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Power BI Foundations and Solution Architecture

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Power BI Foundations and Solution Architecture

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze Power BI architecture, licensing, and collaboration features to design scalable BI solutions

  • Evaluate storage modes and dataflows to optimize performance and data management strategies

  • Design and distribute Power BI reports aligned with organizational requirements and best practices

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May 2026

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

This module introduces the core features of Power BI, including connecting to data sources, building and enhancing semantic models, and leveraging the Power BI service for report sharing and collaboration. Learners will also explore dataflows for data transformation and discover how to track business objectives using goals and scorecards. By the end, you'll be equipped to create, enhance, and share insightful Power BI reports.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module explores the various Power BI licensing options, including Fabric Capacity, Premium Per User, Premium Per Capacity, EM SKUs, and Report Server licensing. Learners will gain a clear understanding of how different licenses impact Power BI capabilities and deployment scenarios. By the end, you will be able to select and justify the most appropriate licensing model for specific business needs.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module explores the various methods for sharing and distributing Power BI reports and dashboards, including the use of workspaces, apps, and granular permissions. Learners will gain practical knowledge on selecting the most appropriate sharing strategy for different collaboration scenarios. By the end, you will be able to confidently manage report access and distribution within Power BI environments.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

This module explores how organizations can effectively adopt Power BI, focusing on self-service business intelligence and enterprise report distribution. Learners will discover best practices for publishing reports and ensuring data quality through stewardship. By the end, you'll understand the key steps and considerations for successful Power BI deployment.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through the process of selecting the appropriate storage mode for semantic models, considering factors such as performance, data residency, and security requirements. Learners will explore the use of composite models and aggregations to optimize data handling and report responsiveness. Practical steps for creating and mapping aggregation tables in Power BI are also covered.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

This module explores the selection and configuration of intermediate data storage solutions in Power BI, focusing on the differences between dataflows and datamarts. Learners will gain practical knowledge of integrating Azure Data Lake and Azure SQL Database as storage layers and understand how these choices impact data accessibility and transformation workflows.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

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