Course Outline
Introduction
- Overview of Power BI features and architecture for government
- Advanced tools and data analysis capabilities in Power BI for government
Getting Started
- Installing Power BI and other necessary components for government use
- Workflow for preparing reports and dashboards for government operations
- Overview of the user interface for efficient data management in government
Power Query – Importing the Data
- Types of connectors available for government data sources
- Query folding to optimize performance for government datasets
- Extracting data from various sources:
- Flat files for streamlined data ingestion
- Whole folders of data for comprehensive analysis
- Websites and web services for real-time data integration
- Working with unstructured files to enhance data usability
- Advanced techniques in Power Query:
- Merging and appending tables for consolidated views
- Pivoting and Un-Pivoting data for flexible reporting
- Automated columns from examples for efficient data transformation
- Working with inconsistent tables to ensure data integrity
- Tables decomposition for detailed analysis
- Best practices in analyzing text data for government reports
- Basics of M language for advanced data manipulation
Data Model – Why Do You Need One?
- Definition and importance of a data model for government operations
- Data model normalization to enhance data accuracy and efficiency
- Two main types of tables in a data model for government use
- Relationship cardinality:
- One-to-many relationships for hierarchical data structures
- One-to-one relationships for unique data associations
- Many-to-many relationships for complex data interactions
- Filter flow – the logic behind the data engine for government applications
- Creating hierarchies to organize and present data effectively
- Data modeling best practices for government reporting
DAX – The Best Tool to Make Your Data Useful
- Introduction to DAX and its significance in government data analysis
- Difference between measures and calculated columns, and when to use each for government reports
- Understanding filter context versus row context in DAX for accurate data calculations
- Creating a measure table for enhanced report functionality
- Variables in measures:
- How to create variables in DAX for dynamic calculations
- Benefits of using variables for efficient and readable code
- Handling errors and debugging with variables for robust data analysis
- Scalar functions:
- Basic aggregation functions for summarizing government data
- Iterator functions for complex calculations in DAX
- The SWITCH function for improved conditional logic over IF statements
- Using the COALESCE function to handle null values effectively
- Advanced CALCULATE use:
- Modifiers for flexible data manipulation in government reports
- REMOVEFILTERS and KEEPSFILTERS functions with practical examples
- Understanding patterns in DAX for consistent data analysis
- Table and filter functions:
- Common table functions for managing government datasets
- Differences and usage examples of VALUES and DISTINCT functions
- Incorporating SELECTEDVALUE to enhance report interactivity
- The ALLEXCEPT function for precise data filtering
- The ALLSELECTED function for dynamic data analysis
- Why SUMMARIZE is essential for generating insightful reports in government
- Different methods for generating new data to enrich government reports
- Table joins:
- CROSSJOIN tables for comprehensive data integration
- EXCEPT and INTERSECT functions with practical examples
- The UNION function for combining datasets efficiently
- Relationships functions:
- Differences between physical and virtual relationships in government data models
- Using RELATED and RELATEDTABLE functions for related data retrieval
- Applying USERELATIONSHIPS to specify active relationships dynamically
- Advanced concepts of time intelligence for government reporting
- Preparing fiscal and non-standard calendars for specialized government models
Advanced Visualization Techniques:
- Creating custom color palettes to enhance the visual appeal of government reports
- Building consistent themes for all government reports for uniformity
- Designing effective slicer panels for user-friendly data exploration in government dashboards
- Creating compelling graphs that accurately represent government data
- Distinguishing between good, bad, and misleading visualizations in government reporting
- A simple guide to making government reports visually appealing and informative
- Implementing interactive scenario analysis for user engagement in government reports
- Using forecast and trend lines to improve data recognition in government analytics
- Enabling drilling up and drilling down for detailed data exploration in government dashboards
- The importance of parameters for dynamic and flexible government reporting
- Utilizing bookmarks to enhance the interactive capabilities of government visualizations
Requirements
- An understanding of Power BI for government use
- Practical experience with Power BI in a governmental context
Testimonials (5)
The subject was taught in an engaging way, making me want to learn more.
kgotla Moncho - Martin Engineering Africa
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The coding and analysis, how the information come together in a report which will be useful for my work
Nokuthula Dhludhlu - National Transmission Company South Africa
Course - Analyzing Data with Power BI
The content was tough but that extra effort I had to put helped me remember and understand power BI better.
Melvin - TLI Group
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Discussing about our issues
Rr Dwi Putri Periska Sari - PT. Becton Dickinson Indonesia
Course - Power BI for Developers
What I liked the most was the coach's openness regarding the change in content as well as the approach that was previously prepared to accommodate our real needs