Course Overview
The Power BI Course is designed for students who like to learn by doing. Packed with real-life business scenarios along with quizzes and projects to build, this course will give you the solid understanding required to jump start your career as a Power BI developer, business intelligence analyst, or a multi-skilled data scientist. It will not only teach you how to create stunning dashboards but will also introduce you to data modeling and data transformations. You will learn how to write DAX, set up calculated columns and measures, generate roles, and, of course, share your dashboards with your team or clients. Power BI allows you to connect to hundreds of data sources and quickly analyze your data for.
Duration
5 days
Target Audience
- Sales professionals
- Marketing teams
- Data analysts
- Business intelligence professionals
- Executives and managers
Organizational Impacts
- Enhanced ability to make data-driven decisions, leading to improved sales strategies
- Increased efficiency in sales reporting and data visualization
- Better understanding of sales trends and performance metrics
- Improved alignment of sales goals with organizational objectives
- Streamlined sales data management and reporting processes
Personal Impacts
- Improved proficiency in Power BI for analyzing and visualizing sales data
- Enhanced skills in creating and interpreting sales reports and dashboards
- Greater ability to identify key sales trends and insights
- Increased confidence in presenting data-driven sales recommendations
- Career advancement opportunities through improved data analysis capabilities
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of Power BI and its application in sales analytics
- Learn to connect Power BI to various sales data sources
- Develop skills in creating and managing sales data models
- Master the creation of interactive sales reports and dashboards
- Apply DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to perform advanced sales data analysis
- Implement data visualization techniques to effectively communicate sales insights
- Explore case studies to apply learned concepts to real-world sales scenarios
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Power BI and Setup
- Overview and introduction to Power BI
- Installation and setup of Power BI Desktop
- Connecting to various data sources
- Understanding Import vs DirectQuery
- Importing data from Excel and using the Query Editor
- Case Study/Practical Component: Create a Power BI report using data from an Excel file, demonstrating different connection options and data transformation techniques.
Module 2: Data Import and Management
- Entering data manually and creating initial data models
- Managing relationships, hierarchies, and data refreshes
- Setting roles and using the "Ask a Question" feature
- Case Study/Practical Component: Develop a data model from a provided dataset, implement various relationships and hierarchies, and set up data refresh schedules.
Module 3: Data Modelling Fundamentals
- Using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for calculations
- Creating calculated columns and measures
- Understanding Star Schema vs Snowflake Schema
- Investigating filter flows and bi-directional cross-filtering
- Applying functions like CALCULATE, TIME INTELLIGENCE, ALL, FILTER, and iterators
- Case Study/Practical Component: Build a data model with DAX calculations, including measures and calculated columns, and analyze data using different schema designs and filter flows.
Module 4: Creating Data Visualizations
- Designing reports using different visual elements (bar charts, gauge charts, card visuals, maps)
- Applying slicers, conditional formatting, and custom colors
- Implementing features like drill-through, filters, and bookmarks
- Case Study/Practical Component: Design a comprehensive report with various visualizations, including charts and maps, and apply advanced formatting and interactive features.
Module 5: Designing Dashboards
- Dashboard Design Principles
- Creating Interactive Dashboards
- Integrating Visuals and Reports
- Customizing Dashboards
- Sharing and Publishing Dashboards
- Case Study/Practical Component: Create a fully interactive dashboard integrating multiple reports and visuals, applying design principles, and set up sharing and publishing options.
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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