Mastering Power BI One to One Class (Personal) with Santosh Kumar

Course Title: Mastering Power BI

Course Overview:

This course is designed to provide you with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to become proficient in using Power BI for data analysis and visualization. Each module will cover essential concepts and techniques, supplemented with hands-on exercises to reinforce your learning.

Module 1: Introduction to Power BI

• Understanding the Power BI ecosystem
• Installing and setting up Power BI Desktop
• Navigating the Power BI interface
• Importing data from various sources
• Introduction to data modeling

Module 2: Data Transformation and Cleaning

• Exploring and understanding your data
• Data cleaning and shaping using Power Query Editor
• Transforming data with applied steps
• Combining data from multiple sources
• Advanced data transformation techniques

Module 3: Data Modeling and Relationships

• Understanding data modeling concepts
• Creating relationships between tables
• Implementing DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for calculated columns and measures
• Working with date tables and time intelligence functions
• Optimizing data models for performance

Module 4: Data Visualization Fundamentals

• Principles of effective data visualization
• Creating basic visualizations: bar charts, line charts, pie charts, etc.
• Formatting and customizing visuals
• Working with hierarchies and drill-down capabilities
• Creating interactive reports and dashboards

Module 5: Advanced Visualization Techniques

• Utilizing custom visuals and marketplace extensions
• Implementing advanced chart types: waterfall charts, KPIs, gauges, etc.
• Exploring advanced formatting options
• Applying themes and templates for consistency
• Incorporating storytelling techniques into your reports

Module 6: Sharing and Collaboration

• Publishing reports to the Power BI service
• Configuring data refresh schedules
• Sharing reports and dashboards with colleagues and stakeholders
• Collaborating with Power BI workspaces and sharing settings
• Using Power BI apps for distribution

Module 7: Data Analysis and Insights

• Analyzing data using Power BI's built-in analytical tools
• Applying filters, slicers, and cross-filtering techniques
• Performing advanced analytics with Q&A and Quick Insights
• Leveraging AI and machine learning capabilities for data analysis
• Extracting actionable insights from your data

Module 8: Power BI Administration and Governance

• Managing security and access control in Power BI
• Implementing row-level security (RLS)
• Monitoring usage and performance with Power BI Admin Portal
• Establishing best practices for governance and compliance
• Scaling Power BI for enterprise deployments

Module 9: Advanced Topics and Tips

• Tips for optimizing report performance
• Working with large datasets and DirectQuery mode
• Integrating Power BI with other Microsoft tools (Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• Introduction to Power BI Premium features
• Exploring Power BI Embedded for application integration

Module 10: Real-world Projects and Case Studies

• Applying your skills to real-world scenarios and datasets
• Developing end-to-end solutions from data acquisition to insights delivery
• Analyzing case studies and industry examples
• Presenting your own Power BI project