DP-605: Develop Dynamic Reports with Microsoft Power BI Course Outline
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Overview
Unlock the potential of dynamic reporting and data visualization with this comprehensive course on Microsoft Power BI. Designed to equip you with essential skills, you will learn how to retrieve, clean, and transform data from various sources, ensuring your reports are both insightful and impactful. Master the art of creating semantic models, adding measures and calculated columns, and designing visually appealing reports that meet your business needs.
Whether you are a beginner or have some experience with Power BI, this course offers in-depth knowledge on filtering techniques, managing workspaces, and optimizing performance. By the end of this course, you'll be able to confidently create and manage dynamic reports that drive better decision-making and efficiency in your organization.
Audience Profile
This course is ideal for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and IT specialists looking to enhance their skills in dynamic reporting with Microsoft Power BI. It is also suitable for managers and team leaders responsible for generating insights and making data-driven decisions.
Prerequisites
You should be familiar with basic data concepts and terminology. Some exposure to Power BI is helpful, but not required.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Get data in Power BI
Get data from files
Get data from relational data sources
Create dynamic reports with parameters
Get data from a NoSQL database
Get data from online services
Select a storage mode
Get data from Azure Analysis Services
Fix performance issues
Resolve data import errors
Exercise - Prepare data in Power BI Desktop
Module 2: Clean, transform, and load data in Power BI
Shape the initial data
Simplify the data structure
Evaluate and change column data types
Combine multiple tables into a single table
Profile data in Power BI
Use Advanced Editor to modify M code
Exercise - Load data in Power BI Desktop
Module 3: Design a semantic model in Power BI
Work with tables
Create a date table
Work with dimensions
Define data granularity
Work with relationships and cardinality
Resolve modeling challenges
Exercise - Model data in Power BI Desktop
Module 4: Add measures to Power BI Desktop models
Create simple measures
Create compound measures
Create quick measures
Compare calculated columns with measures
Check your knowledge
Exercise - Create DAX Calculations in Power BI Desktop
Module 5: Add calculated tables and columns to Power BI Desktop models
Create calculated columns
Learn about row context
Choose a technique to add a column
Module 6: Design Power BI reports
Design the analytical report layout
Design visually appealing reports
Report objects
Select report visuals
Select report visuals to suit the report layout
Format and configure visualizations
Work with key performance indicators
Exercise - Design a report in Power BI desktop
Module 7: Configure Power BI report filters
Apply filters to the report structure
Apply filters with slicers
Design reports with advanced filtering techniques
Consumption-time filtering
Select report filter techniques
Case study - Configure report filters based on feedback
Module 8: Create and manage workspaces in Power BI
Distribute a report or dashboard
Monitor usage and performance
Recommend a development life cycle strategy
Troubleshoot data by viewing its lineage
Configure data protection
Module 9: Manage semantic models in Power BI
Use a Power BI gateway to connect to on-premises data sources
Configure a semantic model scheduled refresh
Configure incremental refresh settings
Manage and promote semantic models
Troubleshoot service connectivity
Boost performance with query caching (Premium)
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