LRN0171 - Introduction to Power BI (Business Intelligence)
Course Description
Unlock insights with Power BI, a popular Microsoft business analytics tool. In this course, learn to use Power BI Desktop to easily extract, transform, and load data. Create interactive visualizations like charts, maps, and KPIs to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions based on your company's data.
Course Outline
Unit 1
Overview
-Power BI Components
-Install Power BI Desktop (free software)
-Getting started
Unit 2
Connect with Data Sources
-Types of data sources
-Import Excel and text files
-Connect to databases (Access)
-Import data from the Web
Unit 3
Transform Data
-Introduction to Power Query
-Shape data
-Filter data
-Understand the Data Model
Unit 4
Creating Reports
-Overview
-Create visuals
-Format reports
-Share your file
Instructor:
Marion Williams
With over 20 years of IT and training experience, Marion Williams has been responsible for designing custom solutions using Access and Excel/VBA. As a trainer, Marion has delivered over 200 seminars to CPA associations across Canada. As technology evolved, Marion currently uses her skills to specialize in training Power BI, a tool used for business intelligence.
Marion earned the FLMI designation which is a comprehensive business education in the context of the insurance and financial services industry with a specialty in Information Technology.
Notes
This course is part of a Digital Badge for those who wish to earn a credential. You may register for this individual class, but if If you would like to earn the Digital Badge, register for LRN0170 - Online Self-Paced Power BI Digital Badge.Applies Towards the Following Digital Badges
- Power BI Digital Badge - Online : Power BI Digital Badge