Course Outline
Introduction
Power BI Architecture
Data Sources
- On-premises and cloud-based data sources
- Data transformations using M language
- Directquery connections to supported sources (SQL Server, OLAP)
Modeling
Table relationships (single-directional and bidirectional filtering)
- DAX – Syntax fundamentals and best practices for government applications
- DAX Overview
- Commonly used functions and calculation contexts
- Managing time intelligence (fiscal periods, period comparisons, year-to-date totals)
- Hierarchies involving parent-child relationships
- Filtering functions
- DAX code templates
Visualizations
- Interactive data exploration
- Selection of appropriate visualization types
- Application of filters, grouping, and exclusions
- Map-based visualizations
- Enhanced visuals (custom visuals)
Data Access Management – Row-Level Security
Collaboration and Mobile Access in Power BI
- Dashboards and reports for government decision-making
- Q&A feature capabilities
- Workspaces and mobile application functionality
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of core data principles
- Proficiency in Excel or comparable analytical software
- Background in business or operational analysis
Audience
- Business analysts
- Data professionals
- Personnel seeking to apply data visualization for decision-making purposes for government
Testimonials (7)
Experience of the teacher, never surprised by any question.
Michal - Urzad Komisji Nadzoru Finansowego
Course - Power BI
I think the tool is usefull and the knowledge of the trainer was amazing.
Filip - Urzad Komisji Nadzoru Finansowego
Course - Power BI
Open to listen and respond to topics even if it is not in the training scope.
Julio Cesar - NabuMinds OU
Course - Power BI
It was not in form of a 'dry information' shown in the presentation, but plenty of excersises.
Marina - NabuMinds OU
Course - Power BI
Very engaging, all questions always attended to, good idea to practice after each portion of theory so you don't forget anything
Jekaterina - NabuMinds OU
Course - Power BI
Depth and knowledge was good and the trainer was able to answer all questions and explain clearly why those answers were given.
Dino - Hastings Direct
Course - Power BI
- The experience of the trainer - availability of the online server/pc with power bi installed on it - very structured the training material - the attitude of trainer - great tone and pace of the voice