PowerBI

🔍 What is Power BI?

Power BI is a powerful Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualization tool developed by Microsoft. It enables users to connect to various data sources, transform and model that data, and create interactive and visually appealing reports and dashboards.

⚙️ Key Features of Power BI

  • Data Connectivity: Connect to a wide range of data sources like Excel, SQL Server, SharePoint, cloud services, APIs, and more.

  • Data Transformation: Clean, shape, and model your data using Power Query and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).

  • Interactive Visualizations: Build dynamic charts, graphs, maps, and dashboards.

  • Real-Time Dashboards: Monitor business data in real-time with auto-refresh capabilities.

  • Cloud-Based Sharing: Share reports and dashboards with your team or organization via the Power BI Service.

  • Mobile Access: Access your reports on the go using Power BI Mobile apps.

  • AI Features: Use built-in AI tools like Q&A (ask a question in natural language), decomposition trees, and insights.

🧩 Power BI Components

  1. Power BI Desktop – For creating reports and performing data modeling (Windows app).

  2. Power BI Service – Cloud-based platform for sharing and collaboration.

  3. Power BI Mobile – Access dashboards on iOS/Android devices.

  4. Power BI Gateway – Bridges on-premises data with the Power BI cloud.

  5. Power BI Report Server – For on-premises hosting of Power BI reports (for enterprises with compliance needs).

  6. Power BI Embedded – For developers to embed Power BI visuals into custom apps.

🌟 Why Use Power BI?

  • User-friendly drag-and-drop interface

  • Strong integration with Microsoft tools like Excel, Teams, and Azure

  • Scalable from small businesses to large enterprises

  • Regular updates with new features

  • Cost-effective BI solution compared to other enterprise tools

Here's a comprehensive Power BI course content outline, suitable for beginners to intermediate learners. It's structured to guide someone from the fundamentals all the way to creating insightful dashboards and reports:

🧠 Power BI Course Outline

📍 Module 1: Introduction to Power BI

  • What is Business Intelligence?

  • Overview of Power BI & its components

  • Power BI Desktop vs Power BI Service vs Power BI Mobile

  • Installing Power BI Desktop

  • Navigating the Power BI interface

📊 Module 2: Connecting to Data Sources

  • Types of data sources

  • Connecting to Excel, CSV, Web, SQL Server, SharePoint, etc.

  • Data loading vs Direct Query vs Import

  • Basic data transformations during load

🧹 Module 3: Data Transformation with Power Query

  • Power Query Editor overview

  • Data cleaning: remove nulls, duplicates, errors

  • Merging and appending queries

  • Creating calculated columns

  • Data types and transformations

  • Using parameters and functions

📐 Module 4: Data Modeling

  • Understanding relationships

  • Star schema vs snowflake schema

  • Creating and managing relationships

  • Cardinality and filter direction

  • Building a data model best practices

📈 Module 5: DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

  • Introduction to DAX

  • Calculated columns vs measures

  • Common DAX functions:

    • SUM, AVERAGE, COUNTROWS, DISTINCTCOUNT

    • CALCULATE, FILTER, ALL

    • Time Intelligence (YTD, MTD, Previous Period)

  • Variables and IF logic

📊 Module 6: Visualizations & Reporting

  • Overview of visual types in Power BI

  • Creating visuals: Bar, Line, Pie, Matrix, Cards, Maps

  • Custom visuals from marketplace

  • Tooltips, slicers, and filters

  • Bookmarking and drill-through

  • Designing for interactivity and storytelling

🎨 Module 7: Report Formatting & UX

  • Formatting visuals and themes

  • Titles, labels, legends

  • Syncing slicers

  • Page navigation

  • Mobile view design

☁️ Module 8: Publishing and Sharing

  • Power BI Service overview

  • Publishing reports to Power BI Service

  • Workspaces and apps

  • Sharing dashboards and collaboration

  • Data refresh scheduling

  • Power BI Gateway

🧪 Module 9: Advanced Topics (Optional/Intermediate+)

  • Row-level security (RLS)

  • Advanced DAX techniques

  • Performance optimization tips

  • Incremental refresh

  • Integration with Excel, Teams, SharePoint

  • Using Python/R in Power BI

🧩 Module 10: Capstone Project

  • Real-world dashboard challenge

  • Connect, model, and visualize a business case (e.g., Sales, Finance, HR)

  • Peer review and feedback

  • Final report submission

✅ Why Choose PM Expert for Power BI Training?

Why Choose PM Expert for Power BI Training?

🌟 1. Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Our Power BI training is designed by experts with hands-on experience in project management and data analytics. The curriculum covers everything from the basics to advanced features—tailored to real-world business use cases.

👨‍🏫 2. Expert Trainers

Learn from certified professionals with years of industry and teaching experience. PM Expert's trainers don't just teach Power BI—they use it to solve complex business problems every day.

🧠 3. Hands-On, Practical Learning

We believe in learning by doing. Our sessions are packed with:

  • Live projects

  • Case studies

  • Business dashboards

  • Data modeling exercises
    So you're job-ready from day one.

📈 4. Business & Project Management Focus

We go beyond just Power BI features—we show you how to use Power BI in project management, financial analysis, operations, HR, and sales dashboards, so the training directly benefits your career.

💼 5. Career Support & Certification

  • Get a recognized certificate of completion

  • Resume-building and Power BI project portfolio tips

  • Interview preparation and career guidance from experts

🌐 6. Flexible Learning Options

Choose from:

  • Online live classes

  • Self-paced video modules

  • Corporate training programs All with lifetime access to course materials and recordings.

🤝 7. Trusted by Professionals and Enterprises

PM Expert has trained 1000+ professionals and corporate teams from industries like IT, banking, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing—earning top ratings and testimonials.

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