Microsoft Power BI Desktop for Business Intelligence
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Microsoft Power BI Desktop for Business Intelligence

Master Power BI Desktop & learn advanced Power BI analysis & data visualization w/ a top

7 Students enrolled
Intermediate
English
This course includes:
  • 13h 45m
  • 122 Lectures
  • 162 Downloadable assets
  • Full lifetime access
  • Access on Mobile and TV
  • Certificate on completion

Overview

What will students learn in your course?
  • Build professional-quality business intelligence reports from the ground up
  • Blend and transform raw data into beautiful interactive dashboards
  • Design and implement the same B.I. tools used by professional analysts and data scientists
  • Showcase your skills with two full-scale course projects (with step-by-step solutions)
  • Understand the business intelligence workflow from end-to-end
  • Learn from a best-selling instructor and professional BI developer
What are the requirements or prerequisites for taking your course?
  • Microsoft Power BI Desktop (free download)
  • This course is designed for PC/Windows users (currently not available for Mac)
  • Experience with Excel Power Query, Power Pivot & DAX is a plus, but not required
Who is the course for?
  • Anyone looking for a hands-on, project-based introduction to Microsoft Power BI Desktop
  • Data analysts and Excel users hoping to develop advanced data modeling, dashboard design, and business intelligence skills
  • Aspiring data professionals looking to master the #1 business intelligence tool on the market
  • Students who want a comprehensive, engaging, and highly interactive approach to training
  • Anyone looking to pursue a career in data analysis or business intelligence
Description
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Course content

  • 9 Sections
  • 122 Lectures
  • 13h 45m Total length
Getting Started
35m
5 Lectures

