
Why you must do these courses? Because of Power BI's position as a world leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and its seamless integration with other Microsoft products. I invite you to join the exciting journey of the course and explore the rich content it offers.
In this informative lecture on Business Intelligence (BI) you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles, benefits, and components of BI. By the end of this lecture, you will be equipped with the knowledge to:
Define and explain the concept of Business Intelligence (BI) and its significance in driving informed business decisions.
Understand the key benefits of implementing BI, including data-driven decision-making, improved efficiency and productivity, enhanced business performance, competitive advantage, and increased revenue and cost savings.
Recognize the various stages of the Business Intelligence lifecycle, including data collection, integration and cleansing, storage and warehousing, data analysis, visualization and reporting, decision-making, and action.
Identify the essential components of a Business Intelligence system, such as data sources, integration tools, data warehouses or data marts, BI tools, dashboards and reports, analytical models and algorithms, metadata management, security and access control, and collaboration and sharing features.
Comprehend the role of data visualization and reporting in BI, and how it aids in presenting complex data in an easily understandable format.
Develop a foundational understanding of the components and capabilities of Power BI, a leading BI tool, including its data visualization, reporting, and analytics features.
Gain insights into the potential applications of BI in various industries and sectors, and understand its transformative impact on organizational decision-making processes.
By the end of this lecture, you will have a solid grasp of the fundamental concepts of Business Intelligence and be well-prepared to embark on your journey toward leveraging data to drive informed decision-making and achieve business success.
In this lecture, learners will delve into the world of Power BI, a powerful business analytics tool developed by Microsoft. The lecture begins with an overview of Power BI, highlighting its capabilities in visualizing and analyzing data from various sources. Learners will discover the benefits of Power BI, including its wide range of data connectivity options, robust data preparation and modeling tools, interactive visualization capabilities, real-time monitoring features, collaboration and sharing capabilities, mobile accessibility, and seamless integration with other Microsoft products. The lecture also explores the different types of Power BI reports, such as interactive reports, paginated reports, analytical dashboards, mobile reports, embedded reports, and ad hoc reports. By the end of the lecture, learners will understand the definition of Power BI, its key benefits, and the various types of reports available, setting the stage for further exploration and hands-on practice with Power BI in the course.
In this lecture, we will guide you through the process of downloading and installing the appropriate version of Power BI. By the end of the lecture, learners will have successfully downloaded and installed Power BI on their devices. Through this hands-on experience, learners will gain the following knowledge and skills:
This video lecture introduces the user interface of Power BI Desktop. It covers the basic tabs and options available in the menu bar, as well as the three pins that are available by default on the right side of the screen. The video also discusses how to configure the user interface settings and how to add multiple pages to a report.
There are a number of different tabs and options available in the menu bar, which give users a wide range of control over the way that their reports are created.
Explore the concept of data modeling in Power BI and its importance in creating meaningful relationships between tables.
Understand the different data sources that can be connected to Power BI for data analysis and visualization.
Understanding database tables and relationship concepts. Gain a solid understanding of database tables and the concepts of relationships, including one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many.
Learn about the specific data sources that will be used throughout this course for hands-on practice.
Delve into the ETL processes in Power BI, which involve extracting, transforming, and loading data from various sources.
Get an overview of Power Query, a powerful data transformation tool in Power BI, and explore its capabilities.
Learn how to use Power Query to transform and clean data, preparing it for analysis and visualization.
Discover techniques for cleaning and shaping data in Power BI to ensure accuracy and optimize analysis.
Get acquainted with Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), the formula language used in Power BI for creating calculated columns and measures.
Learn how to leverage DAX functions and expressions to perform advanced calculations and analysis in Power BI.
In this lecture, you will learn the following key concepts and skills:
Creating Static Tables: Students will learn how to create static tables in Power BI, a fundamental skill for data analysis and reporting.
Defining Columns: You will learn how to define columns in a static table, including specifying data types like strings and integers.
