Complete Introduction to Microsoft Power BI - Comprehensive guide on how to import, transform, visualize data with Power BI, with practical exercises and case studies
Description
Stop fighting spreadsheets and start building visual stories—no coding required (just formulas).
Whether you’re a business analyst, a manager, or an Excel power user looking for a better way, this course is designed to simplify your life. You’ll learn how to take messy raw data, clean it up in seconds, and build interactive dashboards that actually drive better business decisions.
Your New Skillset
The Power BI Workflow: Master the full journey from raw data to a finished report.
Automated Data Cleanup: Use Power Query to scrub and shape data so you never have to manually edit a cell again.
Smarter Analytics: Get comfortable with DAX to create custom metrics and deep-dive formulas.
Interactive Design: Build stunning tables and charts that let users click, filter, and explore.
Cloud Collaboration: Learn to publish your work to the Power BI Service and share it securely with your team.
The Curriculum
The learning path is broken into bite-sized, logical modules:
The Foundations: Setup, installation, and a tour of the Power BI interface.
Data Transformation: Connect to Excel, Web, or SQL and fix data issues instantly.
Data Modeling: Link your tables so your data "talks" to each other correctly.
Visualizations: Drag-and-drop your way to professional reports using slicers and advanced formatting.
DAX Mastery: Move beyond basic sums with calculated columns and measures.
Sharing: Transition from your desktop to the cloud for seamless organizational sharing.
Why Learn With Us?
Professional yet Accessible: The teaching is clear and practical—perfect for corporate training, but casual enough for a weekend project.
Hands-On Learning: You aren't just watching; you’re building. We use real-world case studies to ensure the skills stick.
Real Efficiency: We focus on the features that matter in a real job, helping you gain insights in a fraction of the time it takes in Excel.
Requirements
Hardware: A PC or Windows laptop (Power BI Desktop does not run natively on Mac). Power BI Service runs on any internet enabled computer
Software: The latest version of Microsoft Power BI Desktop (it's a free download).
Knowledge: We start from the ground up, though a basic comfort level with Excel is helpful.
Meet Your Instructor
I am a Udemy Instructor Partner with over 20 years of experience in management consulting and training. I specialize in helping business users bridge the gap between raw data and intelligence. My goal is to empower you with the same methodologies I use to consult for major firms using tools like Excel, Power BI, and AI.
What Students Are Saying:
"Highly recommended for anyone looking to develop real data analytics skills."
"The step-by-step comparison to Excel helped everything click for me."
"The perfect pace—it gave me a solid foundation I could use immediately."
Level Up Your Career: The Data Roadmap
The demand for data analysts is skyrocketing. Beyond this course, I offer a full suite of training to help you master the modern data stack:
Microsoft Excel: From Pivot Tables and Power Query to Interactive Dashboards.
Google and Cloud: Master Google Sheets, Looker Studio, and Amazon QuickSight.
The Future: Learn to leverage ChatGPT for advanced data analysis.
Ready to start your journey? Let’s dive in.
Who this course is for:
- All Excel users who work with data, reports or dashboards
- All existing Business Intelligence developers and users
- Anyone who wants to get an excellent foundation in how to use Power BI from beginner level
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