Overview

Unlock the power of data with Microsoft Power BI—one of the most in-demand business intelligence tools used by companies worldwide. This hands-on course empowers learners to transform raw data into actionable insights and compelling visual stories. With over 5 million users globally, Power BI is a top choice for data professionals, analysts, and business leaders. Learning Power BI can boost your career in data analytics, business intelligence, and decision-making roles. Career Impact - Power BI skills are listed in over 50,000 job postings globally. Professionals with Power BI expertise earn an average of $85,000–$120,000 annually, depending on role and experience. - This course helps you build a portfolio-ready dashboard and prepares you for real-world reporting tasks. What You’ll Learn: - Navigate Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service - Import, clean, and transform data from multiple sources - Build and format visualizations including charts, maps, and KPIs - Create and publish interactive reports and dashboards - Integrate Power BI with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and SharePoint What Makes This Course Unique: ✅ Beginner-friendly: No prior experience required ✅ Hands-on practice: Over 20 guided exercises and assignments ✅ Portfolio-ready project: Build and publish your own dashboard ✅ Fast-track format: Complete in under 10 hours of focused learning ✅ Microsoft integration: Learn how Power BI connects with Teams, Excel, and SharePoint Who Should Take This Course: - Aspiring data analysts and business intelligence professionals - Excel users looking to upgrade to dynamic dashboards - Business professionals who want to make data-driven decisions - Students and job seekers wanting to add Power BI to their resume - Anyone curious about data visualization and reporting Start learning now and turn data into decisions. Your future in analytics begins here.

Syllabus

Week 1: Understand Power BI and Power BI Data Analysis

New Power BI users will begin the course by gaining a conceptual understanding of the Power BI desktop application and the Power BI service. Learners will explore the Power BI interface while learning how to manage pages and understand the basics of visualizations. Learners can download a course dataset to enjoy guided, hands-on exercises in importing, connecting, cleaning, transforming and modeling data in the Power BI desktop application. Learners will investigate reports, learn about workspaces, and practice viewing, creating, and publishing reports to the Power BI service. Finally, learners will become proficient in the creation and utilization of dashboards.

Week 2: Introduction to Modeling Data and Report Visualizations

Data modeling is where your data begins to tell its story. In this module, you’ll explore how Power BI transforms raw information into meaningful insights through relationships, calculations, and visualizations. You’ll learn how Power Pivot captures the key connections in your data and how Power View brings those models to life with interactive charts, graphs, and maps. By working in the Model and Report views of Power BI Desktop, you’ll see how data modeling connects directly to decision‑making and business performance.

Week 3: Navigate Reports and Visualizations

Explore how Power BI visualizations turn data into insights. Create charts and maps that reveal patterns, connect queries to answer business questions, apply filters and drill-throughs to uncover meaning, and publish reports that drive smarter decisions.

Week 4: Navigate the Power BI Service

Discover how workspaces, dashboards, datasets, and apps in Power BI Service help you move beyond individual reports to collaborative, decision‑driven insights. By understanding how to share, connect, and integrate Power BI with Microsoft 365, you’ll see how your data can become a catalyst for teamwork, alignment, and smarter business outcomes.

Week 5: Final Review

Take time to consolidate everything you’ve learned and demonstrate your mastery. The final review helps you revisit key concepts, reflect on your progress, and apply your skills in a comprehensive assessment that confirms your readiness to use Power BI with confidence