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Module 1: Discover Data Analysis for Government

In this module, you will explore the different roles in data and learn about the various tasks of a data analyst.

Lessons

  • Introduction

  • Overview of Data Analysis for Government

  • Roles in Data for Government

  • Tasks of a Data Analyst for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Understand the roles in data for government.
  • Identify the tasks of a data analyst for government.

Module 2: Get Started Building with Power BI for Government

This module introduces you to Power BI, including its building blocks and how they work together. It also prepares you for the Exam PL-100: Microsoft Power Platform App Maker.

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Understand how Power BI services and applications work together for government.
  • Explore how Power BI can enhance the efficiency of government operations.
  • Create compelling visuals and reports for government use.

Lessons

  • Introduction

  • Use Power BI for Government

  • Building Blocks of Power BI for Government

  • Tour and Use the Power BI Service for Government

  • Knowledge Check

  • Summary

Module 3: Get Data in Power BI for Government

In this module, you will learn how to retrieve data from various sources, including Microsoft Excel, relational databases, and NoSQL data stores. You will also learn techniques to improve performance while retrieving data.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Identify and connect to a data source for government.
  • Retrieve data from a relational database, such as Microsoft SQL Server, for government.
  • Retrieve data from a file, like Microsoft Excel, for government.
  • Retrieve data from applications for government.
  • Retrieve data from Azure Analysis Services for government.
  • Select an appropriate storage mode for government.
  • Address performance issues for government.
  • Resolve data import errors for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction

  • Retrieve Data from Files for Government

  • Retrieve Data from Relational Data Sources for Government

  • Create Dynamic Reports with Parameters for Government

  • Retrieve Data from a NoSQL Database for Government

  • Retrieve Data from Online Services for Government

  • Select a Storage Mode for Government

  • Retrieve Data from Azure Analysis Services for Government

  • Address Performance Issues for Government

  • Resolve Data Import Errors for Government

  • Exercise - Prepare Data in Power BI Desktop for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Module 4: Clean, Transform, and Load Data in Power BI for Government

This module teaches you how to simplify complex models, change data types, rename objects, and pivot data. You will also learn how to profile columns to identify valuable data for deeper analytics.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Resolve inconsistencies, unexpected or null values, and data quality issues for government.
  • Apply user-friendly value replacements for government.
  • Profile data to gain insights into specific columns before using them for government.
  • Evaluate and transform column data types for government.
  • Apply data shape transformations to table structures for government.
  • Combine queries for government.
  • Apply user-friendly naming conventions to columns and queries for government.
  • Edit M code in the Advanced Editor for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction

  • Shape Initial Data for Government

  • Simplify Data Structure for Government

  • Evaluate and Change Column Data Types for Government

  • Combine Multiple Tables into a Single Table for Government

  • Profile Data in Power BI for Government

  • Use Advanced Editor to Modify M Code for Government

  • Exercise - Load Data in Power BI Desktop for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Module 5: Design a Data Model in Power BI for Government

The process of creating a complex data model in Power BI is straightforward. If your data comes from multiple transactional systems, you can end up with numerous tables to manage. Building an effective data model involves simplifying this complexity. This module covers the terminology and implementation of star schemas, the importance of choosing the correct data granularity for performance and usability, and techniques to improve performance in Power BI data models.

Learning Objectives

In this module, you will:

  • Create common date tables for government.
  • Configure many-to-many relationships for government.
  • Resolve circular relationships for government.
  • Design star schemas for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction

  • Work with Tables for Government

  • Create a Date Table for Government

  • Work with Dimensions for Government

  • Define Data Granularity for Government

  • Work with Relationships and Cardinality for Government

  • Resolve Modeling Challenges for Government

  • Exercise - Model Data in Power BI Desktop for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Module 6: Add Measures to Power BI Desktop Models for Government

In this module, you will learn how to work with implicit and explicit measures. You will start by creating simple measures that summarize a single column or table, then move on to more complex measures based on other measures in the model. You will also explore the similarities and differences between calculated columns and measures.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Determine when to use implicit and explicit measures for government.
  • Create simple measures for government.
  • Create compound measures for government.
  • Create quick measures for government.
  • Describe the similarities of and differences between calculated columns and measures for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction

  • Create Simple Measures for Government

  • Create Compound Measures for Government

  • Create Quick Measures for Government

  • Compare Calculated Columns with Measures for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Exercise - Create DAX Calculations in Power BI Desktop for Government

  • Summary

Module 7: Add Calculated Tables and Columns to Power BI Desktop Models for Government

