Connect to hundreds of data sources, simplify data prep, and drive ad hoc analysis
Power BI is a suite of business analytics tools that deliver insights throughout your organization. Connect to hundreds of data sources, simplify data prep, and drive ad hoc analysis.
This course will introduce all the Power BI technologies including: Power Query, DAX, Data Modelling (Power Pivot), M. We will go through a methodology for automating all your reporting needs and how to create beautiful reports and dashboards giving you a 360-degree view of your business.
Participants will use Microsoft’s free Power BI Desktop Application which hosts all Power Bi Technologies to build a detailed reporting model from scratch. They then publish this report to the powerbi.com service to share insights with everyone.
Duration
6 days / 48 hours
Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Delivery
100% Online - Instructor Led
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Key Features
- 48 hours of instructor led training
- Fully Online
- Class recording available
- Interactive Learning
- Additional Coaching Session
- 100% HRDF SBL-KHAS & MDEC MyWiT Claimable!
Pre-Requisites
- Basic Data Analytics Knowledge
- Analytical Mindset
- Willingness to self learn online
- No prior experience is required
- We will start from the very basics
- Committed to complete all tasks
Who Should Join
- Professional switching careers
- Business Analysts
- Data Analysts
- Students
- New Programmers
- Anyone interested in Power BI
Key Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, participants should be able to demonstrate each of the following outcome:-
- Recall the Power BI Technologies and ecosystem
- Use a framework for building a Data Model
- Assess various data visualisation options in Power BI Desktop
- Make sense of the DAX formula Language
- Produce typical business reports using DAX formulas you will build on a Power BI Data Model
- Incorporate budget data to your reporting Building budget variable analysis reports
- Produce a complete reporting solution from scratch in a full Day Case Study Session
Course Modules Covered in the Reporting and Analytics with Power BI Desktop program
Module 1 - Overview of Power BI Desktop
Overview of Power BI Desktop
- Intro to the Power BI Desktop interface
- Review of Power BI Desktop visuals
- Choong the right visual
- Building your first report
Module 2 - Framework for Building a Data Model
Framework for Building a Data Model
- What is a Data Model
- Big picture view of your reporting needs
- Reviewing Step-by-step Methodology
- How to create relationship
- Secrets for optimizing your report model
- The importance of implementing a plan on paper first Draft your first Power BI Data Model Build Plan.
- Building a Data Model in Power BI Desktop
- Implementing your Data Model Build Plan
- Loading data into Power BI Desktop
- How to create relationships
- Review of Facts, dimensions and Relationships
- Use of implicit DAX measures
- Build reports in Power BI (Simple Visualizations using Implicit Measures)
Module 3 - Review of the DAX Formula Language
Review of the DAX Formula Language
- Why is DAX so great for Analysts
- How DAX Works, the Vertipaq Engine
- The 3 Core DAX Measures
- DAX functions vs Excel Functions
- Introduction to CALCULATE - Why it is the most important DAX Function
- Overview of the Filter Context
Module 4 - Time Intelligence Calculation in DAX
Time Intelligence Calculation in DAX
- Examples The concept of a calendar
- Year to Date (YTD)
- Same Period Last Year (SPLY)
- Same Period Last Month (SPLM)
Module 5 - Variance Calculations in DAX
Variance Calculations in DAX
- Year on Year Variance in ₦ (YoY)
- Year on Year Variance %age (YoY)
- Month on Month Variance ₦ (MoM)
- Month on Month Variance %ag (MoM)
- Other variance calculations
Module 6 - Utilizing Quick Measures
Utilizing Quick Measures
- Using Quick Measures
- Interpreting Quick Measures
- Modifying Quick Measures
Module 7 - Comparisons to Budget
Highlights of the Standard Library
- Incorporate budget data in the Data Model Compare budget to Actuals
Module 8 - Power BI Standard & Custom Visualizations
Power BI Standard & Custom Visualisations
- Building Standard Visualisations
- Techniques for deciding on a Visual
- Introduction to Custom Visualisations
- Formatting Visuals
- Comparative Analysis
Module 9 - Introduction to Power Query
Introduction to Power Query
- Review of the Power Query interface
- Clean-up Exercise using Power Query
- Appending Data from a Folder
- Using “M” code to correct errors in Data
Module 10 - Practice - Case Study Application
Practice - Case Study Application
- Reviewing your Case Studies
- Drawing up your Data Model paper Plans
- Transforming your Data with Power Query
- Building your Data Model
- Incorporating simple DAX Formulas to your Data
- Incorporating Quick Measures to your Reports
- Connecting budget information into your model
- Carrying our Variance Reporting and Analytics
- Building a Dashboard
Module 11 - Overview of Advanced Features in Power BI
Overview of Advanced Features in Power BI
- Inserting Bookmarks
- Inserting Buttons
- Using Q&A
- Telling a Story with the Scatterplot visual Using Quick measure
Module 12 - Publishing to PowerBI.com
Publishing to PowerBI.com
- Publishing to PowerBI.com
- Personal vs On-Prem Gateway for data refresh
- Creating a Dashboard from your reports
- Creating Groups, Content Packs and other collaboration tools
Our Training Methodology
Practical Assignments
We provide hands-on assignments that requires practical implementation.
Virtual Coaching Sessions
Online coaching sessions that happen over the phone, via video, or on a web platform.
1 Year Access to LMS
Get access to learning resources upto 1 year of class completion.
Live Project Experience
Hands-on learning and training gives participants the opportunity to experience real world situations.
Online Assessments
Participants can assess reflect on their own learning and their level/skills.
Free Industry Webinars
Stay current on market research trends, learn best practices through our webinar sessions.
Program Key Highlights
48 hours of Remote Online Learning
Additional Coaching Hours
Live Hands-on Projects
Certified by International Body
Mentorship with Industry Experts
Designed for Beginners & Professionals
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This training program is suitable for anyone who intends to enter into the field of Analytics. This program is being conducted in Malaysia and can be joined by anyone, anywhere in the world remotely.
Program Fee
Funding price MYR 3700 per pax .
Funding Schemes for Companies who are claiming from their HRDF levy or from the MDEC MyWiT scheme.
Limited scholarships available for early self applying individual applicants.
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Limited scholarships available for early self applying individual applicants.
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