Getting Started

READ ME: Important Notes for New Students
0:06:12
DOWNLOAD: Course Resources
0:09:13
Setting Expectations
0:06:54
Introduction
0:09:13
Downloading Power BI & Adjusting Settings
0:07:30
IMPORTANT: Regional Settings
0:09:13
Helpful Power BI Resources
0:09:13
UPDATE: New Power BI Ribbon
0:07:30
QUIZ: Introducing Microsoft Power BI Desktop
0:06:12
Introduction
0:09:13
Types of Data Connectors in Power BI Desktop
0:09:13
The Power BI Query Editor (aka Power Query)
0:06:12
Demo: Basic Table Transformations in Power BI
0:06:12
Power BI Demo: Working with Numerical Values
0:06:54
Power BI Demo: Working with Date & Time Tools
0:06:12
PRO TIP: Creating a Rolling Calendar in Power BI Desktop
0:07:30
Power BI Demo: Generating Index & Conditional Columns
0:06:12
Power BI Demo: Grouping & Aggregating Records
0:06:12
Merging Queries in Power BI Desktop
0:07:30
Appending Queries in Power BI Desktop
0:09:13
Configuring Power BI Data Source Settings
0:07:30
Configuring Power BI Query Refresh Settings
0:03:41
Additional Data Types & Categories in Power BI
0:06:12
Defining Hierarchies in Power BI Desktop
0:09:13
PRO TIP: Importing Models from Excel to Power BI
0:03:41
Power BI Data Connection Best Practices
0:03:41
QUIZ: Connecting & Shaping Data with Power BI Desktop
0:06:54
HOMEWORK: Connecting & Shaping Data with Power BI Desktop
0:06:12
HOMEWORK SOLUTION: Connecting & Shaping Data with Power BI Desktop
0:06:54
Introduction
0:09:13
What is a "Data Model"?
0:06:54
Principles of Database Normalization
0:07:30
Understanding Data Tables vs. Lookup Tables
0:06:54
Understanding Table Relationships vs. Merged Tables
0:06:12
Creating Table Relationships in Power BI Desktop
0:06:54
Managing & Editing Table Relationships in Power BI Desktop
0:09:13
Managing Active vs. Inactive Relationships
0:03:41
Connecting Multiple Data Tables in Power BI Desktop
0:09:13
Understanding Filter Flow
0:07:30
Two-Way Filters in Power BI Desktop (USE WITH CAUTION!)
0:06:54
Hiding Fields from the Power BI Report View
0:06:12
UPDATE: New Power BI Desktop "Model" View
0:09:13
Power BI Data Model Best Practices
0:09:13
QUIZ: Creating Table Relationships & Data Models in Power BI
0:03:41
HOMEWORK: Creating Table Relationships & Data Models in Power BI
0:06:54
HOMEWORK SOLUTION: Creating Table Relationships & Data Models in Power BI
0:07:30
Introduction
0:06:12
Meet Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
0:06:54
Intro to DAX Calculated Columns
0:03:41
Intro to DAX Measures
0:06:12
Adding Columns & DAX Measures in Power BI Desktop
0:06:54
Implicit vs. Explicit DAX Measures
0:03:41
Filter Context Examples in Power BI
0:03:41
Understanding DAX Syntax & Operators
0:06:12
Common DAX Function Categories
0:09:13
DAX Demo: Basic Date & Time Functions
0:03:41
DAX Demo: Conditional & Logical Functions (IF/AND/OR)
0:03:41
DAX Demo: Common Text Functions
0:03:41
DAX Demo: Joining Data with RELATED
0:07:30
DAX Demo: Basic Math & Stats Functions
0:07:30
DAX Demo: COUNT Functions (COUNTA, DISTINCTCOUNT, COUNTROWS)
0:07:30
IMPORTANT: Order Line Items
0:06:54
DAX Demo: CALCULATE & ALL
0:06:54
DAX Demo: CALCULATE & FILTER
0:07:30
DAX Demo: Iterator Functions (SUMX, RANKX)
0:06:12
DAX Demo: Time Intelligence Formulas
0:06:54
DAX Best Practices in Power BI Desktop
0:06:12
QUIZ: Analyzing Data with DAX Calculations in Power BI
0:06:12
HOMEWORK: Analyzing Data with DAX Calculations in Power BI
0:06:12
HOMEWORK SOLUTION: Analyzing Data with DAX Calculations in Power BI
0:06:12
Introduction
0:06:54
Exploring the "Report" View in Power BI Desktop
0:03:41
Adding Simple Objects to the Power BI Report Canvas
0:06:54
Inserting Basic Charts & Visuals in Power BI
0:06:54
UPDATE: Conditional Formatting
0:07:30
Power BI Report Formatting Options
0:07:30
Power BI Report Filtering Options
0:07:30
Power BI Demo: Exploring Data with Matrix Visuals
0:09:13
Power BI Demo: Filtering with Date Slicers
0:06:54
Power BI Demo: Inserting Text Cards
0:06:54
Power BI Demo: Visualizing Geospatial Data with Maps
0:03:41
Power BI Demo: Visualizing Data with Treemaps
0:06:12
Power BI Demo: Showing Trends with Line & Area Charts
0:06:12
Power BI Demo: Adding Trend Lines & Forecasts
0:06:12
Editing Power BI Report Interactions
0:06:12
Power BI Demo: Adding Drillthrough Filters
0:06:54
PRO TIP: Testing Scenarios with "What-If" Parameters
0:09:13
Managing & Viewing Roles in Power BI Desktop
0:09:13
PREVIEW: Custom Power BI Visuals (Log-in Required)
0:09:13
PREVIEW: Designing for Phone vs. Desktop Report Viewers
0:09:13
PREVIEW: Publishing to Power BI Service
0:03:41
Power BI Data Visualization Best Practices
0:03:41
QUIZ: Visualizing Data with Power BI Reports
0:07:30
HOMEWORK: Visualizing Data with Power BI Reports
0:06:12
HOMEWORK SOLUTION: Visualizing Data with Power BI Reports
0:09:13
Power BI Demo: Q&A Visual
0:06:12
Power BI Demo: Key Influencers Visual (Part 1)
0:07:30
Power BI Demo: Key Influencers Visual (Part 2)
0:09:13
IMPORTANT: Correlation vs. Causation
0:03:41
Power BI Demo: Decomposition Tree Visual
0:06:12
Introduction
0:06:54
PART 1: Connecting & Shaping the Data
0:03:41
PART 2: Creating the Data Model
0:06:54
PART 3: Adding DAX Measures
0:09:13
PART 4: Building the Report
0:03:41
REFERENCE: Monthly Power BI Updates
0:09:13

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