Data Analysis using Power BI Desktop - Level 1: Report Builder
Want to turn raw data into meaningful insights? This hands-on course is the first in our exclusive Data Analysis using Power BI Desktop series and is designed for professionals who need to create and share impactful business reports, without writing code.
In this course, you’ll learn how to build stand-alone and multi-page Power BI reports using Power BI Desktop and the Power BI Service. From connecting to data and building visuals to applying filters, drill-throughs, and sharing dashboards, this course gives you the skills to communicate data clearly and effectively. Whether you're in finance, operations, or any business unit, these Power BI skills will help you unlock your organization’s data and drive smarter decisions.
What Is Included
- Instructor‑led training with real Power BI use cases
- Official courseware and supplemental materials
- Certificate of completion
- Hands‑on practice with Power BI Desktop and Service
- 90‑day access to class recordings (if applicable)
- Guaranteed‑to‑run dates
- Flexible rescheduling options
By the end of this course, you will be able to build and share compelling Power BI reports and dashboards.
- Understand Power BI’s role in the Microsoft Power Platform
- Build simple data models using tables and relationships
- Design interactive report visuals and multi-page narratives
- Apply filters, drill-throughs, bookmarks, and visual interactions
- Create and organize dashboards
- Publish and share reports and datasets with your team
General understanding of reporting requirements and a basic understanding of data base concepts is useful, but not required
Basic experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and using Web Browsers. General understanding of basic database concepts is useful, but not required.
- Power BI as Part of Power Platform
- What is Power BI
- Power BI Overview
- Terminology
- Introduction to Tables & Relationships
- Introduction to Data Model Schemas
- Power BI Reports
- Overview of Report Objectives
- Data-Driven Narratives
- Working in Power BI Desktop
- Creating Visuals
- Formatting and Organizing Visuals
- Sharing
- Drill-down, Drill through, and other Data Actions
- Interactions using Filters
- Visual Interactions
- Bookmarks and Buttons
- Introduction to Power BI Service
- Adding Reports and Data
- Power BI Service Report Features
- Refreshing Power BI Data
- Building Dashboards
- Organizing Dashboard Elements
- Understanding Dashboard Q&A
- Quick Insights
- Sharing Content
- Publish an App in Power BI