Course Outline
Power BI Desktop & Core Terminology
- Installing and setting up BI Desktop
- Connecting to an Oracle Database Server
- Navigating the Power BI interface: Report | Data | Relationship views
- Managing pages: Adding, renaming, duplicating, hiding, and deleting
- Importing data from Excel workbooks
- Importing data from text files
- Aggregating data from multiple sources
- Eliminating irrelevant columns from tables
Power BI Charting Options
- Column charts
- Bar charts
- Card visuals
- Clustered column charts
- Utilizing natural-language queries
- Importing third-party visuals
Power BI Filtering Techniques
- Using Slicers
- Applying basic filters
- Implementing advanced filters
- Configuring Top N filters
- Filtering based on measures
- Setting page-level filters
- Applying report-level filters
- Utilizing Drill-through filters
Power BI Dashboard Management & Best Practices
- Dashboard design best practices
- Understanding data relationships
- Configuring dashboard actions
- Integrating reports into dashboards
- Adding titles to dashboards
- Incorporating images into dashboards
- Embedding video content
- Adding web content
- Configuring dashboard settings
- Removing dashboards
- Pinning reports to a dashboard
Distributing Power BI Work
- Inviting users to view dashboards (Dashboard Sharing)
- Internal distribution
- External distribution (Inviting users outside the organization)
- Sharing reports
- Workspace collaboration
- Data refresh management
- Setting up automated refresh cycles
Power BI Administration (Backend Operations)
- Exploring the Power BI Admin Portal
- The portal highlights five key features:
- Usage metrics
- User management
- Audit logs
- Tenant configuration
- Premium settings
- The portal highlights five key features:
- Assigning administrative roles in Office 365 (via the Office 365 Admin Center)
- Identifying the three key administrative actors
Power BI Security and Access Control
- Granting access to Apps and Content Packs
- Implementing Row Level Security
- User and License Management
- Enabling or disabling user accounts
- Auditing Power BI activity
Requirements
This course does not have any specific prerequisite requirements.
Testimonials (7)
- Building dashboards - Learning the counts and SUMs and SWITCH -
Thereso - South African National AIDS Council Trust
Course - Power BI Dashboards
I like the exercises on creating the different dashboards
Xabiso - South African National AIDS Council Trust
Course - Power BI Dashboards
The creation of dashboards.
Kulani Mabasa - South African National AIDS Council Trust
Course - Power BI Dashboards
The facilitator was exceptionally engaging throughout the training, effectively creating a positive and dynamic learning environment. His ability to break down the foundational concepts of Power BI was particularly impressive, as he communicated the information in a clear and accessible manner, ensuring that all participants, regardless of their prior knowledge, could follow along and grasp the key concepts. Moreover, the facilitator fostered an atmosphere that encouraged active participation, which significantly enhanced the overall learning experience. Rather than simply delivering a lecture, he actively involved participants by allowing them to work with the example data set independently. This hands-on approach gave participants the opportunity to apply what they had learned in real time, deepening their understanding and boosting their confidence in using Power BI. Whenever challenges arose, the facilitator was readily available to offer support, ensuring that no one felt left behind. His responsiveness to individual questions and issues helped maintain the momentum of the training, making it a more interactive and personalized experience for all attendees. In addition to his technical knowledge, the facilitator demonstrated excellent facilitation skills, adjusting his delivery style to suit the needs of the audience. He was keenly aware of the varying levels of expertise within the group and was able to tailor his explanations accordingly, ensuring that both beginners and more advanced participants felt comfortable and engaged. His ability to gauge the audience’s understanding and adjust the pace of the training accordingly contributed to a positive and effective learning environment. Overall, the facilitator's expertise, adaptability, and engaging teaching style were key factors in the success of the training, and his approach ensured that participants not only gained practical skills but also felt empowered to use Power BI confidently in their work.
Mlungisi - South African National AIDS Council Trust
Course - Power BI Dashboards
Very informative, very relevant, facilitator knows his stuff, brilliant delivery
Anthony - South African National AIDS Council Trust
Course - Power BI Dashboards
Enhancement of my knowledge of creating visuals using Power BI.
Billia - South African National AIDS Council Trust
Course - Power BI Dashboards
The training was nicely personalised to my needs due to it being 1 on 1 and Tony made sure to answer all my questions/queries before moving forward with a new subject.