By the end of this module, you will be able to add calculated tables and columns to your data model. You will also understand row context, which is used to evaluate calculated column formulas, and when it is best to create calculated columns instead of using Power Query custom columns.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Create calculated tables for government.
  • Create calculated columns for government.
  • Identify row context for government.
  • Determine when to use a calculated column in place of a Power Query custom column for government.
  • Add a date table to your model using DAX calculations for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction

  • Create Calculated Columns for Government

  • Learn About Row Context for Government

  • Choose a Technique to Add a Column for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Module 8: Use DAX Time Intelligence Functions in Power BI Desktop Models for Government

By the end of this module, you will understand the concept of time intelligence and how to add time intelligence DAX calculations to your model.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Define time intelligence for government.
  • Use common DAX time intelligence functions for government.
  • Create useful intelligence calculations for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction

  • Use DAX Time Intelligence Functions for Government

  • Additional Time Intelligence Calculations for Government

  • Exercise - Create Advanced DAX Calculations in Power BI Desktop for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Module 9: Optimize a Model for Performance in Power BI for Government

Performance optimization, also known as performance tuning, involves making changes to the current state of the data model so that it runs more efficiently. When your data model is optimized, it performs better.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Review the performance of measures, relationships, and visuals for government.
  • Use variables to improve performance and troubleshooting for government.
  • Improve performance by reducing cardinality levels for government.
  • Optimize DirectQuery models with table-level storage for government.
  • Create and manage aggregations for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction to Performance Optimization for Government

  • Review Performance of Measures, Relationships, and Visuals for Government

  • Use Variables to Improve Performance and Troubleshooting for Government

  • Reduce Cardinality for Government

  • Optimize DirectQuery Models with Table-Level Storage for Government

  • Create and Manage Aggregations for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Module 10: Design Power BI Reports for Government

Power BI includes over 30 core visuals, which can make it challenging for beginners to select the correct visual. This module will guide you through choosing the most appropriate visual type to meet your design and report layout requirements.

Learning Objectives

In this module, you will:

  • Understand the structure of a Power BI report for government.
  • Learn about report objects for government.
  • Select the appropriate visual type to use for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction

  • Design the Analytical Report Layout for Government

  • Design Visually Appealing Reports for Government

  • Report Objects for Government

  • Select Report Visuals for Government

  • Select Report Visuals to Suit the Report Layout for Government

  • Format and Configure Visualizations for Government

  • Work with Key Performance Indicators for Government

  • Exercise - Design a Report in Power BI Desktop for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Module 11: Configure Power BI Report Filters for Government

Report filtering is a complex topic because many techniques are available for filtering a Microsoft Power BI report. However, with complexity comes control, allowing you to design reports that meet specific requirements and expectations. Some filtering techniques apply at design time, while others are relevant at report consumption time (in reading view). The key is ensuring your report design allows users to intuitively narrow down to the data points of interest.

Learning Objectives

In this module, you will:

  • Design reports for filtering for government.
  • Design reports with slicers for government.
  • Design reports using advanced filtering techniques for government.
  • Apply consumption-time filtering for government.
  • Select appropriate report filtering techniques for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction to Designing Reports for Filtering for Government

  • Apply Filters to the Report Structure for Government

  • Apply Filters with Slicers for Government

  • Design Reports with Advanced Filtering Techniques for Government

  • Consumption-Time Filtering for Government

  • Select Report Filter Techniques for Government

  • Case Study - Configure Report Filters Based on Feedback for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Module 12: Enhance Power BI Report Designs for the User Experience in Government

The features and capabilities covered in this module will help you refine your reports to make them more user-friendly.

Learning Objectives

In this module, you will:

  • Design reports to show details for government.
  • Design reports to highlight values for government.
  • Design reports that behave like apps for government.
  • Work with bookmarks for government.
  • Design reports for navigation for government.
  • Work with visual headers for government.
  • Design reports with built-in assistance for government.
  • Use specialized visuals for government.

Lessons

  • Design Reports to Show Details for Government

  • Design Reports to Highlight Values for Government

  • Design Reports That Behave Like Apps for Government

  • Work with Bookmarks for Government

  • Design Reports for Navigation for Government

  • Work with Visual Headers for Government

  • Design Reports with Built-In Assistance for Government

  • Tune Report Performance for Government

  • Optimize Reports for Mobile Use for Government

  • Exercise - Enhance Power BI Reports for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Module 13: Perform Analytics in Power BI for Government

You will learn how to use Power BI to perform data analytical functions, identify outliers, group and bin data for analysis, conduct time series analysis, and work with advanced analytic features such as Quick Insights, AI Insights, and the Analyze feature.

