Beginners Guide to Power BI

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An outline of this training course

This Beginner Guide to Power BI course equips you with essential skills in Power BI, a leading business intelligence tool. You will learn to understand and apply data modeling, master DAX formulas for data calculations, and use the query editor for data transformation. The course covers how to create interactive visualizations and connect to various data sources to transform data effectively.

As a data analyst, you'll gain competencies in building dashboards to track performance indicators, analyzing customer behavior to enhance marketing strategies, and monitoring inventory to optimize supply chain operations. By the end, you'll be able to extract meaningful insights and make informed decisions using Power BI.

 

What is needed to take this course 

There are no prerequisites for this course.

 

Who is the course for

This course is useful for data analysts seeking to learn the basics of Power BI and its components, including data modeling, DAX formulas, query editing, and data visualization.

 

Details of what you will learn during this course

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Define Power BI components & their functions
  • Apply data modeling techniques for effective analysis
  • Understand DAX formulas for data calculations
  • Utilize the query editor for data transformation and cleaning
  • Learn best practices for data visualization

 

What you get with the course

  • A two-hour plus self-paced video training
  • Resource packs that include data source files

 

Program Level

Beginner

 

Field(s) of Study

Computer Software & App

 

Instruction Delivery Method

QAS Self-study

 

***This course was published in May 2023

 

Enterprise DNA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

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Curriculum
1

Course Overview


2

Resources

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3

Introduction


4

Power Query

Free

5

Data Modeling

Free

6

DAX Calculations

Free

7

Reports & Visualizations

Free

8

Online Service

Free

9

Frequently Asked Questions

Free

10

Course Wrap Up

Free

11

Conclusion and Next Steps


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Sam McKay

CEO & Founder

Sam McKay

CEO & Founder, Enterprise DNA

Sam is the Founder of Enterprise DNA and a leading voice in data and AI transformation. He helps professionals and organizations become ‘Full Stack AI Professionals’ capable of mastering data, building intelligent tools, and driving innovation at scale.

Through platforms like EDNA Learn, Data Mentor, AI Builders, and KnowCode, Sam empowers teams to thrive in the AI-driven future. His mission: to democratize advanced analytics and make real-world AI application accessible to all.

He’s a strong advocate for practical, hands-on learning and believes AI is unlocking a wave of opportunity for builders, creators, and problem-solvers worldwide.

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