Data Entry: You will discover how to enter data into the static table, allowing them to customize it according to their specific needs.
Sorting Data: The lecture will cover sorting options, enabling students to arrange data in a logical order for analysis or presentation.
By the end of this lecture, you will have acquired essential skills to create and utilize static tables for data analysis and reporting tasks, making them more proficient in the fields of data analytics and business intelligence.
Creating Date Dimension/calendar Table using DAX Explore the process of creating a date dimension or calendar table using DAX to enhance time-based analysis.
Gain an introduction to visuals in Power BI and understand their role in presenting data effectively.
Learn how to work with visuals in Power BI, including selecting, formatting, and customizing various types of visualizations.
Discover the art of storytelling with data through a practical example showcasing a bar chart race visualization of world population over time.
Explore different ways to obtain visuals for specific business needs, including importing custom visuals and leveraging the Power BI marketplace.
Learn how to publish your reports to the Power BI Service and create multiple versions of your reports for different audiences.
Creating Reports with Multiple Tables in Data Source Understand how to create reports in Power BI that leverage multiple tables from a data source.
Learn about the star schema data model and how to implement it in Power BI for efficient data modeling and analysis.
Explore the concept of snowflake dimensions and their role in expanding data modeling capabilities in Power BI.
In this lecture, we dive into the essential skill of connecting and relating multiple tables in Power BI. Discover how to establish relationships between different tables within your data model, enabling you to unlock deeper insights and create comprehensive reports. We'll explore various methods for establishing relationships, including manual relationships and auto-detection. Learn how to leverage relationships to perform cross-table analysis, slice and dice data, and create interactive visualizations that seamlessly integrate information from multiple tables. Join us to master the art of connecting and relating tables in Power BI and take your data analysis to the next level.
In this lecture, we explore the power of real-time data analysis in Power BI. We'll learn how to create a streaming dataset, enabling us to visualize and analyze data as it arrives. We'll focus on integrating Microsoft Forms data into our dataset using Power Automate, allowing us to capture and analyze responses in real time. Join us to uncover the potential of streaming datasets and discover how to leverage them for dynamic insights in your Power BI reports and dashboards.
Learn about the power and benefits of Dataflow in Power BI, and how it can revolutionize your data preparation and modeling process.
Discover how to extract data from various sources using Dataflow in Power BI, enabling you to streamline your data acquisition process.
Explore the process of creating dynamic reports in Power BI Desktop using Dataflow, empowering you to unlock valuable insights from your data.
Get introduced to the Power BI Service and its features for publishing, sharing, and collaborating on reports and dashboards.
Learn how to publish your Power BI reports from Power BI Desktop to the Power BI Service for sharing and collaboration.
Explore the mobile layout capabilities of Power BI Online and understand how to create mobile-friendly reports and dashboards.
Discover how to create impactful dashboards in Power BI that provide a consolidated view of key metrics and data visualizations.
This chapter focuses on the process of creating and publishing apps in Power BI. It covers the steps to publish an app using the built-in wizard, which simplifies the packaging and distribution of Power BI reports. Learners will understand how to add users and specify permissions for accessing the app. The chapter also highlights the importance of republishing the app after making changes to ensure that users have access to the updated content. By following the provided instructions, learners will gain the necessary knowledge to create, share, and manage Power BI apps effectively, allowing for seamless collaboration and sharing of reports within their organization.
Explore the Power BI On-Premises Gateway and understand its role in connecting on-premises data sources to the Power BI Service.
Get started by creating a free MySQL database online. In this lecture, you'll set up a cloud-based database that will serve as the foundation for your project performance evaluation report. This quick and easy process gets you ready for hands-on Power BI integration.
Learn how to restore a sample database into your cloud MySQL instance. This pre-configured database contains project performance data that we’ll use to create insightful reports and dashboards in Power BI.
Downlaod Sample Data, and restore it to the online database, this is free resouce avaiable online
Follow step-by-step instructions to connect Power BI to your cloud-hosted MySQL database. Learn how to establish a live connection that ensures real-time updates and seamless data integration for your project performance reports.
