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There are 6 modules in this course
This course teaches Power BI dashboards, data modeling, and business intelligence reporting using real-world data. If you’re comfortable with Excel, you already have the foundation needed to build professional Power BI reports. This complete Power BI course does not teach Excel fundamentals and does not require prior Power BI experience.
Power BI may seem like a more advanced environment, but many of its tools and concepts will feel familiar to Excel users. With this foundation, you’ll learn how to model data, create effective visualizations, and make data-driven business decisions using large volumes of data in Power BI.
We will help you build core Power BI knowledge and skills, including:
• Importing data from Excel and other locations into Power BI.
• Understanding the Power BI environment and its three Views.
• Building beginner-to-moderate level skills for navigating the Power BI product.
• Exploring influential relationships within datasets.
• Designing Power BI visuals, reports, and dashboards.
• Sharing, presenting, and collaborating on dashboards in Power BI Service.
For this course you will need:
• At least a free Power BI licensed account, including: 1) The Power BI desktop application, 2) Power BI Online in Microsoft 365.
• A basic understanding of data analysis processes in Excel.
Who Should Take This Course:
- Business students
- Small business owners
- Business and operations professionals
- Analysts and project managers
- Anyone interested in making data-driven business decisions
Course duration is approximately three hours. Learning is divided into five modules, the fifth being a cumulative assessment. The curriculum design includes video lessons, interactive learning using short, how-to video tutorials, and practice opportunities using COMPLEMENTARY DATASETS.
Join us as you begin your journey in Business Intelligence with Power BI.
Many of the same data management tools and mechanisms exist across both Microsoft Excel and Power BI. This means Excel users are uniquely positioned to transition to data modeling and visualization in Power BI! Using methods that will feel familiar, you can learn to use Power BI to make data-driven business decisions using large volumes of data. We will help you to build fundamental Power BI knowledge and skills, including: importing data from Excel and other locations into Power BI; understanding the Power BI environment and its three Views; building beginner-to-moderate level skills for navigating the Power BI product; exploring influential relationships within datasets; designing Power BI visuals and reports; and building effective dashboards for sharing, presenting, and collaborating with peers in Power BI Service. Join us for the journey!
What's included
11 videos3 readings3 assignments
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11 videos•Total 27 minutes
Course Introduction and Objectives •5 minutes
Overview of Power BI•3 minutes
Understand Power BI Licenses•3 minutes
Understand Data Importation and the Table View•2 minutes
Overview of the Table View in Power BI•3 minutes
Get Data into Power BI•3 minutes
Clean and Transform Data•4 minutes
Access the Power Query Editor•1 minute
Manage Transformed Data in the Applied Steps List•3 minutes
Execute Basic Math Operations to a Column•1 minute
Replace Errors in a Column•1 minute
3 readings•Total 5 minutes
A Note on Power BI Access and Course Contact Information•2 minutes
STOP: Retrieve a Course Sample Dataset•1 minute
A Few Notes Regarding Power BI Interface•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 12 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Import Your Data!•5 minutes
Checkpoint: Importing, Cleaning and Transforming Data•2 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Transform and Clean Your Data•5 minutes
Model Data in Power BI
Module 2•22 minutes to complete
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What's included
5 videos1 reading2 assignments
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5 videos•Total 12 minutes
Introduction to Data Modeling, Report View, and Visualizations•5 minutes
View and Edit Relationships in the Model View•2 minutes
Cardinality and Cross-Filter Directions in Relationships•3 minutes
Edit or Remove Relationships•1 minute
Add a New Relationship Between Tables and Columns•2 minutes
1 reading
Creating Relationships in Model View•0 minutes
2 assignments•Total 10 minutes
Checkpoint: Model Data•2 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Practice Data Modeling•8 minutes
Begin Visualizing Data in Power BI
Module 3•18 minutes to complete
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5 videos2 assignments
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5 videos•Total 9 minutes
Understand the Report View•3 minutes
Overview of the Report View in Power BI•2 minutes
