insights using advanced data modeling, calculations, and visualizations in Power BI. Participants will gain the skills to perform data exploration, create custom calculations, and apply advanced analytical techniques to uncover valuable patterns and trends within their datasets.

Course Curriculum

1. Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Give an overview of the course

  • Explain the importance of data analysis in Power BI

  • Highlight all learning objectives

2. Setting Up Data in Power BI (10 minutes)

  • Discuss how to connect to data sources in Power BI

  • Explain how to import data from various sources into Power BI

  • Discuss how to transform and clean data for analysis

3. Basic Data Analysis in Power BI (15 minutes)

  • Explain how to build basic visualizations for analysis

  • Discuss how to create relationships between tables in Power BI

  • Cover how to apply data modeling techniques for efficient analysis

4. Creating Calculated Fields and Measures (15 minutes)

  • Cover how to generate custom calculations using DAX (data analysis expressions) in Power BI

  • Explain how to create measures to perform aggregations and calculations

5. Advanced Data Visualization Techniques (10 minutes)

  • Explore how to utilize advanced visualizations such as scatter plots, heat maps, and custom visuals

  • Explain how to enhance visualizations with interactive features and drill-through actions

6. Wrap-up and Next Steps (5 minutes)

  • Give a short review of the key takeaways from this course

  • Explain the importance of continued learning and practice

  • Initiate Q&A and course feedback