
Introduction to the course and what we will be covering in the course
A brief introduction to the section on connecting to different data sources.
In this lesson we learn how to connect to a SQL database. We show how to access SQL tables and how to import the tables into Power BI.
In this lesson we cover how to load data into Power BI from Excel files.
In this practical activity you are able to practice loading data from a csv file into Power BI.
In this lesson we learn how to access data that is on the web and load it into Microsoft Power BI Desktop. Please note that data must be in an HTML table format for Power BI to access the data.
In this practical activity you will connect to a web data source and import the data into Power BI
This lessons shows how to load an XML file into Microsoft Power BI
JSON is a common format for transferring data between systems, especially on the Internet. In this lesson we review how to load JSON data into Power BI
Data sets that are loaded into the Power BI service can also be used as sources for new reports. In this lesson we review how to access and load data from the Power BI service.
The conclusion to the course video
Skills in data analysis, reporting and the creation of dashboards are highly valued in today's business environment. Microsoft Power BI is now recognized as the leading Business Intelligence tool in the world for the development of reports, data analysis and dashboards.
In this course you will learn the to use the amazing Power BI tool to transform and prepare your data for analysis. You will learn to use the Query Editor to connect to data, perform advanced transformation and also to clean data.
COURSE CONTENT AND OUTCOMES
Basic Data Transformations - Learn about filtering data, changing data types, adding new columns and removing columns
Advanced Data Transformations - Merging data into one table, Appending data, Grouping data, conditional rules and custom fields
Data Cleansing - Techniques and skills to clean up your data
Connecting to Data Sources - Learn how to connect and access data from a variety of different data sources including, files, databases, web URL, JSON and XML
How to use the Power BI Service dataflows
ABOUT THE TRAINER
I am a Udemy Instructor Partner with more than 20 years' experience in training & management consulting. I specialise in training business users to learn powerful methods and techniques to transform data into useful information and intelligence as well as learning strong data analysis methodology using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Looker Studio (formerly Google Data Studio), Amazon QuickSight and ChatGPT.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
Step by step process allowed me to understand stuff immensely
I have learned a lot about power BI on this learning and I now have a better understanding about it
I had basic PBI knowledge, this course helped me to improve my current skills. Professional, understandable and clear communication with a lot of great examples which can be used for my work on daily basis. Thank you !!!
DATA ANALYSIS COURSES ROADMAP
The tech industry is constantly evolving, there have been significant investments in the field of AI, machine learning and big data and this means there is a growing demand for data analysts. With the right skills and a proactive approach, a data analyst can reach unprecedented heights! I currently offer the following 14 courses on Udemy covering a wide variety of tools and skills that will empower you to confidently explore the dynamic realm of data analysis, gain valuable skills in data interpretation and drive intelligent, data driven decisions.
Microsoft Excel
Introduction to Analyzing Data with Excel Pivot Tables
Complete Introduction to Excel Power Pivot
Complete Introduction to Excel Power Query
Excel Interactive Dashboards and Data Analysis
Complete Introduction to Business Data Analysis
Tables and Formulas with Excel
Microsoft Power BI
Complete Introduction to Microsoft Power BI
Complete Introduction to Power BI Query Editor
Power BI Master Class-Data Models and DAX Formulas
Power BI Master Class - Dashboards and Power BI Service
Complete Introduction to Google Sheets Pivot Tables
Complete Introduction to Looker Studio (formerly Google Data Studio)
Amazon QuickSight
Complete Introduction to Amazon QuickSight
ChatGPT
Introduction to Analyzing Data with ChatGPT