Course Description

Learn (Power Bi) how to connect and prepare data using Excel and other data sources and transform data using Power Query, ensuring clean and efficient datasets. Dive into data modeling and advanced DAX functions like SUM, Calculate, and custom measures to unlock deeper analytical insights. Utilize time intelligence features and date tables to track trends and patterns over time. Build dynamic visualizations, including charts, KPIs, and dashboards, with formatting that enhances storytelling. Finally, apply your skills in a capstone project by creating a professional dashboard and providing actionable insights into key metrics, trends, and portfolio health to support data-driven decision-making.

Why should you take this course?

1. Learn to connect, clean, and transform data efficiently using SQL Server and Power Query
2. Create date tables and apply time-based calculations to track trends over time
3. Understand relationships, star schemas, and best practices for structuring datasets
4. Use powerful functions like SUM, CALCULATE, and custom measures to unlock deeper insights.
5. Design compelling dashboards with charts, KPIs, and storytelling techniques
6. Gain hands-on experience by building a capstone project that delivers actionable business insights
7. Develop industry-relevant skills that make you a valuable data analytics professional.

Who is this course for?

• Anyone looking to build a strong foundation in data analytics, modeling, and visualization.
• Individuals who want to leverage Power BI and SQL to analyze trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Those seeking to enhance their skills in SQL, Power Query, and DAX for more advanced data processing and reporting
• Anyone looking to enter the data analytics field with practical, job-ready skills.

What you’ll learn:

• Connect to different sources like Excel, Csv file and others and clean, transform, and shape data using Power Query
• Build efficient data models, define relationships, and implement best practices for structured datasets
• Master key functions like SUM, CALCULATE, custom measures, and advanced calculations.
• Use time-based functions to analyze trends, compare periods, and track performance.
• Create interactive reports with charts, KPIs, slicers, and storytelling techniques.
• Improve report efficiency with best practices in DAX, data modeling, and Power BI performance tuning

Apply your skills by building a professional dashboard that provides actionable insights for decision-making