Discover how to clean, shape, and prepare data in Power BI for creating meaningful reports. Before jumping into creating the report, know your dataset.
In this detailed 81-minute tutorial, learn to design a complete Project Performance Dashboard in Power BI. You’ll cover every aspect, including:
Transforming data from the cloud database.
Designing interactive visuals and layouts.
Using bookmarks, charts, filters, and DAX calculations.
Implementing Row-Level Security (RLS) for secure sharing.
Publishing your report to Power BI Service.
Configuring refresh intervals for real-time updates.
By the end of this lecture, you’ll have a stunning, professional report that evaluates project performance and demonstrates the full power of Power BI.
Learn about row-level security (RLS) in Power BI and how to implement it to restrict data access based on user roles.
Discover essential best practices to consider when starting your first Power BI project, ensuring a successful implementation.
Explore different scenarios where Power BI can be applied effectively to gain insights and drive data-based decision-making.
Become a confident Power BI developer by mastering data modeling, ETL, visualization, and deployment using Microsoft Power BI. This hands-on course is built for aspiring data analysts, BI developers, and professionals seeking to deliver impactful business insights through interactive dashboards and reports.
Whether you're new to Power BI or looking to sharpen your skills for advanced projects and job interviews, this course will guide you through real-world workflows—from raw data to published dashboards using Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, DAX, Power Query, Dataflows, Streaming datasets, and Row-Level Security (RLS).
What You’ll Learn
Power BI Fundamentals & Setup
Install and explore Power BI Desktop
Understand the Power BI interface and layout
Learn business intelligence concepts and use cases
Data Preparation and Modeling
Connect to Excel, CSV, SQL, and cloud databases
Create star and snowflake schemas
Build calendar/date tables using DAX
Use relationships and normalization effectively
Power Query: ETL Like a Pro
Clean and transform messy data
Combine, pivot, and merge datasets
Automate repetitive data prep tasks
DAX for Analysis and Calculations
Master core DAX functions for KPIs and metrics
Use CALCULATE, FILTER, TIMEINTELLIGENCE, and more
Create dynamic columns and measures for interactive reports
Visualizations and Reports
Create compelling dashboards with visuals for any business case
Apply storytelling techniques and custom themes
Use slicers, bookmarks, drill-throughs, and report versions
Real-Time Data and Streaming Dashboards
Connect live to a MySQL database
Configure streaming datasets and live dashboards
Power BI Service (Cloud)
Publish and share reports in Power BI Service
Create dashboards, workspaces, and apps
Configure mobile views and schedule refreshes
Dataflows and Reusability
Automate and centralize data preparation with Power BI Dataflows
Reuse transformations across reports
Power BI Security and Admin
Implement Row-Level Security (RLS)
Understand Power BI gateways, collaboration, and governance
Follow deployment best practices and version control
Capstone Project – Full Workflow
Build a complete Power BI dashboard using a real MySQL sample database
Cover everything from data ingestion to publishing and sharing
Who Should Take This Course?
Aspiring Power BI developers and data analysts preparing for interviews or jobs
Business users looking to become self-sufficient with dashboards
Professionals pursuing Power BI certification
Data and IT teams transitioning to Microsoft Power Platform
Students looking to break into the BI or analytics field
Why This Course Is Different
Includes real-world projects with MySQL integration
Covers Power BI Desktop, Service, Dataflows, and Streaming datasets
Teaches both self-service analytics and enterprise-grade deployment
Built to help you become job-ready for roles like:
Power BI Developer
Data Analyst
BI Consultant
Report Developer
Additional Resources Included:
Downloadable Power BI templates
Sample databases and DAX reference sheets
Resume tips for Power BI roles
Links to Microsoft documentation and certification pathways
Ready to transform your career with Power BI?
Enroll now and become a Power BI Developer who can deliver real business value—from raw data to executive dashboards.