Welcome to the Data Storytelling with Power BI course, where you'll embark on a journey to acquire practical expertise in data transformation and visualization. Leverage the potential of Power BI to create narratives through structured data, leading to the discovery of more profound insights.
Throughout this course, you'll explore the industry-specific applications of Power BI and delve into its various features and functionalities.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Explain essential concepts in data connectivity, transformation, and modeling using Power BI effectively.
- Apply DAX formulas and functions to create measures, build relationships, and perform advanced calculations.
- Design engaging and interactive visuals, reports, and dashboards to address diverse business requirements.
- Evaluate Power BI Service capabilities to deploy, secure, and publish reports for scalable, data‑driven insights.
This course is designed for a diverse audience: freshers, data analyst, business analysts, business intelligence analyst and IT professionals who are looking to enhance their data analysis skills through Power BI.
Prior experience with Microsoft Excel or spreadsheet applications can be beneficial when working with Power BI.
Embark on an educational voyage to master Microsoft Power BI and enhance your skills in creating efficient Reports and Dashboards using the Power BI ecosystem.
In this module, you will explore the world of business intelligence and derive stories from data and present them to a targeted audience. You will also learn to identify and implement transformations in data for visualization with Power BI Desktop.
Installation of Power BI Desktop and Service•6 minutes
Working with Power BI•6 minutes
Frameworks for Data Model - I•7 minutes
Frameworks for Data Model - II•8 minutes
Power BI Desktop Interface•10 minutes
Power BI Service Interface•10 minutes
Data Sources in Power BI Desktop•8 minutes
Transforming Data - I•7 minutes
Transforming Data - II•6 minutes
Cleaning Data - I•6 minutes
Cleaning Data - II•3 minutes
Shaping Data - Relationships•6 minutes
Analyzing the Scenario•4 minutes
Transformations - Adjusting the Data•6 minutes
Transformations - Adding New Data•6 minutes
Transformations - Sorting New Data•4 minutes
Practice Project - Problem Statement•2 minutes
Practice Project - Solution•5 minutes
Summary for Data Modeling and Transformation•2 minutes
9 readings•Total 145 minutes
Welcome to Data Storytelling with Power BI•10 minutes
Requirements for Installing Power BI Desktop •10 minutes
Power BI Licesnses•10 minutes
Building Blocks of Power BI•10 minutes
How to Use Discussion Forums•5 minutes
Types of Data Sources and Connections•10 minutes
Practice Session Problem Description•10 minutes
Problem Statement: San Francisco's Call Record Analysis•60 minutes
Solution: San Francisco’s Call Record Analysis•20 minutes
9 assignments•Total 41 minutes
Practice Quiz: Basics of Power BI•3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Data Modeling•3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Data Handling•3 minutes
Practice Quiz on Transformations•2 minutes
Knowledge Check: Introduction to Power BI•5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Data Frameworks•5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Shaping Data•5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Transformations•5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Data Modeling and Transformation•10 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 30 minutes
Introduce Yourself•10 minutes
List out notable differences between Power BI Desktop and Service•10 minutes
List alternate steps for the methods/techniques shown in the Practice Session•10 minutes
Data Analysis Expression (DAX)
Module 2•5 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will learn to manipulate data with DAX formulas to create measures and columns, operate these transformations with the help of DAX functions, and create relationships to manage data.
Practice Project III: Modifying Measures•6 minutes
Practice Project IV: Insights•8 minutes
Summary for DAX•2 minutes
5 readings•Total 135 minutes
DAX Formula List•25 minutes
Starting out with DAX in Power BI•20 minutes
DAX Problem Description•10 minutes
Project: Majestic Traders: Kings of Import and Export•60 minutes
Solution: Majestic Traders: Kings of Import and Export•20 minutes
7 assignments•Total 31 minutes
Practice Quiz: DAX Queries•2 minutes
Practice Quiz: DAX Operations•2 minutes
Practice Quiz: DAX Functions•2 minutes
Knowledge Check: DAX•5 minutes
Knowledge Check: DAX Operations•5 minutes
Knowledge Check: DAX Functions•5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Mastering DAX •10 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
Do you find DAX easy to use with Power BI?•10 minutes
Do you think DAX gives you more control over data or it restricts Power Query Editor?•10 minutes
Data Visualization
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will learn to create data visuals with the help of common charts and custom visuals and understand how they work. We will also learn about the best practices that are to be followed while building paginated reports and dashboards.
