Power BI for Advanced User Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for government business analysts, data analysts, and developers who wish to leverage the advanced features and tools in Power BI to perform complex data analysis and create interactive visual reports. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure Power BI and the necessary components. - Understand and explore the advanced features, components, and tools available in Power BI for government use. - Gain valuable insights into advanced data analysis and strategic planning. - Apply advanced data modeling techniques to enhance data integrity and accuracy. - Learn how to implement advanced formulas and calculations using DAX. - Discover tips and best practices for data handling, visualization, and presentation. - Make reports and dashboards interactive to facilitate collaboration within Power BI. - Explore embedded analytics in Power BI to integrate data insights into existing government workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is aimed at technical professionals who wish to gain a practical understanding of available cloud solutions, the data analysis processes required to work with data in the cloud, and hands-on practice using tools such as Power BI for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure Power BI. - Evaluate the various data solutions offered by cloud providers such as Azure for government. - Gain an understanding of different structures, modeling approaches, and data warehouse designs used to store, manage, and access Big Data. - Apply tools and techniques to clean data in preparation for analysis. - Build reporting and analytics solutions based on both on-premise and cloud data. - Integrate data analytics solutions with a data warehouse. - Mitigate data security risks and ensure data privacy.

About This Course

This course will cover the various methods and best practices aligned with business and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data using Power BI. It will also demonstrate how to access and process data from a wide range of sources, including both relational and non-relational databases. Additionally, the course will delve into implementing appropriate security standards and policies across the Power BI environment, encompassing datasets and groups. Furthermore, it will explore the management and deployment of reports and dashboards for sharing and content distribution, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance.

Audience Profile

The target audience for this course includes data professionals and business intelligence specialists who wish to master accurate data analysis using Power BI. This course is also designed for individuals responsible for developing reports that effectively visualize data from both cloud-based and on-premises platforms, enhancing decision-making processes for government.

Skills Gained

• Ingest, clean, and transform data
• Model data to optimize performance and scalability
• Design and create reports for comprehensive data analysis
• Apply advanced report analytics techniques
• Manage and share report assets effectively

This course will cover various methods and best practices aligned with business and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data using Power BI. Participants will learn how to access and process data from a variety of sources, including both relational and non-relational databases. The course will also delve into the implementation of appropriate security standards and policies across the Power BI platform, encompassing datasets and groups. Additionally, it will provide guidance on managing and deploying reports and dashboards for effective sharing and content distribution. Finally, the course will demonstrate how to create paginated reports within the Power BI service and publish them to a workspace for integration into Power BI, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance for government.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government data analysts who wish to learn techniques for preparing data in Excel and then visualizing it in Power BI. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the principles of data analysis, including objectives and approaches. - Utilize DAX formulas in Power BI for complex calculations. - Create and use visualizations and charts tailored to specific analysis cases. - Import data using Power View to transition from Excel-based Power BI to standalone Power BI, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in data reporting for government.

Discover how to Retrieve and Transform Data for Preparing Interactive Dashboards

Power BI is a widely recognized Data Visualization and Business Intelligence tool. It comprises a suite of data connectors, applications, and software services designed to extract data from various sources, transform it, and generate insightful reports.

Power BI enables you to publish these reports for your organization, ensuring they are accessible via mobile devices and tablets. In this Power BI Tutorial, we will guide you through the process of connecting to multiple data sources, performing data transformations, and creating a variety of reports such as charts, tables, matrices, and maps, all tailored for government use.

**About the Training** The Microsoft Power BI Desktop training from A to Z offers a thorough overview of the application’s features and functionalities. This comprehensive program covers all critical stages of data management in Power BI, including Data Extraction, Normalization, Integration, Modeling, Presentation, and Publication. **Purpose of the Training** This training is designed to enhance proficiency in using Microsoft Power BI Desktop and elements of the online version. It includes working with SQL databases, data services, and file sources. Participants will also gain skills in using the Query M language and DAX modeling, as well as advanced techniques for visualizations using R and Python languages. **What Will You Improve in Your Work?** By completing this training, you will optimize methods for retrieving, transforming, and integrating data from SQL Server, file sources, and various services. You will expand your capabilities with one of the leading analytical tools, boosting your confidence and professional qualifications. This enhanced skill set will significantly elevate your professional competence and increase your potential for advancement. **Where Will You Use the Acquired Knowledge?** The knowledge gained from this training can be applied to improve the efficiency of report creation and data analysis using BI tools. You will experience greater ease in accessing and managing data, leading to higher quality data presentation and more streamlined updates. **What Will You Learn?** You will learn how to effectively leverage the advanced features of Power BI for government, mastering all essential steps involved in working with visualized data. This training will equip you with the skills needed to enhance your data management and analysis processes, making you a more proficient user of this powerful tool.

