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Course Outline

Module 1: Foundational Concepts

  • Overview of course structure and subject matter
  • Access to essential project resources
  • Overview of the capstone project
  • Key administrative details and policies

Module 2: Microsoft Power BI Overview

  • Overview of Power BI Desktop architecture and components
  • Download, installation, and configuration of Power BI Desktop
  • Critical configuration settings and options
  • Utilization of Power BI Service and mobile applications

Module 3: Data Connection and Modeling in Power BI Desktop

  • Available data connector types within Power BI Desktop
  • Overview of the Query Editor (Power Query)
  • Data import procedures for Excel and CSV formats
  • Fundamental table transformation techniques in Power BI Desktop
  • Manipulation of TEXT data types
  • Manipulation of NUMERIC data types
  • Manipulation of DATE and TIME data types
  • Creation of conditional and index columns
  • Data grouping and aggregation methods
  • Pivot and unpivot operations in Power BI
  • Data merging via Power Query
  • Data appending via Power Query
  • Integration of folder-based data sources
  • Data source modification and refresh capabilities

Module 4: Establishing Table Relationships and Data Models in Power BI Desktop

  • Definition and purpose of a Data Model
  • Construction of DATE and DIMENSION tables
  • Establishment of table relationships
  • Management and modification of table relationships
  • Understanding relationship cardinality and filter flow
  • Integration of multiple DATA tables

Module 5: Data Analysis via DAX Calculations in Power BI

  • Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and syntax
  • Implementation of Calculated Columns in DAX
  • Implementation of Measures in DAX
  • Understanding the filter context of Measures
  • Categorization of DAX functions
  • Application of Date and Time functions

Module 6: Data Visualization in Power BI

  • Introduction to Report View
  • Insertion and configuration of visual elements
  • Options for visual formatting
  • Data filtering mechanisms
  • Exploratory analysis using Matrix visuals
  • Data filtering utilizing Slicers
  • Presentation of key metrics using Card and KPI visuals
  • Configuration of interactions between reports

Module 7: Power BI Service and Microsoft Teams Integration

  • Publishing reports from Power BI Desktop to Power BI Service for government use
  • Construction of Dashboards from published reports
  • Collaboration options with team members via Microsoft Teams
  • Sharing and collaborative workflows in Power BI Service
  • Data export capabilities: Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF formats

Requirements

Power BI Desktop (64-bit) Module 7 requires a Power BI Service or Power BI Pro license to facilitate access and functionality specific to government operational requirements.

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