Visualizing Data II: Problem Description•3 minutes
Visualizing Data III: Loading Data•5 minutes
Visualizing Data IV: Creating Visuals•6 minutes
Visualizing Data V: Arranging Visuals•5 minutes
Visualizing Data VI: Managing Visuals •5 minutes
Practice Project I: Problem Description•5 minutes
Practice Project II: Transforming Data•6 minutes
Practice Project III: Creating Visuals•5 minutes
Practice Project IV: Arranging Visuals•6 minutes
Practice Project V: Syncing Visuals•4 minutes
Summary for Data Visualization•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 80 minutes
Project: Visualizing Netflix Dataset•60 minutes
Solution: Visualizing Netflix Dataset•20 minutes
6 assignments•Total 30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Practice Session Visualizing Data•3 minutes
Practice Quiz on Charts•2 minutes
Knowledge Check: Introduction to Visuals•5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Visualizing Data•5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Practice Session Visualizing Charts•5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Visualization•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
What modifications would you implement in the Practice Project's generated report to align it with your perspective?•10 minutes
Power BI Service
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will learn about Power BI Service, make use of the features after publishing reports and dashboards on the Service interface, manage Smart Narrative, use Q & A to draw more insights from data, secure reports and dashboards with security roles, and observe data lineage.
What's included
8 videos2 readings2 assignments
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8 videos•Total 43 minutes
Overview of Power BI Service•4 minutes
Power BI Service I: Loading Data•6 minutes
Power BI Service II: Manipulating Visuals•5 minutes
Power BI Service III: Creating Report•6 minutes
Power BI Service IV: Publishing Reports•7 minutes
Power BI Service V: Dashboarding•7 minutes
Power BI Service VI: AI Insights•6 minutes
Summary for Power BI Service•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 80 minutes
Project: Sales Report•60 minutes
Solution: Sales Report•20 minutes
2 assignments•Total 7 minutes
Practice Quiz on Power BI Service•2 minutes
Knowledge Check: Power BI Service •5 minutes
Course Wrap Up and Assessment
Module 5•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Answer a comprehensive quiz which marks you as a learner who is confident in working with Power BI.
What's included
2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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2 readings•Total 80 minutes
Final Project: Employee Attrition Rate: Data Stories with Impactful Insights •60 minutes
Solution: Employee Attrition Rate: Data Stories with Impactful Insights•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
End Course Knowledge Check: Data Storytelling with Power BI•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Describe Your Learning Journey•10 minutes
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Great course. I learned elements od Power BI and also important aspect of databases. Thanks to course I also discover some features of PBI I have not idea about. Thanks so much. Jiri
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over all good and practical course, some of exam questions are not well designed to measure skills and knowledge,
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The project assignments with the data was very useful for practice. That helped to understand the learnings better.
Data storytelling combines data analysis, visualization, and narrative to communicate insights clearly.
It uses tools like Power BI to create engaging charts and dashboards for impactful decision-making.
What is Power BI?
Power BI is Microsoft’s business intelligence platform that turns raw data into interactive dashboards and reports for actionable insights.
It connects to diverse data sources, enabling advanced analytics, data visualization, and real-time monitoring for businesses and analysts.
Integrated with Microsoft Fabric, Excel, and cloud platforms like AWS, Power BI supports self-service and enterprise analytics.
Who is this Data Storytelling with Power BI course for?
This course is designed for freshers who are novices in Power BI and working professionals aiming for the role of Business Analyst, Data Analyst, etc. The main aim is to use Power BI data story to create impactful visuals.
What are the prerequisites for Data Storytelling with Power BI course?
The prerequisites for learning Data Storytelling with Power BI include:
Data Fundamentals: A basic understanding of data concepts, such as databases, tables, and data types.
Excel Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel can be helpful since Power BI shares some similarities in data manipulation and formulas.
Data Sources: Understanding of where your data is stored, whether it's in databases, spreadsheets, cloud services, or other sources.
Power BI Pro: Access to Power BI Pro or free Power BI Pro trial accessed through @onmicrosoft.com account
While these are helpful prerequisites, it's worth noting that Power BI is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to many users. Beginners can start with basic tasks and gradually build their skills as they gain more experience with the tool.
How long is the Data Storytelling with Power BI course?
Data Storytelling with Power BI is structured for completion within five weeks, with an average of 3-4 hours to be allocated per week to complete all items present in the course structure.
Does the Data Storytelling with Power BI course cover Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service?
Yes, the course is designed to cover Power BI Desktop and Service.
Will I learn how to create custom visualizations?
Yes, Custom Visuals are created with their configurations to show the best results.
Are real-world case studies included?
Yes, real-world case studies and use case demonstrations are highly emphasized, and practical hands-on are shown at the end of each week.
Do I need a Power BI license to take this course?
Yes, There are three types of Power BI licenses: Free, Pro, and Premium/Premium per capacity. Before enrolling in the course, the learner must subscribe to the Power BI Pro license, which can be gained via onmicrosoft.com account credentials. This course is designed and implemented on a Power BI Pro account.
What software and hardware requirements are there for this course?
Operating System Compatibility: Power BI Desktop is compatible with the following Windows operating systems:
Windows 11 (64-bit) or Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: A 64-bit processor with at least 1.4 GHz speed or higher is recommended.
Memory (RAM): A minimum of 4 GB RAM is required, but 8 GB or more is recommended for better performance.
Hard Drive Space: You need at least 2 GB of free hard drive space for the installation.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.