Power BI Desktop for Technical Users Training in South Africa

There are no formal prerequisites. This course is suitable for users new to Power BI Desktop and data modeling.

Virtual Classroom Requirements

For remote learners:

• An additional monitor (minimum 19”) is required

• Minimum resolution: 1280x1024 (with 1024 vertical pixels being essential)

• Remote access provided through GoToMyPC or LearnOnDemand environments

By the end of this Power BI Desktop for Technical Users Training in South Africa, you will have gained knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Import and Connect to Data Sources:
Connect Power BI to Excel, CSV, Azure SQL Databases and other formats.

Clean and Transform Data:
Use Power Query Editor and M language to clean, normalize, and shape data efficiently.

Model Your Data:
Establish relationships, define calculated columns/measures, and create hierarchies for accurate analysis.

Create Interactive Visuals and Dashboards:
Design dynamic reports with charts, slicers, maps, drillthrough pages, bookmarks, custom tooltips, and more.

Understand Power BI Architecture:
Learn how Power BI Desktop integrates with Power BI Service, Analysis Services, and enterprise data platforms.

Module 1: Power BI Overview

• Introduction to Power BI Desktop

• Integration with Power BI Service and data warehouses
  Lab: Installing Power BI Desktop

Module 2: Accessing Data

• Importing data from CSV, Excel, and Azure SQL Databases
  Lab:

• Connecting to live data sources

• Importing and combining datasets

Module 3: Data Transformation

• Power Query Editor walkthrough

• Using M language to clean and reshape data
  Lab:

• Remove unwanted columns/rows

• Normalize datasets

• Merge data

• Import multiple Excel files

Module 4: Data Modeling

• Creating relationships, calculations, and hierarchies
  Lab:

• Managing table relationships

• Customizing field views

• Defining measures and calculated columns

Module 5: Visualizations and Reports

• Building interactive report pages
  Lab:

• Adding charts, tables, and maps

• Implementing slicers and drillthrough pages

• Creating bookmarks, selection panels, buttons

• Building custom tooltips