Add a Visualization•1 minute
Overview of Format Features for Visualizations•2 minutes
Change the Visualization Type•1 minute
2 assignments•Total 9 minutes
Checkpoint: Visualize Data •4 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Get to Know the Report View•5 minutes
Work with Different Types of Visualizations
Module 4•1 hour to complete
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14 videos6 assignments
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14 videos•Total 26 minutes
Understand Text Visualization Types•6 minutes
Create a Visualization Card•1 minute
Create a Table Visualization•1 minute
Create a KPI Chart•2 minutes
Create a Key Influencers Chart•3 minutes
Intro to Chart Visualizations•2 minutes
Create a Scatter Chart•2 minutes
Create a Waterfall Chart•3 minutes
Create a Funnel Chart•1 minute
Create a Ribbon Chart•1 minute
Filters, Slicers, and Data Drilling •2 minutes
Create a Slicer•1 minute
Analyze Your Visualization•2 minutes
Drill Down and Drill Up in a Visualization•2 minutes
6 assignments•Total 29 minutes
Checkpoint: Text Visualizations•2 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Practice Creating Text Visualizations!•7 minutes
Checkpoint: Chart Visualizations•3 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Practice Creating Chart Visualizations!•7 minutes
Checkpoint: Filters, Slicers, and Data Drilling•3 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Practice Using Filters and Slicers!•7 minutes
Work with Dashboards in Power BI Online
Module 5•1 hour to complete
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12 videos4 assignments
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12 videos•Total 21 minutes
Introduction to Power BI Service•4 minutes
Publish a Dataset or Report•1 minute
View My Workspace in the Power BI Service•1 minute
View Workspaces in the Power BI Service•1 minute
Overview of Dashboards•4 minutes
Create a New Dashboard•1 minute
Add a Tile to a Dashboard•2 minutes
Pin a Tile from a Report•1 minute
Subscribe to a Power BI Dashboard•2 minutes
Share a Report •2 minutes
Share a Report to a Teams Channel•1 minute
Export a Report to PowerPoint•1 minute
4 assignments•Total 14 minutes
Checkpoint: Workspaces and Dashboards•2 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Explore Workspaces and Dashboards!•5 minutes
Checkpoint: Integrate Power BI With Microsoft Applications•2 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Share Your Report!•5 minutes
Cumulative Assessment
Module 6•10 minutes to complete
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1 reading1 assignment
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1 reading
Congratulations!•0 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
Final Test: From Excel to Power BI•10 minutes
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a little to slopy, too direct to the point, no background examples but to be familiar with the Power BI, could be a start.
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It was a very informative course. The instructor explained all the important elements of PowerBI in a very effective way.
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The course provided adequate knowledge about the conversion of data from excel to power BI. it would definitely use this tool for my professional work in future
No. This is a full Power BI course. Excel knowledge is helpful but Excel is not taught.
Do I need prior Power BI experience?
No. The course teaches Power BI from the ground up using practical, real-world examples.
Who is this course for?
Professionals with understanding of Excel and want to build professional dashboards and reports in Power BI.
What software do I need for this course?
You’ll need Power BI Desktop (free) and a Power BI Online account in Microsoft 365. No other software is required.
Will this course help me create real-world dashboards?
Yes. You’ll learn to build professional, interactive dashboards and reports used in real business scenarios.
Do I need to know data modeling or visualization before this course?
No prior experience is required. The course teaches Power BI data modeling, visualization, and dashboard skills from the ground up.
Can I take this course if I am not a business professional?
Yes. Anyone interested in making data-driven business decisions, analyzing data, or creating dashboards can benefit from this course.
How long is the course and how is it structured?
The course is approximately three hours, divided into five modules, with the final module as a cumulative assessment. Lessons include videos, interactive tutorials, and practice using complementary datasets. You are encouraged to practice as much as possible to improve your skills throughout the course and beyond.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. 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.