Accelerating Analytics with Copilot in Power BI and Fabric

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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you will learn how to accelerate your analytics using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Copilot. Starting with setting up the necessary resources and environments, you will progress through learning how to create data models, define KPIs, and leverage conversational analytics with Copilot. Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience with real datasets, creating insightful dashboards and reports, and using Copilot to ask business questions, identify trends, and streamline data analysis. The course covers everything from setting up your Microsoft Fabric environment to creating advanced DAX measures in Power BI. You will also explore how Copilot can assist in defining key performance indicators, detecting relationships within your data, and even performing advanced analytics in Fabric Notebooks. The course culminates in creating a range of dashboards, from executive overviews to customer insights, using Copilot’s conversational capabilities. This course is ideal for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and Power BI users who want to enhance their analytics skills using Microsoft Fabric and Copilot. It is also suitable for learners interested in AI-powered data analysis, dashboard creation, and advanced reporting with real-world datasets. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to use Microsoft Copilot to enhance your Power BI and Fabric workflows, enabling you to create insightful reports and analytics efficiently.

Syllabus

Introduction

In this module, we will introduce the course and highlight the skills you will gain in accelerating analytics using Copilot in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. You will also be introduced to your instructor and learn about their background. Additionally, we will walk through the course structure and outline the key learning objectives for your success.

Setting Up Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Copilot

In this module, we will guide you through the initial setup required to get started with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Copilot. You’ll learn how to create an Azure resource group, set up the Fabric capacity, and create a workspace for your analytics projects. These foundational steps will ensure you're ready for the hands-on tasks ahead.

Understand the Data by Prompting Copilot in Microsoft Fabric & Power BI

In this module, you will be introduced to the sample dataset and learn how to create a Lakehouse in Microsoft Fabric. You’ll use Copilot to understand and document your data, define key performance indicators (KPIs), and detect relationships within your data model. These insights will be used to build powerful reports in Power BI.

Defining Measures, Metrics, and KPIs in DAX Using Microsoft Copilot

In this module, you’ll learn how to use Copilot to ask business-specific questions about your data and create basic and advanced DAX measures in Power BI. You will gain hands-on experience in defining measures, metrics, and KPIs, simplifying complex tasks with Copilot’s assistance.

Create a Complete Dashboard in Microsoft Power BI Using Copilot

In this module, you will learn how to use Copilot to create a variety of dashboards, including executive summaries, branch performance, fleet insights, and customer insights. You’ll also explore how to streamline report creation by designing templates with Copilot, ensuring your dashboards are both visually appealing and informative.

Conversational Analytics with Copilot: Talk to Your Fabric Data!

In this module, we will focus on using conversational analytics in Power BI and Fabric. You’ll learn how to ask Copilot simple and time-based questions about your data and receive intelligent insights. Additionally, Copilot will help you generate narratives and summaries, making it easier to present your findings.

Copilot for Data Science & Advanced Analytics in Fabric Notebooks

In this module, we’ll introduce you to advanced analytics features within Fabric Notebooks, where you’ll leverage Copilot to explore and understand your data more deeply. We will guide you through using Copilot for advanced analytics, giving you the tools needed to enhance your data science workflows.

Conclusion

In this final module, we will congratulate you on completing the course and recap the key skills you’ve learned. You’ll also receive closing remarks on how to apply your new knowledge to real-world analytics projects, ensuring you’re ready to accelerate your use of Power BI and Copilot in your organization.