Course Overview
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of data visualization techniques using Power BI, a leading business analytics tool. Participants will learn how to transform raw data into meaningful insights, create interactive dashboards, and share reports that drive business decisions. The course covers everything from data importation and transformation to advanced visualization techniques, ensuring that attendees gain hands-on experience in creating compelling and informative visualizations.
Course Duration
10 Days
Who Should Attend
- Business analysts and data analysts seeking to enhance their data visualization skills.
- Professionals working in business intelligence and data science roles.
- Managers and decision-makers who want to leverage data for strategic insights.
- IT professionals looking to implement data visualization tools within their organizations.
- Anyone interested in learning how to use Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of data visualization and its importance in business intelligence.
- Utilize Power BI to import, clean, and transform data from various sources.
- Create interactive and dynamic reports and dashboards using Power BI.
- Apply advanced visualization techniques to represent complex data effectively.
- Use Power BI’s analytical tools to generate insights and trends from data.
- Customize visualizations and dashboards to meet specific business needs.
- Implement data security and governance practices in Power BI.
- Share and collaborate on reports within an organization using Power BI Service.
- Optimize the performance of Power BI reports and dashboards.
- Stay updated with the latest features and updates in Power BI.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Power BI and Data Visualization
- Understanding Power BI components (Desktop, Service, Mobile)
- Importance of data visualization in business
- Data visualization best practices and principles
Module 2: Data Import and Transformation
- Connecting to various data sources (Excel, SQL, CSV, etc.)
- Data profiling and quality assessment
- Data cleaning and transformation using Power Query
- Creating custom columns and calculated columns
Module 3: Data Modeling
- Building relationships between tables
- Creating calculated measures
- Using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for advanced calculations
Module 4: Creating Reports and Dashboards
- Designing effective report layouts
- Creating various visualizations (cards, tables, charts, maps)
- Formatting and customizing visuals
- Adding interactivity to reports
Module 5: Advanced Visualization Techniques
- Treemaps, heatmaps, waterfall charts, and other advanced visuals
- Creating custom visuals
- Leveraging conditional formatting for impactful visualizations
Module 6: Dashboards and Storytelling
- Designing interactive dashboards
- Creating drill-through and bookmarks
- Effective storytelling with data visualizations
Module 7: Power BI Desktop and Service
- Publishing reports to the Power BI Service
- Sharing reports with colleagues and stakeholders
- Managing user permissions and security
Module 8: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
- Advanced DAX functions for calculations
- Time intelligence functions
- Creating calculated tables and columns
Module 9: Power BI Mobile and Embedded Analytics
- Accessing reports on mobile devices
- Embedding Power BI visuals into websites and applications
Module 10: Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting
- Improving report performance
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Best practices for data modeling and visualization
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
A certificate from Ideal Sense & Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealsense.org.
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