Course Outline
Power BI Desktop & Introduction to Key Terms
- Installing Power BI Desktop
- Establishing connections to Oracle Database Server
- Navigating the Power BI Interface: Report, Data, and Relationship views
- Managing pages: Adding, renaming, duplicating, hiding, and deleting
- Importing data from Excel files
- Importing data from text files
- Consolidating data from multiple sources
- Filtering out unnecessary columns from datasets
Visualizing Data with Power BI Charts
- Column Chart visualization
- Bar Chart visualization
- Card visuals
- Clustered Column Chart
- Utilizing natural-language queries
- Incorporating custom visuals
Applying Power BI Filters
- Using Slicers
- Basic Filter configurations
- Advanced Filter techniques
- Top N Filters
- Filtering based on Measures
- Page-level filtering
- Report-level filtering
- Drill-through filters
Developing Power BI Dashboards & Adhering to Best Practices
- Best practices for dashboard design
- Comprehending data relationships
- Implementing Dashboard Actions
- Integrating Reports into Dashboards
- Adding titles to Dashboards
- Including images in Dashboards
- Embedding videos in Dashboards
- Adding web content to Dashboards
- Configuring Dashboard settings
- Removing Dashboards
- Pinning Reports to a Dashboard
Collaborating by Sharing Power BI Content
- Granting viewing access to dashboards (Sharing Dashboards)
- Internal distribution
- External distribution (Inviting users outside the organization)
- Sharing specific Reports
- Collaborating via Shared Workspaces
- Managing data refresh cycles
- Setting up automatic refresh
Power BI Administration (Under the Hood)
- Familiarizing yourself with the Power BI admin portal
- The admin portal includes five key areas:
- Usage metrics
- User management
- Audit logs
- Tenant settings
- Premium settings
- The admin portal includes five key areas:
- Assigning admin roles via Office 365 (Office 365 admin center)
- Understanding the three key administrative roles
Power BI Security and Access Control
- Managing access to Apps and Content Packs
- Implementing Row Level Security
- Overseeing User and License management
- Activating or deactivating users
- Monitoring Power BI activity via audits
Requirements
This course is accessible to all learners, as no prior specific requirements are necessary for participation.
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.
