Data Analysis using Power BI Desktop – Level 1 – Report Builder
Course Duration
2 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required.
Course Description
This is the first course in the exclusive Data Analysis using Power BI Desktop series. This course lays the foundation for Power BI Report Builders. Report Builders will learn everything they need to create highly effective stand-alone and multi-page narrative reports using data sources that are created using Power BI Desktop. This course covers the use of both the Power BI Desktop application as well as the Power BI Service.
Course Outline
- Unit 1: Introducing Power BI
- Power BI as Part of Power Platform
- What is Power BI
- Power BI Overview
- Unit 2: Understanding Power BI Data Models
- Terminology
- Introduction to Tables & Relationships
- Introduction to Data Model Schemas
- Unit 3: Defining Reports
- Power BI Reports
- Overview of Report Objectives
- Data-Driven Narratives
- Unit 4: Building Power BI Desktop Reports
- Working in Power BI Desktop
- Creating Visuals
- Formatting and Organizing Visuals
- Sharing
- Unit 5: Report Actions & Filtering
- Drill-down, Drill through, and other Data Actions
- Interactions using Filters
- Visual Interactions
- Bookmarks and Buttons
- Unit 6: Power BI Service
- Introduction to Power BI Services
- Adding Reports and Data
- Power BI Service Report Features
- Refreshing Power BI Data
- Unit 7: Building Power BI Service Dashboards
- Building Dashboards
- Organizing Dashboard Elements
- Unit 8: Service Analytics Features
- Understanding Dashboard Q & A
- Quick Insights
- Unit 9: Sharing Dashboards, Reports & Datasets
- Sharing Content
- Publish an App in Power BI
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Data Analysis using Power BI Desktop - Level 1 course cover?
This course is the foundation of IT Dojo's custom Power BI Desktop series. It teaches Report Builders how to create stand-alone and multi-page narrative reports using Power BI Desktop and how to publish, refresh, and share them through the Power BI Service. Topics include data models, visuals, filtering, dashboards, and Power BI Service features.
How long is IT Dojo's Data Analysis using Power BI Desktop - Level 1 training?
IT Dojo's Data Analysis using Power BI Desktop - Level 1 training is 2 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers Data Analysis using Power BI Desktop - Level 1 as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
Who should attend this course?
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government. The course is designed for Report Builders who want to create reports and dashboards in Power BI Desktop and share them through the Power BI Service.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers Data Analysis using Power BI Desktop - Level 1 on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule Data Analysis using Power BI Desktop - Level 1 for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.