Getting Started with Power BI: A Basic Course for Beginners
Requirements
- Basic Computer Skills: Familiarity with using a computer, managing files, and navigating the internet. Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite: A basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is particularly beneficial, as it shares some features and concepts with Power BI. Access to Power BI: Students should have access to Power BI. The free version of Power BI Desktop is sufficient for beginners. Internet Connection: A stable internet connection is needed for downloading Power BI Desktop, accessing online resources, and potentially publishing reports to the Power BI Service. Eagerness to Learn: As this is a beginner-level course, no prior experience with data analysis tools is required, but an interest in learning about data visualization and business intelligence is important.
Description
Welcome to 'Getting Started with Power BI: A Basic Course for Beginners,' a practical guide to mastering Power BI in six key stages. Designed for absolute beginners, this course demystifies data visualization and analysis with Power BI, Microsoft's dynamic business intelligence tool.
Stage 1 - Connecting to a Data Source: Begin by learning how to connect Power BI to various data sources, laying the foundation for all your data visualization projects.
Stage 2 - Data Cleaning Using Power Query Editor: Delve into data cleaning, where you'll use the Power Query Editor to refine and prepare your data for analysis.
Stage 3 - Data Modeling: Discover the art of creating relationships between different datasets, a crucial step in building effective data models.
Stage 4 - DAX Formulas: Unlock the potential of DAX formulas to perform complex calculations, enhancing your data analysis capabilities.
Stage 5 - Visualization and Bookmarks: Learn how to transform your data into insightful visualizations and use bookmarks to build interactive, user-friendly reports.
Stage 6 - Publishing onto Power BI Service: Conclude by publishing your reports onto the Power BI Service, sharing your insights with others.
With this step-by-step approach, ensuring you gain confidence and proficiency in using Power BI for your data analysis needs.
Who this course is for:
- Beginners in Data Analysis and Business Intelligence: Individuals who are new to data analysis and business intelligence and want to start learning about data visualization and reporting tools. Business Professionals: Those in business roles such as marketing, finance, sales, or operations who wish to gain insights from data to make informed decisions. Students and Academics: Students or academic professionals who require data analysis for research or coursework and want to learn an accessible yet powerful tool for this purpose. Small Business Owners: Owners of small to medium-sized businesses who want to visualize their data for better understanding and decision-making. Career Changers: Individuals looking to shift their career into data analysis or business intelligence roles and seeking to add a valuable tool to their skillset. Excel Users Looking to Upgrade Their Skills: Those already familiar with Microsoft Excel who want to enhance their data analysis and reporting capabilities with a more powerful tool.
Instructor
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