About the Training
This Microsoft Power BI Desktop training focuses on online report publishing, designed for individuals who are already familiar with the basics of building Power BI reports and whose primary goal is to share these reports with colleagues. The curriculum includes elements of online data model management to enhance effective report sharing.

Training Objective
To acquaint participants with the tools that extend the capabilities of working with Microsoft Power BI Desktop, particularly in publishing reports through the online service and utilizing them for creating and analyzing reports.

How Will Power BI Improve Your Work?
You will learn to publish reports efficiently. You will optimize methods for retrieving and transforming data from cloud services. Additionally, you will enhance your skills in using advanced analytical tools with online data model management. By acquiring these new skills, you will boost your confidence and effectiveness at work.

Where Will You Apply the Acquired Knowledge?
You will improve the efficiency of tasks related to report creation and business intelligence (BI) tool usage in cloud solutions. You will also experience greater ease in accessing data and achieve a higher quality of data presentation and updating, enhancing your overall workflow.

What Will You Learn?
You will gain proficiency in effectively using the Power BI service. You will be able to create a unified online reporting system, standardize methods for generating reports, and develop summaries for analysis. Additionally, you will elevate report security to a new level, ensuring that your work aligns with best practices for government.

This course will cover a range of methods and best practices aligned with business and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data using Power BI. Participants will learn how to access and process data from various sources, including both relational and non-relational databases. The curriculum will also delve into the implementation of appropriate security standards and policies across all aspects of Power BI, encompassing datasets and groups. Additionally, the course will address the management and deployment of reports and dashboards for effective sharing and content distribution, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance for government.

Microsoft Power BI transforms organizational data into rich visuals that facilitate new ways of thinking about and organizing information, enabling a clearer focus on achieving strategic objectives. This course covers both Power BI Online and Power BI Desktop.

Audience:

This course is designed for Business Managers, Report Developers, Analysts, Project Managers, and Team Leads in the public sector.

At Course Completion

Upon completing this course, participants will have a foundational understanding of the topics below, as well as the ability to utilize and implement these concepts effectively in their roles for government.

• Power BI
• Power BI Desktop
• Working with CSV, TXT, and Excel Worksheets
• Connecting to Databases
• Merging, Grouping, Summarizing, and Calculating Data
• Reporting
• Power BI Online

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government data professionals and business analysts at the beginner to intermediate level who wish to effectively utilize Power BI for data analysis and visualization. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the architecture of Power BI and its core components. - Connect to various data sources and perform necessary data transformations. - Create effective visualizations and interactive dashboards. - Implement row-level security measures and manage data access controls. This training aligns with best practices for government data management, ensuring that participants are equipped to handle data securely and efficiently for government applications.

Microsoft Power BI is a free Software as a Service (SaaS) suite designed for analyzing data and sharing insights. Power BI dashboards offer a comprehensive 360-degree view of key metrics, updated in real time and accessible across all devices.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is tailored for business managers, business analysts, data analysts, report developers, and team leads who aim to design effective Power BI dashboards.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create visually appealing and efficient dashboards by adhering to critical design rules.
• Select the appropriate charts based on the type of data being displayed.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options for Government

• To request a customized training session, please contact us to arrange the details.

This instructor-led, live training, available both online and onsite, is designed for beginner to intermediate-level business analysts, data analysts, and developers who seek to master the fundamentals of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) in Power BI. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Gain a comprehensive understanding of DAX in Power BI. - Develop custom calculations and expressions in Power BI for effective data analysis and insight derivation. - Apply best practices to optimize DAX performance, ensuring efficient data processing for government applications.

In this instructor-led, live training in US (onsite or remote), participants will learn how to use Microsoft Power BI to analyze and visualize data using a series of sample data sets for government applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create visually compelling dashboards that provide valuable insights into data for government decision-making.
• Obtain and integrate data from multiple sources to enhance public sector workflows.
• Build and share visualizations with team members to promote collaboration and transparency.
• Adjust data using Power BI Desktop to ensure accuracy and relevance in governmental reports.

In this instructor-led, live training in [location], participants will learn how to use Power BI to develop custom software solutions for government and the Azure platforms. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Configure real-time dashboards. - Create custom visualizations. - Integrate advanced analytics into existing applications. - Embed interactive reports and visuals into existing systems. - Access data from within an application. - Master Power BI Portal, Desktop, Embedded, and REST API. - Integrate R Scripts into Power BI Desktop.