Microsoft Power BI Boot Camp
What You'll Learn in Microsoft Power BI Boot Camp
Course Length
Learning Objectives
- Create an Excel Data Model using multiple tables
- Create and manage relationships in Excel
- Understand the components of Power BI Service and Power BI Desktop
- Connect data from an Excel workbook, folder, Access database and the Web
- Transform data using Power Query
- Create and format visualizations
- Format reports and pages
- Create calculated columns and DAX measures
- Publish to Power BI Service
- Create and share a dashboard
- Explain the ETL process
- Understand data modeling
- Define and manage relationships
- Use Quick measures and Time Intelligence functions
- Create reports using visual Hierarchies, Drill Downs and Slicers
- Create Bookmarks
- Use Parameters, filters, and Conditional formatting in reports
- Work with additional built-in analytical tools
- Explain and utilize DAX data types and operator overloading
- Explain and utilize DAX operators
- Explain and utilize DAX values
- Understand and utilize Power Pivot Data Model
- Explain error handling
- Explain and utilize mathematical functions
- Explain and utilize statistical functions
- Explain and utilize logical functions
- Explain and utilize information functions
- Explain and utilize text functions
- Explain and utilize conversion functions
- Explain and utilize aggregation functions
- Explain and utilize relational functions
- Explain and utilize the CALCULATE function
- Explain and utilize filter functions
- Explain and utilize single table evaluation context
- Explain and utilize multiple table evaluation context
- Create and configure calculated fields
- Create and configure calculated columns
- Explain and utilize date functions
- Explain and utilize working with calendars
- Explain and utilize multiple calendars
- Create and configure date calculations
- Explain and utilize many-to-many relationships
- Explain and utilize banding
- Explain and utilize EVALUATE
- Explain and utilize advanced DAX capabilities
- Explain the benefits of DAX Studio
Target Student
This course is intended for Business Managers, Report Developers, Analysts, Project Managers and Team Leads.
Course Outline
This 5-day boot camp is designed to give participants practical skills to create data models and visual reports with Excel and Power BI. Through interactive, hands-on sessions, you’ll learn to transform and analyze data using Power Query, build insightful dashboards, and apply DAX functions for deeper analysis. By the end of the boot camp, you’ll feel confident about managing data relationships and performing complex analyses using Power BI.
Private group sessions can request to split the 5 days up non-consecutively.
Section 1: Excel Data Model
What Is the Excel Data Model?
What Is Power Query?
Accessing Power Pivot
Create Relationships Between Tables
Create Pivot Tables and Charts Using the Data Model
Section 2: Power BI and Excel
Explore Power BI Desktop and the Power BI Services
Compare Features of Excel and Power BI
Section 3: Power BI Desktop
Examine the Report, Data and Model Views
Connect to Excel Data Model
Connect to Excel Workbook, Text Files and Folders
Connect to Database
Connect to Web Data
Section 4: Power Query
Explore Power Query Editor Interface
Clean and Shape Data
Change Data Types
Merge and Append
Determine Join Type
Group, Summarize, Pivot and Unpivot
Section 5: Reports
Working with the Field and Visualizations Panes
Create Visualizations – Charts, Maps, Tables and Matrices
Customize Visualizations Using the Fields Pane
Create Visual and Page Filters
Create Slicers
Manage Report Pages
Export Report to PDF
Section 6: Introduction to DAX
Understand DAX Concepts
Create calculations When Necessary
Create Measures
Section 7: Share and Collaborate
Publish from Power BI Desktop
Create Dashboards in Power BI
Use Q&A to Ask Questions
Share a Dashboard from Power BI
Use the Power BI Mobile App
Section 8: Power Query Editor
Review the ETL Process
Column Profile, Distribution, and Quality
Insert Columns Using Different Methods
Work with Query Parameters
Debug Errors
Fuzzy Match
Duplicate Versus Reference Queries
Set Query Options
Query Dependencies
Section 9: Data Modeling
What Is Data Modeling?
Model Relationships
Modeling Options
Convert Flat File into Data Model
What Is Star Schema?
Understand Relationship Types
One to One
Many to Many
Active Versus Inactive
Bi-Directional
Section 10: DAX
Quick Measures
Time Intelligence Functions
Create Date Table
Work with Time Dependent Data
Compute Visual Totals Accurately
Section 11: Reports
Filters Versus Slicers
Creating Hierarchies
Visual Hierarchies and Drill Downs
Drill Through
Apply Conditional Formatting
Define Visual Interactions
Use Analytics Pane
Insert Objects
Create Bookmarks
Create Key Influencer and Other New Visuals
Analyze Visual Data
Section 12: Introduction to DAX
Introduction to DAX
Explaining Syntax
Exploring Data Types
Utilizing Operators
Understanding Values
Power Pivot Data Model
Handling Errors
Section 13: Using DAX Functions
Mathematical Functions
Statistical Functions
Logical Functions
Information Functions
Text Functions
Conversion Functions
Aggregation Functions
Relational Functions
Section 14: Understanding Evaluation Contexts
The CALCULATE Function
Filter Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
Multiple Table Evaluation Context
Section 15: Working with Dates
Date Functions
Working with Calendars
Using Multiple Calendars
Section 16: Utilizing Advanced DAX Functionality
Many-to-Many Relationships
Banding
EVALUATE
Simplifying Your Life with DAX Studio
Microsoft Power BI Boot Camp
Upcoming Classes
All Public classes are held onlinewith a live instructor
Have a Group?
Complete the form to receive a quote for private or customized training.
More people = GREATER savings
All of our courses include
PDF Reference Guide
Take the Reference Guide anywhere and save the environment with an electronic copy of your training Reference Guide for use on any of your computers or devices
30 Days of After-Training Support
Get 30 days of live 24/7 after-training support via phone, email and online chat to help apply what you've learned
Certificate of Completion
Boost your credentials with a Certificate of Completion, confirming the skills you’ve acquired with us.
PDF Reference Guide
Want a summary of what you’ve learned? Save paper and use your PDF Reference Guide, accessible on any of your devices.
Certificate of Completion
Boost your credentials with a Certificate of Completion, confirming the skills you’ve acquired with us.
24/7 After-Training Support
Receive a 30-day after-training support voucher, offering assistance as you apply your new skills on the job. Need help with a specific step? We’re here to provide extra support and clarity even after you’ve left the class!
Want even more?
Check out our add-ons
Printed Reference Guide
While we love technology, we understand that there is something about having a paper copy. Add a printed reference guide to your training, which we will have shipped to your location.
Extended After-Training Support
Extend your support beyond the standard 30 days for ongoing assistance.
Can I customize my course?
OF COURSE!
Customized to meet your unique needs
We can customize your training to fit your exact needs, whether it's making small adjustments or creating entirely new courses. From setting specific objectives and including your own files to addressing unique challenges, we're here to help. We can even tailor the training to align more closely with how you work and to fit perfectly into your schedule. Our goal is to provide training that's as unique as your goals.
Use your own files instead of our exercise files
You can opt to use your working files in your private training sessions (instead of our standard exercise files). This allows you to see how the lessons apply directly to your day-to-day role and get work done while you train—a true win-win!
Access to your recorded session for 60 days
You can request your private session be recorded. You can have access for 60 days to revisit what you’ve learned.