Data Analysis using Power BI Desktop - Level 1 - Report Builder

Master the art of data storytelling with our Data Analysis using Power BI Desktop Level 1 course, perfect for aspiring report builders looking to create compelling narrative reports using Power BI's robust tools.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Design effective Power BI Desktop reports.

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Implement data-driven narratives for reports.

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Understand Power BI data models and relationships.

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Utilize Power BI Service for publishing and sharing.

Format

  • Instructor-led
  • 2 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

  • Aspiring Data Analysts
  • Business Intelligence Professionals
  • Reporting Specialists
  • Power BI Enthusiasts

Description

This is the first course in TLG Learning’s 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.

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Upcoming Course Dates

August 4-5, 2025

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Virtual: Online - America/Los_Angeles

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$1100

September 8-9, 2025

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Virtual: Online - America/Los_Angeles

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$1100

Course Outline

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Lesson 1: Introducing Power BI

  1. Power BI as Part of Power Apps

  2. What is Power BI

  3. Power BI Overview

Lesson 2: Understanding Power BI Data Models

  1. Understanding Data Terminology

  2. Data Normalization

  3. Understanding Tables & Relationships

  4. Diagnosing Data Models, Data Model Schemas

Lesson 3: Defining a Report

  1. Power BI Reports

  2. Report Objectives

  3. Data-Driven Narrative

Lesson 4: Building Power BI Desktop Reports

  1. Working with managed data

  2. Creating Visuals

  3. Formatting and Organizing Visuals

  4. Sharing

Lesson 5: Report Actions & Filtering

  1. Drill-Down, Drill-Through and other Data Actions

  2. Filters

  3. Visual Interactions

  4. Bookmarks and Buttons

Lesson 6: Report Data

  1. Data Queries vs Data Models

  2. Modifying Report Data

Lesson 7: Data Model Functions

  1. Calculated Columns

  2. What is DAX?

  3. Row Level Security

Lesson 8: Connecting to Power BI Service

  1. Power BI Service Interface

  2. Publish PBIX Reports and Get Data

  3. Creating your own Workspace

  4. Connecting to Data Sources

  5. Refreshing Power BI Data

  6. Power BI service Report Interface Components

Lesson 9: Building Power BI Service Dashboards

  1. Building Dashboards

  2. Organizing Dashboard Elements

Lesson 10: Service Analytics Features

  1. Dashboard Q & A

  2. Quick Insights

Lesson 11: Sharing Reports & Dashboards

  1. Sharing Content

  2. Managing App Workspaces & Adding Content

Lesson 12: Bonus Activity - Putting it all Together

  1. Power BI Roles

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