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Quick Start to Power BI for Anlaysts & Users / Introduction to Power BI (TTDPB01)

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Duration:

16.00 hours

13.0 CPD hours

Overview:

QuickStart to Power BI for Analysts and Users®is a two-day introductory-level course ®that provides attendees with a hands-on exploration of the essential features and benefits of Power BI, as well as a targeted hands-on jump start to performing data analysis with Power BI.® This course will provide you with the job-ready skills required to make you productive in your role with basic Power BI features and functionality, right after the training ends.

Description:

QuickStart to Power BI for Analysts and Users is a two-day introductory-level course that provides attendees with a hands-on exploration of the essential features and benefits of Power BI, as well as a targeted hands-on jump start to performing data analysis with Power BI. This course will provide you with the job-ready skills required to make you productive in your role with basic Power BI features and functionality, right after the training ends.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Self-Service BI Solutions

Introduces business intelligence (BI) and how to self-serve with BI.

Topics

Introduction to business intelligence
Introduction to data analysis
Introduction to data visualization
Overview of self-service BI
Considerations for self-service BI
Microsoft tools for self-service BI
Hands-on: Exploring an Enterprise BI solution
Viewing reports
Creating a Power BI report
Creating a Power BI dashboard
Module 2: Introducing Power BI

This module introduces Power BI desktop, and explores the features that enable the rapid creation and publication of sophisticated data visualizations.

Topics

Power BI
The Power BI service
Hands-on: Creating a Power BI dashboard
Connecting to Power BI data
Create a Power BI dashboard
Module 3: Power BI Essentials

At the end of this module students will be able to explain the rationale and advantages of using Power BI.

Topics

Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
The Power BI data model
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
The Power BI service
Hands-on: Importing data into Power BI
Importing Excel files into Power BI
Viewing reports from Excel files
Module 4: Shaping and Combining Data

With Power BI desktop you can shape and combine data with powerful, built-in tools. This module introduces the tools that are available for preparing your data and transforming it into a form ready for reporting.

Topics

Power BI desktop queries
Shaping data
Combining data
Hands-on: Shaping and combining data
Shape power BI data
Combine Power BI data
Module 5: Modelling data

This module describes how to shape and enhance data.

Topics

Relationships
DAX queries
Calculations and measures
What is DAX (Overview)
What is DAX (Tabular)
Creating Calculated Columns (Basics)
Conditional and Logical Functions
Creating Calculated Measures
Time Intelligence (Overview)
Time Intelligence (Time Intelligence Functions)
Using X-Functions and A-Functions
DAX as a Query Language
Hands-on: Let's Model Data
Module 6: Interactive Data Visualizations

This module describes how to create and manage interactive data visualizations.

Topics

Creating Power BI Reports
Page Layout and Formatting
Working with Multiple Visualizations
Creating Charts
Histograms
Managing a Power BI Solution
Power BI Service Settings
Power BI Desktop Settings
Module 7: Direct Connectivity

Cloud Data
Connecting to Big Data
Connecting to Analysis Services
Direct Connectivity to Analysis Services
Using the On-Premises Gateway
SSAS Multidimensional Models
Bonus Topics / Time Permitting

This content will be included with your course materials, and will be addressed in class if time permits.

Module 8: The Developer API

The Developer API
The Interactive API Console
Custom Visuals
Using Custom Visuals
Using the Developer API
Module 9: PowerBI Mobile

Power BI Mobile Apps
Creating Dashboards for Mobile Devices
Power BI for iOS and Android
Power BI for Windows 10
Using the Power BI Mobile App
Annotating Dashboards
Power BI Embedded
Adding Visualizations to an App
Power BI Community

Available Delivery Options for Quick Start to Power BI for Anlaysts & Users / Introduction to Power BI (TTDPB01)

Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
Traditional Instructor Led Classroom training (TILT/ILT)
Delivery at your offices in United Kingdom
Private dedicated course for your staff

How many CPD hours does Quick Start to Power BI for Anlaysts & Users / Introduction to Power BI (TTDPB01) provide?

The 2 day Quick Start to Power BI for Anlaysts & Users / Introduction to Power BI (TTDPB01) course gives you up to 13.0 CPD hours/structured learning hours.

Who is the correct audience for Quick Start to Power BI for Anlaysts & Users / Introduction to Power BI (TTDPB01)?

This hands-on course is geared new users and analysts or individuals who might be responsible for accessing the organization's data, transforming that data and generating reports.

Do you provide training for Quick Start to Power BI for Anlaysts & Users / Introduction to Power BI (TTDPB01)?

Yes, we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for Quick Start to Power BI for Anlaysts & Users / Introduction to Power BI (TTDPB01). This can take place anywhere in United Kingdom including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh or live online.

What is the duration of Quick Start to Power BI for Anlaysts & Users / Introduction to Power BI (TTDPB01)?

The Quick Start to Power BI for Anlaysts & Users / Introduction to Power BI (TTDPB01) training takes place over 2 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 16.00 hours including breaks.

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Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies. Our trainers have won awards including Small Firms Best Trainer, national training partner of the year for Ireland, and global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021.

Is there a discount code for Quick Start to Power BI for Anlaysts & Users / Introduction to Power BI (TTDPB01)?

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for Quick Start to Power BI for Anlaysts & Users / Introduction to Power BI (TTDPB01) training. Only one discount code can be used per booking.

DURATION 16.00 Hours

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When you organise training, we understand that there is a risk that some people may fall ill, become unavailable.

To mitigate the risk we include training insurance for each delegate enrolled on our public schedule, they are welcome to sit on the same Public class within 6 months at no charge, if the case arises.