Introduction to Power BI

Course Duration: 1 hour

Course Summary

This one-hour course provides a comprehensive introduction to Power BI, a leading business intelligence and data visualization tool. Participants will learn how to harness the power of Power BI to transform raw data into visually appealing and actionable insights. Through hands-on exercises and practical examples, participants will gain proficiency in creating interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations to effectively analyze and present data.

Course Curriculum

1. Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Give an overview of the course

  • Discuss the importance and benefits of Power BI in data visualization

  • Highlight all learning objectives

2. Basics of Power BI (10 minutes)

  • Discuss what Power BI is? Its brief history and different versions

  • Give an overview of the Power BI interface

  • Show how to connect to data sources in Power BI

3. Creating Basic Visualizations in Power BI (15 minutes)

  • Explain how to create compelling visualizations using Power BI’s rich set of visualization options

  • Explain how to build interactive dashboards to consolidate and showcase key metrics and visualizations

  • Explain how to apply filters, slicers, and drill-down capabilities to enhance interactivity

4. Data Modeling and Relationships (10 minutes)

  • Cover data modeling concepts in Power BI

  • Cover how to establish relationships between tables for effective data analysis

5. Sharing and Collaborating (10 minutes)

  • Explain how to publish and share Power BI reports and dashboards with others

  • Go in depth regarding how to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders using Power BI’s collaboration features

6. Wrap-up and Next Steps (5 minutes)

  • Give a short review of the key takeaways from this course

  • Describe the importance of continued learning and practice

  • Initiate Q&A and course feedback