Get in Touch
 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Power BI: Fundamental Principles

  • Definition of Power BI and its operational capabilities
  • Distinction between Power BI Desktop and the Power BI Service
  • Comprehensive review of the report generation workflow

Core Components of the Power BI Ecosystem

  • Power BI Desktop, Service, and Mobile applications
  • Power Query data transformation and Power Pivot modeling
  • Functional roles of datasets, reports, and dashboards

Data Source Integration

  • Identification of supported data sources and connectors
  • Comparison of Import mode versus DirectQuery mode
  • Protocols for data refreshing and synchronization

Foundational Data Modeling Concepts

  • Establishment of relationships and key structures
  • Configuration of hierarchies and calculated columns
  • Creation of basic measures using Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)

Development of Elementary Visualizations

  • Construction of bar, line, pie, matrix, and table charts
  • Application of filters and slicers
  • Implementation of conditional formatting and drillthrough features

Power BI Dashboard Configuration

  • Pinning specific visuals to dashboard layouts
  • Management of tiles and layout configurations
  • Management of live dashboards and data refresh frequencies

Principles of Dashboard Design

  • Optimization of data-to-ink ratio and visual hierarchy
  • Strategic use of white space and alignment
  • Selection of appropriate visuals to convey intended messages

Interactive Panel Capabilities

  • Implementation of bookmarks and action buttons
  • Configuration of drilldowns and cross-filtering mechanisms
  • Utilization of tooltips and the Q&A visual component

Distribution and Publication of Dashboards

  • Publishing procedures to the Power BI Service
  • Management of workspaces and application deployment
  • Secure distribution of reports and dashboards

Panel Navigation and Functional Actions

  • Design strategies for page navigation
  • Integration of page-specific tooltips
  • Implementation of action-based user interactions

Power BI Report Architecture

  • Techniques for narrative data presentation
  • Design standards for readability and clarity
  • Incorporation of shapes, text elements, and imagery

Advanced Design Methodologies

  • Layering and grouping of visual elements
  • Implementation of dynamic titles and metrics
  • Configuration of drillthrough pages

Utilization of Themes and Templates

  • Creation and application of custom themes
  • Deployment of standard report templates
  • Maintenance of visual consistency across materials

Mobile Dashboard Design Requirements

  • Use of the mobile layout editor
  • Optimization for touch-based interaction
  • Validation of dashboard performance on mobile devices

User Experience and Accessibility Standards

  • Compliance with color contrast and screen reader requirements
  • Management of tab order and keyboard navigation
  • Adoption of best practices for accessible design

Summary and Procedural Next Steps

  • Review of principal concepts and terminology
  • Identification of supplementary Power BI resources
  • Evaluation of available certification pathways

Requirements

  • Proficiency with fundamental data concepts and structural frameworks
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and data manipulation techniques
  • Familiarity with basic statistical principles

Target Audience

  • Data analysts
  • Business intelligence specialists
  • Professionals responsible for reporting and dashboard design

Number of participants


Price per participant

Testimonials (2)

Upcoming Courses

Related Categories