Power BI Data Analyst Prep

Instructors: SkillUp

Access provided by Somaiya Vidyavihar University

8,621 already enrolled

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

56 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

56 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain how to prepare data for analysis by importing and resolving errors using Power BI.
Examine the process of creating data models using Power BI Desktop models.
Discover effective data visualizations and compelling reports to communicate your insights.
Describe the steps to publish reports, design interactive dashboards, and safeguard the data by using the security features in Power BI.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Learn more about Coursera for Business

logos of Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G and L'Oreal

There are 2 modules in this course

This foundational course aims to equip you with an understanding of Power BI, exploring its core features and components of its user-friendly interface, and the capabilities it offers.

By the end of the course, you will be able to: - Explain how to prepare data for analysis by importing and resolving errors using Power BI. - Examine the process of creating data models using Power BI Desktop models. - Discover effective data visualizations and compelling reports to communicate your insights. - Describe the steps to publish reports, design interactive dashboards, and safeguard the data by using the security features in Power BI. You'll dive into the details of Power BI Desktop models, mastering model fundamentals and frameworks and using that knowledge to build your own data models. This specialized short course is tailored for individuals interested in pursuing a career as a data analyst and leveraging Power BI. No prior data analytics experience or degree is required to take this course. However, having some working knowledge of data analysis, including preparing, modeling, and visualizing data and deriving actionable insights, and applying domain expertise will be helpful.

The module begins with an overview of the features and components of Power BI that make it a great tool for data analysis. You'll learn about how Power Query is leveraged for data extraction from diverse sources and make critical decisions about storage modes and connectivity types. Additionally, you'll master profiling and cleansing of data and loading it into Power BI before diving into data modeling. Additionally, you will gain insight into Power BI data models and the selection of data loading approaches. You will also learn how to simplify the process of creating data models, emphasizing techniques such as star schema design. In the section on DAX functions, you will learn to perform advanced calculations in tabular data models. Finally, you’ll learn to recognize the significance of data granularity for performance and usability.

What's included

11 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

11 videos Total 57 minutes

Course introduction 4 minutes
Features and components of Power BI 6 minutes
Overview of data analysis 5 minutes
Import data from different file formats 5 minutes
Different types of storage modes 6 minutes
Data import errors and performance issues 6 minutes
Clean and transform data in Power BI 6 minutes
Overview of data model frameworks 4 minutes
Determine a Power BI model framework 3 minutes
Create a data model in Power BI 6 minutes
Use basic data analysis expressions (DAX) functions 6 minutes

3 readings Total 10 minutes

Course overview 3 minutes
How data analysis with Power BI helps in your role 3 minutes
Optimize data models for performance in Power BI 4 minutes

3 assignments Total 25 minutes

Graded quiz: Prepare the data for analysis with Microsoft Power BI 10 minutes
Practice quiz: Importing data in Power BI and preparing for analysis 9 minutes
Practice quiz: Designing data models in Power BI 6 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 5 minutes

Meet and greet 5 minutes

In this module, you'll explore various visualization types that enable you to implement effective data visualization. Learn the art of designing reports for compelling storytelling and discover techniques to refine your reports. Additionally, you'll dive into data analytics within Power BI, which helps you perform tasks such as identifying outliers, grouping data, and applying time series analysis. Finally, you'll also become proficient in navigating the Power BI service workspace, creating dynamic dashboards, and adding essential security measures to ensure your data is safe.

What's included

9 videos5 readings3 assignments

9 videos Total 48 minutes

Visualization types in Power BI 6 minutes
Implement effective data visualization 5 minutes
Data storytelling in reports 5 minutes
Design reports for filtering 6 minutes
Techniques to refine reports 5 minutes
Data analytics in Power BI 6 minutes
Navigate the Power BI service workspace 4 minutes
Create a dashboard using Power BI 5 minutes
Add security to Power BI Dashboard 6 minutes

5 readings Total 15 minutes

Create reports for mobile use 4 minutes
Create paginated reports 4 minutes
Share and publish reports and dashboards 4 minutes
Congratulations and next steps 2 minutes
Thanks from the course team 1 minute

3 assignments Total 23 minutes

Graded quiz: Data visualization in Power BI and workspace management 10 minutes
Practice quiz: Design data visualizations in Power BI 9 minutes
Practice quiz: Deploy and maintain assets in Power BI 4 minutes

Instructors

Instructor ratings

(13 ratings)

SkillUp

128 Courses 435,206 learners

Offered by

SkillUp

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Learner since 2018

"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."

Jennifer J.

Learner since 2020

"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."

Larry W.

Learner since 2021

"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."

Chaitanya A.

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Learner reviews

5 stars
84.12%
4 stars
7.93%
3 stars
3.17%
2 stars
3.17%
1 star
1.58%

Showing 3 of 56

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

The course covers a lot in a very interesting way and helps a lot to understand the areas better.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

its Helpful Course to understand the Basic and Advance Concepts of Microsoft Power BI.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

This course has offered tutorials and practical demonstrations, enabling learners to master Power BI tools efficiently & apply them effectively in data analysis.

View more reviews