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Power BI – Fundamental Concepts

  • Introduction to Power BI and its capabilities.
  • Comparing Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
  • Overview of the report-building workflow.

Overview of Power BI Components

  • Power BI Desktop, Service, and Mobile apps.
  • Power Query and Power Pivot functionalities.
  • Understanding datasets, reports, and dashboards.

Connecting to Data Sources

  • Supported data sources and connectors.
  • Import mode versus DirectQuery.
  • Data refresh and update procedures.

Basic Data Modeling Concepts

  • Relationships and keys.
  • Hierarchies and calculated columns.
  • Creating simple measures using DAX.

Creating Simple Visualizations

  • Bar, line, pie, matrix, and table visuals.
  • Filtering and slicers.
  • Conditional formatting and drillthrough.

Power BI Dashboards

  • Pinning visuals to dashboards.
  • Tiles and layout options.
  • Live dashboards and refresh intervals.

Dashboard Design Principles

  • Data-to-ink ratio and visual hierarchy.
  • Effective use of white space and alignment.
  • Selecting the appropriate visual for the message.

Interactive Panel Functions

  • Bookmarks and buttons.
  • Drilldowns and cross-filtering.
  • Tooltips and Q&A visuals.

Sharing and Publishing Dashboards

  • Publishing to Power BI Service.
  • Workspaces and apps.
  • Securely sharing reports and dashboards.

Panel Navigation and Actions

  • Page navigation design.
  • Using page tooltips.
  • Action-based interactions.

Power BI Report Design

  • Storytelling with data.
  • Designing for readability and clarity.
  • Using shapes, text, and images.

Advanced Design Techniques

  • Layering and grouping visuals.
  • Using dynamic titles and metrics.
  • Setting up drillthrough pages.

Using Themes and Templates

  • Creating and applying themes.
  • Using report templates.
  • Maintaining visual consistency.

Mobile Dashboard Design Considerations

  • Mobile layout editor.
  • Optimizing for touch interactions.
  • Testing dashboards on mobile devices.

User Experience and Accessibility

  • Color contrast and screen reader compatibility.
  • Tab order and keyboard navigation.
  • Best practices for accessible design.

Summary and Next Steps

  • Recap of key concepts.
  • Additional Power BI resources.
  • Exploring certification options.

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of data concepts and structures.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel for data manipulation.
  • Familiarity with fundamental statistical concepts.

Audience

  • Data analysts.
  • Business intelligence specialists.
  • Professionals responsible for reporting and dashboard design.
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