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## Master Power BI for Data Analysis and Visualization
Gain the essential Power BI skills you need to become a certified data analyst. In this hands-on Track, co-created with Microsoft, you'll learn how to prepare, model, and visualize data using Power BI's powerful features. Starting from the basics, you'll progress to advanced topics like data modeling, DAX functions, and trend analysis. By the end of the Track, you'll be ready to pass the official PL-300 Data Analyst with Power BI certification exam.
## Hands-On Learning with Real-World Datasets
Throughout the Track, you'll work with real-world datasets to:
* Import and transform data using Power Query Editor
* Create calculated columns, tables, and measures with DAX
* Design impactful reports and dashboards
* Apply data analysis techniques like time series and decomposition trees
* Connect to various data sources including Excel, CSV, and SQL databases
## Prepare for the PL-300 Certification Exam
This Track is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to pass the Microsoft PL-300 Data Analyst with Power BI exam. You'll gain a deep understanding of Power BI's capabilities and best practices for data analysis. Upon completing the Track, you'll receive a 50% discount code for the PL-300 exam, helping you earn a valuable certification to boost your career prospects.
## No Prior Power BI Experience Required
Whether you're an aspiring data analyst or a business professional looking to enhance your data skills, this Track is perfect for you. We assume no prior knowledge of Power BI or data analysis, guiding you step-by-step from the fundamentals to advanced techniques. With a mix of video tutorials, interactive exercises, and real-world projects, you'll gain practical experience and build a portfolio of Power BI projects.
## Unlock Insights and Drive Business Decisions
By mastering Power BI, you'll be able to uncover valuable insights from data and communicate them effectively to stakeholders. You'll learn how to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, and create compelling visualizations that drive data-informed decision making. These skills are in high demand across industries, opening up exciting career opportunities in data analysis and business intelligence.
## Launch Your Data Analyst Career with Power BI
Upon completing this Track, you'll have the confidence and skills to:
* Apply for data analyst roles that require Power BI expertise
* Collaborate with data teams to deliver impactful insights
* Create and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards
* Pass the PL-300 certification exam and earn a recognized credential
* Drive business success through data-driven decision making
Syllabus
- Introduction to Power BI
- Master the Power BI basics and learn to use the data visualization software to build impactful reports.
- Introduction to DAX in Power BI
- Enhance your Power BI knowledge, by learning the fundamentals of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) such as calculated columns, tables, and measures.
- Data Visualization in Power BI
- Power BI is a powerful data visualization tool that can be used in reports and dashboards.
- Case Study: Analyzing Customer Churn in Power BI
- You will investigate a dataset from a fictitious company called Databel in Power BI, and need to figure out why customers are churning.
- Data Preparation in Power BI
- In this interactive Power BI course, you’ll learn how to use Power Query Editor to transform and shape your data to be ready for analysis.
- Data Transformation in Power BI
- You’ll learn how to (un)pivot, transpose, append and join tables. Gain power with custom columns, M language, and the Advanced Editor.
- Data Modeling in Power BI
- Learn the key concepts of data modeling on Power BI.
- Intermediate Data Modeling in Power BI
- Master data modeling in Power BI.
- Case Study: HR Analytics in Power BI
- Apply your skills to import, analyze and visualize Human Resources (HR) data using Power BI.
- DAX Functions in Power BI
- Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) allow you to take your Power BI skills to the next level by writing custom functions.
- Intermediate DAX in Power BI
- Discover a wide range of DAX calculations and learn how to use them in Microsoft Power BI.
- Exploratory Data Analysis in Power BI
- Learn how to build impactful reports with Power BI’s Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) that uncover insights faster and drive business value.
- Trend Analysis in Power BI
- Enhance your reports with trend analysis techniques such as time series, decomposition trees, and key influencers.
- Reports in Power BI
- Take your Power BI visualizations up a level with the skills you already have. Learn alternative data storytelling techniques to simply building dashboards.
- Report Design in Power BI
- Continue your data visualization journey where you'll learn practical techniques for incorporating DAX measures and progressive disclosure in your reports.
- Data Connections in Power BI
- Discover the different ways you can enhance your Power BI data importing skills.
- Deploying and Maintaining Assets in Power BI
- Learn how to deploy and maintain assets in Power BI. You’ll get to grips with the Power BI Service interface and key elements in it like workspaces.
Taught by
Sara Billen, Iason the man the myth the legend, Maarten Van den Broeck, Khaled Choucri, Jess Ahmet, Kevin Feasel, Carl Rosseel, and Jacob Marquez