Introduction to Power BI & Setup
Overview of Business Intelligence (BI) and Power BI
- What is Business Intelligence?
- Evolution of Power BI and its importance
- Key differences between Power BI, Tableau, and Excel
Understanding Power BI Components
- Power BI Desktop
- Power BI Service (Cloud)
- Power BI Mobile
- Power BI Report Server
Setting Up Power BI
- Installing Power BI Desktop
- Understanding the Power BI Interface
- Connecting to different data sources (Excel, SQL Server, APIs, Web)
Data Extraction & Transformation using Power Query
Introduction to Power Query and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)
- Understanding Power Query Editor
- Differences between Power Query & DAX
Data Cleaning & Transformation Techniques
- Removing duplicates, handling missing values
- Splitting & merging columns
- Data type conversion
- Unpivoting and Pivoting Data
Working with Multiple Data Sources
- Connecting to SQL databases, SharePoint, and Web APIs
- Combining multiple sources (Merge & Append Queries)
- Parameterizing Queries for Dynamic Data Extraction
Data Modeling & Relationships
Understanding Data Models
- Importance of data modeling in Power BI
- Star Schema vs. Snowflake Schema
- Importance of Fact & Dimension Tables
Creating and Managing Relationships
- Understanding one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many relationships
- Handling Circular Relationships
- Using the Relationship View
Data Optimization Techniques
- Creating calculated tables & columns
- Optimizing performance with aggregations
- Implementing Row-Level Security (RLS)
Mastering DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
Introduction to DAX
- What is DAX and its role in Power BI?
- Differences between Measures & Calculated Columns
Basic DAX Functions
- SUM(), AVERAGE(), COUNT(), DISTINCTCOUNT()
- CONCATENATE() and TEXT Functions
Advanced DAX Functions
- CALCULATE(), FILTER(), ALL(), RELATED()
- Time Intelligence Functions (YTD, QTD, MTD, SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR)
- Performance Optimization for DAX Queries
Data Visualization & Report Building
Designing Effective Power BI Dashboards
- Best practices for dashboard design
- Understanding User Experience (UX) in Reporting
Working with Built-in Visualizations
- Tables, Matrices, Cards, and Multi-row Cards
- Line Charts, Bar Charts, Pie Charts
- Scatter Plots & Heat Maps
Advanced Visual Interactions
- Cross-filtering and Cross-highlighting
- Slicers, Filters, and Drill-through Reports
- Bookmarks, Tooltips, and Custom Tooltips
Advanced Visualizations & Analytics
Creating Custom Visuals
- Using Custom Visuals from AppSource
- Configuring Custom Visuals (Radar Charts, Sankey Diagrams, Map Visuals)
Implementing AI & Advanced Analytics
- Forecasting & Trend Analysis
- Key Influencers Visual
- Decomposition Tree Analysis
Dynamic Report Customization
- Conditional Formatting in Visuals
- What-If Analysis using Parameters
Power BI Service & Cloud Integration
Publishing Reports to Power BI Service
- Understanding Workspaces in Power BI Service
- Uploading and Managing Reports Online
Managing Workspaces & Sharing Reports
- Assigning roles & permissions
- Best practices for sharing & collaboration
Scheduled Data Refresh & Gateway Configuration
- Configuring automatic refresh
- Setting up On-Premise Data Gateway
Embedding Power BI Reports in Applications
- Power BI Embedded in Web Apps & SharePoint
- Exporting & Sharing Reports in PDF, Excel
Power BI Paginated Reports & Power Automate
Introduction to Paginated Reports
- Understanding when to use Paginated Reports vs. Interactive Reports
- Designing Paginated Reports in Power BI Report Builder
Automating Workflows using Power Automate
- Triggering data refresh automatically
- Setting up alerts & email subscriptions
Exporting Paginated Reports
- Exporting to PDF, Excel, CSV
Power BI Performance Optimization
Optimizing Data Models for Faster Performance
- Data Compression & Storage Modes (Import, DirectQuery, Composite)
- Reducing Report Load Time with Aggregations & Measures
Query Performance Optimization
- Using Performance Analyzer in Power BI
- Reducing DAX Calculation Load
Managing Large Datasets in Power BI Premium
- Implementing Incremental Refresh
- Using Aggregations for Large Data Volumes
Power BI Deployment, Governance & Security
Deploying Reports in Power BI Report Server
- Difference between Power BI Pro, Premium, Embedded
- Understanding Deployment Pipelines
Security & Compliance in Power BI
- Implementing Row-Level Security (RLS)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Monitoring & Auditing Power BI Usage
- Power BI Audit Logs & Usage Metrics
- Best Practices for Governance & Compliance