Power BI Express: Unleashing Microsoft PowerBI in 6 Hours

PowerBI Course Topics:

1. PowerBI Technology

2. PowerBI Architecture

3. Download & Install PowerBI Desktop

Power Query:

• Importing Data From Many Sources

• Use First Row as Headers

• Remove Rows

• Keep Rows

• Add Custom Columns

• Append Queries

• Rename Columns

• Split Columns

• Merge Columns

• Merge Queries

• Queries Settings

• Remove Columns

• Transform the Columns using Date

• Pivot & Unpivot Columns

• Group By Data Based on Multiple Columns

• Disable Load

Introduction to Power BI Visuals:

Creating Clustered Column Charts:

• Understanding the basics of Clustered Column Charts

• Formatting options for enhanced visualization

Categorizing Data in Visuals:

• Techniques for effectively categorizing and grouping data

• Utilizing categories for improved insights

Drilling Up & Down in Visuals:

• Exploring drill-up and drill-down functionalities

• Enhancing data exploration through hierarchical views

Formatting Clustered Column Charts:

• In-depth look at formatting options for Clustered Column Charts

• Customizing visuals for a polished and professional appearance

LineChart Visualization:

• Creating LineCharts for trend analysis

• Sorting based on another column for dynamic visuals

• Applying filters and multipliers for refined insights

Pie Chart Visualizations:

• Utilizing Pie Charts for proportional data representation

• Customization options for Pie Charts

Stacked & 100 Percent Stacked Visualizations:

• Understanding the nuances of Stacked and 100 Percent Stacked visuals

• Creating Column and Bar Charts with stacked variations

Area Chart and Stacked Area Chart:

• Exploring the application of Area Charts

• Creating Stacked Area Charts for cumulative representation

Combo Charts:

• Integrating Line & Clustered Column Charts

• Integrating Line & Stacked Column Charts for richer insights

Table, Slicer, Conditional Formatting & Cascading Dropdown:

• Creating tables for detailed data representation

• Implementing slicers for interactive filtering

• Leveraging conditional formatting for emphasis

• Cascading dropdowns for refined data selection

Matrix Visual and TreeMap Visual:

• Understanding the versatility of Matrix Visuals

• Utilizing TreeMap for hierarchical and nested data representation

Card and Multi-Row Card:

• Creating Card visuals for key metrics

• Implementing Multi-Row Cards for expanded information display

Gauge Chart and Key Performance Indicator Visual:

• Visualizing performance metrics with Gauge Charts

• Utilizing Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Visuals for strategic insights

Funnel Chart:

• Creating Funnel Charts for visualizing sales or process data

Advanced Reports and Dashboards:

Understanding Data Flow in Relationships:

• Importance in Analytical Architecture

• Navigating Interconnected Pathways

• Role in the Project

Building Dashboards:

• Dataset Integration

• TextBox, Images, and Background Color Essentials

Enhancing Dashboards with Advanced Elements:

• Custom Visuals Integration

• Leveraging DAX Measures and ScoreCards

Adding and Formatting Visuals:

• Positioning Visual Components for Enhanced Engagement

• Consistency in Design Elements

Exploring Forecast Options and Visual Elements:

• Predictive Power of Forecasting

• Crafting Insights with Donut Charts and Rectangles

Implementing Dynamic Measures with DAX:

• SELECTEDVALUE Function

• SWITCH Function for Dynamic Dashboard

Crafting Dynamic Dashboards:

• Integrating Dynamic Measures

• User-Driven Interaction and Personalization

Utilizing Report Page as Tooltip:

• Immersive Tooltip Experiences

• Enhancing User Engagement

Reporting using Bookmarks and Q&A:

• Use of Bookmarks

• Harnessing Q&A for Natural Language Interaction

Analysis with Filter Levels:

• Tailoring Granularity for Comprehensive Reporting

Power BI Service:

• Publish Report to Power BI Service:

  • Initiating the Transition from Desktop to Service

  • Ensuring Seamless Collaboration with Online Platform

• Data Gateway Facilitating Scheduled Data Refresh in Power BI Service:

  • Understanding the Role of Data Gateway

  • Enabling Scheduled Data Refresh for Timely Insights

• Report Refresh using CSV File without Schedule:

  • Flexible Data Refresh Options

  • Utilizing CSV Files for On-Demand Data Updates

• Three main Power BI service licenses:

  • Unpacking Licensing Tiers

  • Selecting the Right License for Your Organization

• Clarification on Dashboards:

  • Defining Dashboards in Power BI

  • Clarifying their Role in the Reporting Ecosystem

• Many ways to create Dashboards inside Power BI Service:

  • Diverse Approaches to Dashboard Creation

  • Tailoring Dashboards to Suit Data Storytelling Needs

• Display Report and Dashboard in Full Screen Mode:

  • Maximizing Visibility for Enhanced Presentation

  • Creating Impactful Full-Screen Displays

• Subscribe, Share and Download Report:

  • Facilitating Information Dissemination

  • Enabling User Engagement through Sharing and Downloading

• Quick Insights:

  • Harnessing Automated Insights for Rapid Analysis

  • Uncovering Actionable Information Swiftly

• Featured Q&A Questions:

  • Utilizing Q&A Features to Extract Information

  • Incorporating User-Generated Queries

• WorkSpace and App Difference and their Security Options:

  • Understanding Workspaces and Apps

  • Exploring Security Options for Controlled Access

• Row Level Security:

  • Implementing Granular Data Security Measures

  • Ensuring Restricted Access at Row Level

• Creating Mobile Layout Report and Testing Reports in Mobile App:

  • Adapting Reports for Mobile Consumption

• Testing BookMark and Report Page ToolTip in Power BI Service:

  • Validating Interactive Elements in Power BI Service

  • Ensuring Seamless User Experience with Bookmarks and ToolTips

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