Power BI QuickStart
Business Intelligence course
Take your data analysis to the next level with the latest BI tool from Microsoft
The Challenge
How do you get the essential information for decision-making?
Power BI is a robust Business Intelligence (BI) information visualization and analysis platform. The Power BI desktop application offers the ability to structure data models from almost any data source and utilizes tools similar to Power Query and Power Pivot, which are familiar to Excel users.
Additionally, you’ll be able to distribute dashboards inside and outside your organization using the Power BI online service.
The next level in data analysis is already here.
Ready to get started?
Training Summary
Discover the next level in data analysis by participating in the Power BI Desktop Quick Start course
Who should attend?
The following profiles will benefit from this course:
- Advanced MS Excel users
- Data analysts and reporting
- Database users
Notes: Knowledge of MS Excel at an advanced level is an advantage for attending the course. No previous experience with Power BI is required.
What do participants get?
By the end of this course, you will:
- Familiarize yourself with Power BI Desktop
- Learn how to access data from various sources
- Be able to build analytics and visual reports using Power BI capabilities
- Be able to distribute dashboards to users inside and outside your organization
- Transition from reporting in Excel or Access to reporting in Power BI
- Be able to generate visually impressive analyses that users can easily understand
Trainer
Cristian Stirbescu
Microsoft Certified Senior Trainer
Microsoft certified trainer since 2012. Frequently recognized as one of the best trainers in the industry. Interacts openly with learners through a fresh approach to course delivery.
Hardware requirements for Power BI Desktop
To take full advantage of all the capabilities offered by the PowerBI program, we recommend that you consider the following:
Minimum requirements:
- Processor: Intel I5 (2 cores) or equivalent AMD Ryzen
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: SSD
- Display resolution: HD
- Operating System: Windows 10
Recommended requirements:
- Processor: Intel I5 or I7 (4 cores) or AMD Ryzen equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Storage: SSD
- Display resolution: Full HD
- Operating System: Windows 10
Power BI course agenda
The topics are delivered in an interactive format, with frequently used scenarios covering the following areas:
Introduction to Power BI Desktop: Power BI Desktop Interface
Import data: Import data from folder
Processing data
- Filtering information
- Sorting data
- Sorting by columns
- Data source cleaning
- Using “Append queries”
- Using Merge queries
- Grouping data
- Formatting data
- Adding conditional columns
- Custom columns
- Organizing queries in groups
- Working with calendar data
- Operating without undo in Power Query Editor
- Entering data
- Using “Query parameters”
Data Models in Power BI Desktop
- Visualizing and creating relationships
- Creating calculated columns
- Optimizing models for reporting
- Creating calculated measures
- Creating and managing hierarchies
- Using calculated tables
Visualizing data in Power BI Desktop
- Chart types
- Filtering
- Clustering
- Slicer
- Analytics pane
- Table styles
- Images, shapes and text boxes
Working collaboratively with MS Excel
Lucrul colaborativ cu MS Excel
Using Direct connectivity
Using mobile applications to access the Power BI service
Registration
We offer price options for individual participation and for groups.
For groups of more than 10 participants variable discount is included for courses dedicated to your organization.
PrIce per participant
1-9 participants
For individual participation or groups of up to 9 participants
price per group
10-15 participants
Fixed price for groups of 10 to 15 participants
Customized training
Dedicated sessions
Dedicated sessions are available for a minimum of 8 participants.
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In-House Sessions
Do you have a group of at least 8 colleagues interested in this topic and would you like to organize a dedicated session for your company?
Let’s get in touch!
Send us an email at training@axioma-solutions.co.uk
Copyright information
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