Power BI Desktop & Reports

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Getting Started with Power BI – 1 Day

Microsoft Power BI is a powerful tool for data analysis and visualization that enables professionals to transform raw data into compelling insights. This instructor-led course guides you through the Power BI workflow – from understanding the Power BI ecosystem and connecting to data sources, to creating robust data models and running analytic queries. You will learn to write measures in DAX, build interactive reports with powerful graphical representations, apply professional formatting, and publish dashboards that can be shared across your organization. This course is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in discovering the possibilities Power BI has to offer for transforming data into actionable intelligence.

Introduction

  • Tour of Power BI Desktop
  • Creating a data model
  • Setting a star schema design
  • Understanding fact tables
  • Understanding dimension tables
  • Establishing table relationships

Analytic Queries

  • Prepare your data in the model
  • Configure engaging report visuals
  • Creating a Report/Dashboard for collaboration
Model your Data
  • Hide unnecessary key columns
  • Create hierarchies for visualizations
  • Rename/Alias tables
  • Write a measure in DAX – Data Analysis Expression
Build your Report
  • Create visualizations using various chart types (area, column, map)
  • Add titles and labels to enhance clarity
  • Build matrix visuals for cross-tabulated analysis
  • Implement slicers to enable interactive filtering
  • Organize visuals for effective storytelling
Format your Report
  • Apply built-in themes for consistent design
  • Customize titles and visual formatting
  • Add visual effects and styling (shadows, borders, backgrounds)
  • Adjust fonts and typography for readability
  • Configure interactive elements and selection behavior
  • Design background shapes and layout elements
Finish & Publish your Report
  • Review the charts and verify data changes on demand
  • Publish your report/dashboard to Power BI Services
  • Become familiar with the default workspace provided by Power BI
  • Invite others to view your published work

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What People Are Saying About Us

V. Boston

Really good progression on Excel Levels 1-3. Was able to take a decent survey of the capability of Excel and work on target areas like V-LookUp which were of special importance to me. You can save the Manuals Work Books for reviewing and recreating lessons as practice

A. Lackey

Carolyn did a great job at teaching the class and making all of the information feel manageable and easy to understand. Although the class was small and quiet she stayed engaging and thorough the entire time. I would definitely recommend this class to others!

M. Hogan

Carolyn was a phenomenal teacher! I learned many new things from the Excel 3 course that I took; I can’t wait to take other courses that Data Creative offers.

M. Petrovska

I absolutely loved the trainings I have taken with Data Creative. The instructors are very professional, easy to follow, knowledgeable and friendly. The groups are relatively small, so you get personal attention. I highly recommend them for everyone that wants to learn new skills or improve their performance.

T. Wilson

Awesome training at a very good pace. Trainers were very open to example scenarios and unique questions. Highly recommend!

J. Kenyon

Today I was took the excel level 2 class with Data Creative. The instructor was very professional and knowledgeable. He presented everything available to the lesson and more. I will definitely be taking the 3rd lesson through Data Creative.

A. Cabrera

I completed the level 1 and level 2 PowerPoint training with Damian and I learned so much! I’ve been using PowerPoint for a while and had no idea that there was so much you could do with it. Damian was very easy to follow, friendly, and willing to answer any and all questions. I would definitely recommend this course for anyone looking to fine tune their skills in PowerPoint.

A. Medina

Excellent communication and class setup. Classes are well structured, not too fast-paced. Nice materials, easy to review and follow even if you do not have two screens!

R. Chalmers

Trish was an excellent facilitator and very personable. The class, Excel Level 4, was easy to follow and she encourage us all day to ask questions! She supplied us with a lot of useful information and “extras”. I learned what I was hoping to learn and had fun doing it.

J. Old

I took the Excel Level 1, 2, 3, and the Power Point class. I have worked with Excel for over 20 years and I am blown away on how much I thought I knew, but really didn’t know. I would recommend Data Creative to anyone who would want to learn more about what different programs can do. I will be looking forward to any other class my place of employment will want me to take through this company