Data Science and Machine Learning Foundations
25/10/2024Power BI for Business Intelligence: From Data Transformation to AI-Enhanced Analytics
25/10/2024Mastering Power BI for Data Analytics
£4,000.00
Overview:
This intensive Power BI course provides participants with the skills to design, develop, and deploy data-driven visualizations and reports. Covering both foundational and advanced techniques, participants will learn data preparation, DAX calculations, AI-enhanced analytics, and process automation with Power Automate. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to build secure, automated dashboards that drive data-informed decision-making across various industries.
Program Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Gain a solid understanding of data preparation, transformation, and visualization with Power BI.
- Master Power Query, Power BI Desktop, and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).
- Integrate data from multiple sources to build impactful business reports.
- Develop custom dashboards, incorporating storytelling techniques for clear insights.
- Learn to handle real-time data, create custom visuals, and optimize for mobile viewing.
- Achieve a certification in Power BI fundamentals.
Target Audience:
- Data Analysts, Business Analysts, and Data Scientists
- Business Intelligence Professionals and IT Managers
- Compliance Officers and Governance Teams interested in secure data practices
- Professionals looking to advance their Power BI skills for business insights
Targeted Organizational Departments:
- IT & Data Management
- Business Analytics & Strategy
- Operations
- Finance & Sales
Targeted Industries:
- Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Retail, Logistics & Supply Chain
Program Outline:
Day 1: Introduction to Power BI, Data Preparation, and Governance
- Introduction to Power BI and Data Analytics – Overview of Capabilities and Business Applications.
- Power BI Components – Power BI Desktop, Power Query, Power BI Service, and Power BI Mobile.
- Data Governance and Compliance Basics – Ensuring Data Privacy and Secure Sharing.
- Data Connections and Transformation – Importing, Cleaning, and Formatting Data from Various Sources.
- Hands-On Activity: Data Connection and Preparation Exercises Using Power Query.
- Reflection & Review: Addressing Data Preparation Challenges and Compliance Considerations.
Day 2: Data Modeling and Transformations
- Data Modeling Fundamentals – Fact and Dimension Tables, Creating Relationships.
- Table Relationships and Schema Design – Understanding Primary and Foreign Keys.
- Data Transformation Techniques – Power Query for Advanced Data Manipulation.
- Hands-On Activity: Building a Data Model and Performing Transformations on Real-World Datasets.
- Reflection & Review: Best Practices in Data Modeling for Performance and Accuracy.
Day 3: DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and Advanced Calculations
- Introduction to DAX – Core Calculations and Contextual Understanding.
- Calculated Columns and Measures – Using Row and Filter Contexts.
- Time Intelligence in DAX – Date Functions for Time-Based Analysis.
- Automating Reports with Power Automate (New Topic) – Triggering Notifications and Actions.
- Hands-On Session: Building KPIs and Performance Metrics with DAX and Creating Automations with Power Automate.
- Reflection & Review: Interactive Feedback on DAX Applications and Workflow Automation.
Day 4: AI-Driven Analytics, Custom Visuals, and Reporting Techniques
- Advanced Reporting Techniques – Interactive Reports with Slicers, Filters, and Drill-Throughs.
- AI-Enhanced Analytics – Using Cognitive Services, Key Influencers, and Decomposition Trees.
- Custom Visuals – Creating and Integrating Custom Visuals for Enhanced Reporting.
- Storytelling with Data – Techniques for Effective Communication with Data Visuals.
- Hands-On Activity: Building Advanced Reports Using AI Visuals and Customization Options.
- Reflection & Review: Evaluation of Advanced Reporting Techniques and AI Integration.
Day 5: Deployment, Real-Time Data, and Enterprise Best Practices
- Power BI Report Deployment – Publishing to Power BI Service, Mobile Optimization, and Embedding.
- Real-Time Data Integration – Visualizing Live Data Streams with Power BI for Operations and Finance.
- Data Security and Row-Level Security – Managing Permissions and Access Control.
- Power BI Premium and Scaling for Enterprise – Optimizing Performance for Large Datasets.
- Capstone Project: Developing a Complete Power BI Solution with Real-Time Data, Automations, and Deployment to Power BI Service.
- Reflection & Review: Final Feedback, Best Practices, and Certification Preparation.