Course Outline. Microsoft Power BI Interactive Data Visualizations Course : 2 days Instructor Led

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1 Microsoft Power BI Interactive Data Visualizations Course : 2 days Instructor Led ABOUT THE COURSE Microsoft Power BI transforms your company data into rich visuals that facilitate new ways of thinking about and organizing your data, so that you can focus on what is important to achieving your goals. This course covers both Power BI On Line and Power BI desktop. AUDIENCE This course is intended for Business Managers, Report Developers, Analysts, Project Managers and Team Leads. AT COURSE COMPLETION Upon completing this course, students will have a basic understanding of the topics below, as well as an ability to utilize and implement the concepts learned. 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 COURSE OUTLINE MODULE 1: COURSE OVERVIEW This module explains how the class will be structured and introduces course materials and additional administrative information.

2 Introduction Course Materials Facilities Prerequisites What We'll Be Discussing Lab 1: COURSE OVERVIEW None Successfully log into their virtual machine. Have a full understanding of what the course intends to cover. MODULE 2: POWER BI In this module, we will explain what Power BI provides, examine the products available and what they bring to the table, and cover how Power BI updates are provided. What is Power BI? Examining Power BI Suite of Products Identifying Differences Between Products Understanding Power BI Updates Lab 1: POWER BI None Understand Power BI. Understand the differences between products. Understand Power BI updates.

3 MODULE 3: POWER BI DESKTOP In this module, we will examine the steps necessary to install Power BI Desktop, explore the interface, discuss the available file types, and data sources, and discuss how to configure data refresh settings. We will also cover the available data types and discuss best practices in utilizing them. Installing Power BI Desktop Exploring the Power BI Desktop Interface Utilizing File Types; PBIX vs PBIT Examining Data Sources Discussing Data Refresh Understanding Data Types Lab 1: POWER BI DESKTOP Introduction to Power BI Understand and utilize installing Power BI Desktop. Understand and utilize PBIX and PBIT file types. Understand data sources, data refresh, and data types. MODULE 4: WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS In this module, we will examine importing data, transforming data, loading data, and manipulating data using CSV, TXT, and Excel Worksheets. Power BI handles these files types with ease. Importing Data Transforming Data Loading Data Appending Operations Working with Folders and Files Using Pivot Tables Lab 1: WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data

4 Appending Operations Working with Folders and Files Using Pivot Tables Understand and utilize importing, transforming, and loading data. Understand and utilize appending operations. Understand and utilize working with folders and files. Understand and utilize using Pivot Tables. MODULE 5: CONNECTING TO DATABASES In this module, we will explore the process of connecting to databases and also examine relationships. Working with Relational Data Understanding Relationships Importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional and Tabular Lab 1: CONNECTING TO DATABASES Importing From SQL Server and Examining Relationships Importing From SSAS Multidimensional Understand and utilize importing from SQL Server and examining relationships. Understand relationships. Understand and utilize importing from SSAS Multidimensional. MODULE 6: MERGING, GROUPING, SUMMARIZING, AND CALCULATING DATA In this module, we will discuss why merges have been difficult in the past, examine how much easier they are to utilize today, and explore grouping, summarizing and calculating options. Understanding the Issues with Merges Performing Merges Grouping Options

5 Summarizing Calculating Lab 1: MERGING, GROUPING, SUMMARIZING, AND CALCULATING DATA Performing Merges Grouping and Summarizing Calculating Understand and utilize performing merges. Understand and utilize grouping and summarizing. Understand and utilize calculating. MODULE 7: REPORTING In this module, we will create a report and examine the visualization options. Creating Reports Utilizing the Matrix Visualization Utilizing the Map Visualization Utilizing the Card Visualization Utilizing the Chart Visualization Utilizing Slicers Publishing to Power BI Online Lab 1: REPORTING Creating Reports Utilizing the Matrix Visualization Utilizing the Map Visualization Utilizing the Card Visualization Utilizing the Chart Visualization Utilizing Slicers Publishing to Power BI Online Understand and utilize creating reports. Understand and utilize the matrix visualization. Understand and utilize the map visualization.

6 Understand and utilize the card visualization. Understand and utilize the chart visualization. Understand and utilize slicers. Understand and utilize publishing to Power BI Online. MODULE 8: POWER BI ONLINE In this module, we will explore what Power BI Online is and examine the features available, then discuss mobile options. Introduction to Power BI Online Importing Data Creating Reports Configuring Dashboards Sharing Reports and Dashboards Exploring Power BI Mobile Lab 1: POWER BI ONLINE Exploring the Power BI Online Interface Importing Excel (.xlsx or.xlsm), Comma Separated Value (.csv), and Power BI Desktop (.pbix) Files Creating a Report Adding Filters to a Report Adding KPIs to a Report Creating a Dashboard Pinning Tiles Understand and utilize exploring the Power BI Online interface. Understand and utilize importing data. Understand and utilize creating reports. Understand and utilize adding filters to a report. Understand and utilize adding KPI s to a report. Understand and utilize creating a dashboard. Understand and utilize pinning tiles.

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