Explore Data Analysis and Business Intelligence with “Power BI Step-by-Step Part 1: The 7-Day Crash Course”

Get started on mastering Microsoft Power BI with this essential guide. Whether you’re preparing for a job interview, aiming for a promotion, or simply wanting to enhance your skills in data visualization and business intelligence, this book offers a focused and thorough learning experience.

In “Power BI Step-by-Step Part 1: The 7-Day Crash Course,” you won’t just read about Power BI—you’ll actively engage with it. Emphasizing hands-on learning, the book features practical exercises that build sequentially from chapter to chapter. You’ll begin by connecting to Excel data, setting the stage for your Power BI journey. As you move forward, you’ll explore data transformation, learning to shape and clean your data effectively. You’ll then transition to data modeling, where you’ll organize raw data into a structured format ready for reporting. Your learning will peak as you create and refine a comprehensive report, which you’ll ultimately publish and share as an app. By the end of this crash course, you’ll have experienced the full cycle of Power BI’s capabilities, from data connection to sharing insights, with a real-world project to showcase your new skills.

In just a week, you’ll gain a solid understanding of Power BI, a tool that’s transforming how businesses use data. Starting with the basics, you’ll familiarize yourself with Power BI Desktop, navigate its interface, and create impactful visualizations.

Delve into the Query Editor, where data transformation becomes a creative process. Connect to multiple data sources, restore date columns, and convert keys into meaningful dates.

Advance to Data Modeling, where you’ll clarify relationships and demystify DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), setting the foundation for creating calculated tables and measures that power robust reports.

In Data Visualization, you’ll discover the art of branding and how to leave your mark on reports with custom visuals, card visuals, and slicers. Develop interactive reports with drill-down capabilities, allowing users to explore data from a high level down to minute details.

But that’s not the end. You’ll also enter the collaborative realm of Power BI with app workspaces, learn about publishing processes, and optimize dashboards. From pinning visuals to creating smooth user experiences, you’ll be ready to share your insights with a broader audience.

Complete your 7-day journey by exploring the Power BI Mobile experience, ensuring that your reports and dashboards are accessible on the go, meeting the needs of a mobile audience.

This book provides everything you need to master the basics of Power BI, making it a valuable resource for job interviews and promotion opportunities. If you choose to dive deeper into Power BI, the subsequent volumes in this series will further enhance your knowledge and skills.

Start your transformation from a beginner to a data expert with “Power BI Step-by-Step Part 1: The 7-Day Crash Course” – your gateway into the expansive world of data intelligence.

Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: Understanding the Power BI Product
  • Chapter 2: Using the Query Editor in Power BI Desktop
  • Chapter 3: Data Modelling
  • Chapter 4: Data Visualization
  • Chapter 5: Creating App Workspaces
  • Chapter 6: Creating Dashboards
  • Chapter 7: Publishing an App
  • Chapter 8: The Power BI Mobile Experience
  • Conclusion