Course Outline
Power BI – Basic Concepts
- What is Power BI and its capabilities?
- Comparison between Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
- Overview of the report-building process
Overview of Power BI Components
- Power BI Desktop, Service, and Mobile applications
- Power Query and Power Pivot functionalities
- Understanding datasets, reports, and dashboards
Connecting to Data Sources
- Supported data sources and connectors for government use
- Import vs DirectQuery methods
- Refreshing and updating data in a timely manner
Basic Data Modeling Concepts
- Establishing relationships and keys
- Creating hierarchies and calculated columns
- Developing simple measures using DAX
Creating Simple Visualizations
- Bar, line, pie, matrix, and table visualizations
- Implementing filtering and slicers
- Applying conditional formatting and drillthrough features
Power BI Dashboards
- Pinning visuals to dashboards for government insights
- Managing tiles and layout options
- Configuring live dashboards and refresh intervals
Dashboard Design Principles
- Data-to-ink ratio and visual hierarchy in dashboard design
- Effective use of white space and alignment for clarity
- Selecting the appropriate visual to convey messages clearly
Interactive Panel Functions
- Utilizing bookmarks and buttons for enhanced interaction
- Implementing drilldowns and cross-filtering capabilities
- Enhancing user experience with tooltips and Q&A visuals
Sharing and Publishing Dashboards
- Publishing dashboards to the Power BI Service for government use
- Managing workspaces and creating apps
- Securely sharing reports and dashboards with authorized users
Panel Navigation and Actions
- Designing intuitive page navigation
- Utilizing page tooltips for additional context
- Implementing action-based interactions for user engagement
Power BI Report Design
- Storytelling with data in reports
- Ensuring readability and clarity in report design
- Incorporating shapes, text, and images for visual appeal
Advanced Design Techniques
- Layering and grouping visuals for complex reports
- Using dynamic titles and metrics to enhance data presentation
- Setting up drillthrough pages for detailed analysis
Using Themes and Templates
- Creating and applying custom themes for consistency
- Utilizing report templates to streamline design
- Maintaining visual consistency across reports
Mobile Dashboard Design Considerations
- Using the mobile layout editor for optimized viewing
- Enhancing touch interactions on mobile devices
- Testing dashboards to ensure compatibility with mobile devices
User Experience and Accessibility
- Ensuring color contrast and screen reader compatibility for accessibility
- Managing tab order and keyboard navigation for ease of use
- Following best practices for creating accessible designs
Summary and Next Steps
- Recap of key concepts covered in the training
- Additional Power BI resources for further learning
- Exploring certification options to enhance skills
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of data concepts and structures
- Practical experience with Microsoft Excel and data manipulation techniques
- Knowledge of basic statistical principles
Audience for Government
- Data analysts
- Business intelligence specialists
- Professionals responsible for reporting and dashboard design in public sector organizations
Testimonials (5)
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
Course - Power BI DAX Fundamentals
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
Ernesto Sitoe Junior - Electricidade de Mocambique
Course - Advanced Power BI
The second day as Power Bi is a really friendly tool, and clearly Costas knows it very well, it was really good to learn about that tool. Unfortunately we have to see Power pivot in excel first which is really not user friendly but definitely a must see first in order to understand how Power Bi works, and it makes Power Bi look super cool :)