Module 1: Get Started with Microsoft Data Analytics
This module explores the different roles in the data space, outlines the
important roles and responsibilities of a Data Analysts, and then explores the
landscape of the Power BI portfolio.
Lessons:
- Data Analytics and Microsoft
- Getting Started with Power BI
Module 2: Getting Data in Power BI
This module explores identifying and retrieving data from various data
sources. You will also learn the options for connectivity and data storage and
understand the difference and performance implications of connecting directly to
data vs. importing it.
Lessons:
- Data Analytics and Microsoft
- Optimize Performance
- Resolve Data Errors
Module 3: Cleaning, Transforming, and Loading Data in Power BI
This module teaches you the process of profiling and understanding the
condition of the data. They will learn how to identify anomalies, look at the
size and shape of their data, and perform the proper data cleaning and
transforming steps to prepare the data for loading into the model.
Lessons:
- Shaping the Data
- Profiling the Data
- Enhance the data structure
Module 4: Design a Data Model in Power BI
This module teaches the fundamental concepts of designing and developing a
data model for proper performance and scalability. This module will also help
you understand and tackle many of the common data modeling issues, including
relationships, security, and performance.
Lessons:
- Introduction to data modeling
- Working with tables
- Dimensions and Hierarchies
Module 5: Create Model Calculations using DAX in Power BI
This module introduces you to the world of DAX and its true power for
enhancing a model. You will learn about aggregations and the concepts of
Measures, calculated columns and tables, and Time Intelligence functions to
solve calculation and data analysis problems.
Lessons:
- Introduction to DAX
- Real-time dashboards
- Advanced DAX
Module 6: Optimize Model Performance in Power BI
In this module you are introduced to steps, processes, concepts, and data
modeling best practices necessary to optimize a data model for enterprise-level
performance.
Lessons:
- Optimize the data model for performance
- Optimize DirectQuery Models
Module 7: Create Reports in Power BI
This module introduces you to the fundamental concepts and principles of
designing and building a report, including selecting the correct visuals,
designing a page layout, and applying basic but critical functionality. The
important topic of designing for accessibility is also covered.
Lessons:
- Design a report
- Enhance the report
Module 8: Create Dashboards in Power BI
In this module you will learn how to tell a compelling story through the use
of dashboards and the different navigation tools available to provide
navigation. You will be introduced to features and functionality and how to
enhance dashboards for usability and insights.
Lessons:
- Create a Dashboard
- Real-time Dashboards
- Enhance a Dashboard
Module 9: Identify Patterns and Trends in Power BI
This module helps you apply additional features to enhance the report for
analytical insights in the data, equipping you with the steps to use the report
for actual data analysis. You will also perform advanced analytics using AI
visuals on the report for even deeper and meaningful data insights.
Lessons:
- Advanced Analytics
- Data Insights through AI visuals
Module 10: Create and Manage Workspaces in Power BI
This module will introduce you to Workspaces, including how to create and
manage them. You will also learn how to share content, including reports and
dashboards, and then learn how to distribute an App.
Lessons:
- Creating Workspaces
- Sharing and Managing Assets
Module 11: Manage Files and Datasets in Power BI
This module will introduce you to parameters and datasets. You will also
learn how to manage datasets and parameters, build dynamic reports with
parameters, and set dataset refresh options.
Lessons:
Module 12: Row-level Security in Power BI
This module will introduce you to row-level security, both static and dynamic
methods, and how to implement.
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