Microsoft Power BI for Business Intelligence

🧠 Training Module: Microsoft Power BI for Business Intelligence

🎯 Module Overview

This hands-on training module equips learners with the skills to leverage Power BI for data visualization, modeling, and strategic decision-making. By the end of the course, participants will be able to transform raw data into compelling dashboards and actionable insights.

📅 Duration

4 Weeks (16 Sessions – 1 Hour Each)

📌 Target Audience

• Business analysts
• Data professionals
• Decision-makers and managers
• Anyone keen to unlock business insights using data

🗂️ Weekly Breakdown

Week 1: Introduction & Data Loading

• What is Power BI? Key Concepts & Ecosystem
• Installing and setting up Power BI Desktop
• Connecting to multiple data sources
• Data transformation with Power Query Editor

Week 2: Data Modeling & DAX Fundamentals

• Understanding relationships and data models
• Star schema basics
• Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
• Measures vs. Calculated Columns
• Essential DAX functions: SUMX, CALCULATE, FILTER

Week 3: Data Visualization & Report Design

• Choosing the right chart for your insights
• Custom visuals and formatting best practices
• Bookmarking, slicers, filters, drill-through techniques
• Designing dashboards for business storytelling

Week 4: Publishing & Real-World Application

• Publishing to Power BI Service
• Creating and sharing dashboards and apps
• Data refresh and gateway setup
• Case studies: Sales analysis, HR metrics, Finance insights
• Final assessment & capstone project

🎓 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, participants will:

• Build interactive dashboards with storytelling elements
• Apply DAX to create custom calculations
• Clean and model data for business relevance
• Share insights with stakeholders effectively