Up & Running with Power BI Desktop

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

NOTE: This is PART 1 of a 2-Part Microsoft Power BI series:

Up & Running with Power BI Desktop
Publishing to Power BI Service

If you're looking for a comprehensive, hands-on guide to learning Microsoft Power BI Desktop, you've come to the right place.

Power BI is quickly becoming the world's most powerful self-service business intelligence platform, and an absolutely essential tool for data professionals and beginners alike. With Power BI you can connect to hundreds of data sources, build complex relational models, and design stunning, interactive dashboards from scratch -- all for free.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

In this course, you'll be playing the role of Lead Analyst for Adventure Works Cycles, a global manufacturing company. Your mission? Design and deliver a professional-quality, end-to-end business intelligence solution, armed only with a handful of raw csv files.

But don't worry, I'll be guiding you through the ins-and-outs of Power BI Desktop, sharing crystal clear explanations and helpful pro tips each step of the way.

We'll follow a steady, systematic progression through the B.I. workflow, and break down our project into four key objectives:

OBJECTIVE #1: Connect & Transform the Raw Data

Intro to the Query Editor
Types of Data Connectors
Basic Table Transformations
Text, Number & Date Tools
Index & Conditional Columns
Grouping, Aggregating, Pivoting & Unpivoting
Modifying, Merging & Appending Queries
Connecting to Folders
Defining Hierarchies & Categories

OBJECTIVE #2: Build a Relational Data Model

Intro to Database Normalization
Data ("Fact") Tables vs. Lookup ("Dimension") Tables
Creating Table Relationships
"Star" vs. "Snowflake" Schemas
Active vs. Inactive Relationships
Filter Context & Cardinality
Connecting Multiple Data Tables
Hiding Fields from Report View
Data Modeling best Practices

OBJECTIVE #3: Add Calculated Fields with DAX

Intro to Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
Calculated Columns vs. Measures
Row Context vs. Filter Context
DAX Syntax & Operators
Basic Date & Time Intelligence Formulas
Logical & Conditional Statements
Text, Math & Stats Functions
CALCULATE, ALL & FILTER Functions
DAX Iterators (SUMX, AVERAGEX)
DAX Best Practices

OBJECTIVE #4: Design Interactive Reports

Intro to the Power BI Report View
Adding Objects & Basic Charts
Formatting & Filtering Options
Slicers, Timelines, Cards & KPIs
Map Visuals (Basic, Fill, ArcGIS)
Treemaps, Lines, Areas & Gauges
Editing Report interactions & Drillthrough Filters
Using Report Bookmarks & Parameters
Managing & Viewing Roles
Data Visualization Best Practices

By the end of the project, you'll have developed an entire BI tool from the ground up, and gained the knowledge and confidence to apply these same concepts to your own real-world analyses.

Whether you're a casual user, aspiring analyst, or data science professional, this course will give you the tools you need to become an absolute Power BI ROCK STAR -- guaranteed.

Regular Price

~~$199~~

Today's Price

Only $49

Savings

Over 75% OFF

"I absolutely loved this course. This course, as well as Chris' other courses, moves at a perfect pace; I did not find myself getting lost or having to catch up. The detail was enough for me to understand the concepts behind what we were doing in the examples. I've taken a lot of online and in-person courses, and Chris' style is engaging and relatable. I look forward to his next course!"

- Stephen M.

"Chris is a skilled communicator and does a great job of explaining a complex tool like Microsoft BI. His "pro-tips" are great for new user productivity and gaining a sense of the big picture. I also value his "best practices" on building and managing queries and reports. I'm feeling much more confident digging in and using MS Power BI!"

- Bill J.

"Instructor is top notch - moves at the right pace and keeps it interesting. The best Power BI course I have come across by far!"

- Adam E.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE?

LIFETIME access to all content
10+ hours of high-quality video
Downloadable Power BI ebook (100+ pages)
Full-scale course project (+ bonus project)
Homework exercises and quizzes (with solutions)
1-on-1 expert support
100% satisfaction guarantee

who IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Anyone looking for a hands-on, project-based introduction to Microsoft Power BI Desktop
Data analysts and Excel users hoping to develop advanced data modeling, dashboard design, and business intelligence skills
Aspiring data professionals looking to master the #1 business intelligence tool on the market
Students looking for an engaging, hands-on, and highly interactive approach to training
NOTE: Power BI is currently only available for PC/Windows (not available for Mac)

Meet Your Instructor

Chris Dutton

Chris Dutton is a certified Excel expert, EdTech entrepreneur, and best-selling instructor with 10+ years specializing in data visualization and business intelligence.

As Founder and COO of Maven Analytics, Chris’ work has been featured by Microsoft, HuffPost, Entrepreneur.com and the New York Times, reaching more than 500,000 students around the world. A leader in analytics education, Maven Analytics seeks to empower everyday people to change the world with data. Chris graduated summa cum laude and received the Charles Bluhdorn Prize in Economics at Tufts University.

Course Curriculum

Getting Started

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Introducing Power BI Desktop

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Connecting & Shaping Data

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Creating a Data Model

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Adding Calculated Fields with DAX

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Visualizing Data with Reports

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Wrapping Up

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

What if I am unhappy with the course?

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.