Learning Objectives

In this module, you will:

  • Explore statistical summaries for government.
  • Identify outliers using Power BI visuals for government.
  • Group and bin data for analysis for government.
  • Apply clustering techniques for government.
  • Conduct time series analysis for government.
  • Use the Analyze feature for government.
  • Use advanced analytics custom visuals for government.
  • Review Quick Insights for government.
  • Apply AI Insights for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction to Analytics for Government

  • Explore Statistical Summaries for Government

  • Identify Outliers with Power BI Visuals for Government

  • Group and Bin Data for Analysis for Government

  • Apply Clustering Techniques for Government

  • Conduct Time Series Analysis for Government

  • Use the Analyze Feature for Government

  • Create What-If Parameters for Government

  • Use Specialized Visuals for Government

  • Exercise - Perform Advanced Analytics with AI Visuals for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Module 14: Create and Manage Workspaces in Power BI for Government

This module teaches you how to navigate the Power BI service, create and manage workspaces and related items, and distribute reports to users.

Learning Objectives

In this module, you will:

  • Create and manage Power BI workspaces and items for government.
  • Distribute a report or dashboard for government.
  • Monitor usage and performance for government.
  • Recommend a development lifecycle strategy for government.
  • Troubleshoot data by viewing its lineage for government.
  • Configure data protection for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction

  • Distribute a Report or Dashboard for Government

  • Monitor Usage and Performance for Government

  • Recommend a Development Lifecycle Strategy for Government

  • Troubleshoot Data by Viewing Its Lineage for Government

  • Configure Data Protection for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Module 15: Manage Datasets in Power BI for Government

With Microsoft Power BI, you can use a single dataset to build multiple reports. This module also covers reducing administrative overhead with scheduled dataset refreshes and resolving connectivity errors.

Learning Objectives

In this module, you will:

  • Use a Power BI gateway to connect to on-premises data sources for government.
  • Configure a scheduled refresh for a dataset for government.
  • Configure incremental refresh settings for government.
  • Manage and promote datasets for government.
  • Troubleshoot service connectivity for government.
  • Boost performance with query caching (Premium) for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction

  • Use a Power BI Gateway to Connect to On-Premises Data Sources for Government

  • Configure a Dataset Scheduled Refresh for Government

  • Configure Incremental Refresh Settings for Government

  • Manage and Promote Datasets for Government

  • Troubleshoot Service Connectivity for Government

  • Boost Performance with Query Caching (Premium) for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Module 16: Create Dashboards in Power BI for Government

Microsoft Power BI dashboards are distinct from Power BI reports. They allow report consumers to create a single, personalized artifact of directed data. Dashboards can be composed of pinned visuals taken from different reports, while a Power BI report uses data from a single dataset.

Learning Objectives

In this module, you will:

  • Set a mobile view for government.
  • Add a theme to the visuals in your dashboard for government.
  • Configure data classification for government.
  • Add real-time dataset visuals to your dashboards for government.
  • Pin a live report page to a dashboard for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction to Dashboards for Government

  • Configure Data Alerts for Government

  • Explore Data by Asking Questions for Government

  • Review Quick Insights for Government

  • Add a Dashboard Theme for Government

  • Pin a Live Report Page to a Dashboard for Government

  • Configure a Real-Time Dashboard for Government

  • Configure Data Classification for Government

  • Set Mobile View for Government

  • Exercise - Create a Power BI Dashboard for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Module 17: Implement Row-Level Security in Power BI for Government

Row-level security (RLS) allows you to create a single or set of reports that target data for specific users. In this module, you will learn how to implement RLS using either a static or dynamic method and how Microsoft Power BI simplifies testing RLS in Power BI Desktop and the Power BI service.

Learning Objectives

In this module, you will:

  • Configure row-level security using a static method for government.
  • Configure row-level security using a dynamic method for government.

Lessons

  • Introduction

  • Configure Row-Level Security with the Static Method for Government

  • Configure Row-Level Security with the Dynamic Method for Government

  • Exercise - Enforce Row-Level Security in Power BI for Government

  • Check Your Knowledge

  • Summary

Requirements

Successful Data Analysts for government begin their roles with experience in managing data within cloud environments.

Specifically:

  • An understanding of fundamental data concepts.

  • Proficiency in handling relational data in the cloud.

  • Proficiency in managing non-relational data in the cloud.

  • Familiarity with data analysis and visualization principles.

To acquire these prerequisites and a deeper understanding of working with data in Azure, individuals are encouraged to complete the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals course before enrolling in this program.

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