Dive Deeper into Data-Driven Decisions with Power BI

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Dive Deeper into Data-Driven Decisions with Power BI

This course is part of Excel to Power BI: Data Analysis & Business Intelligence Specialization

Instructor: Kelly Rosado

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Import, clean, and model data in Power BI
Import, clean, and model data in Power BI
Publish and share reports using Power BI Service

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There are 5 modules in this course

Unlock the power of data with Microsoft Power BI—one of the most in-demand business intelligence tools used by companies worldwide. This hands-on course empowers learners to transform raw data into actionable insights and compelling visual stories.

With over 5 million users globally, Power BI is a top choice for data professionals, analysts, and business leaders. Learning Power BI can boost your career in data analytics, business intelligence, and decision-making roles. Career Impact - Power BI skills are listed in over 50,000 job postings globally. Professionals with Power BI expertise earn an average of $85,000–$120,000 annually, depending on role and experience. - This course helps you build a portfolio-ready dashboard and prepares you for real-world reporting tasks. What You’ll Learn: - Navigate Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service - Import, clean, and transform data from multiple sources - Build and format visualizations including charts, maps, and KPIs - Create and publish interactive reports and dashboards - Integrate Power BI with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and SharePoint What Makes This Course Unique: ✅ Beginner-friendly: No prior experience required ✅ Hands-on practice: Over 20 guided exercises and assignments ✅ Portfolio-ready project: Build and publish your own dashboard ✅ Fast-track format: Complete in under 10 hours of focused learning ✅ Microsoft integration: Learn how Power BI connects with Teams, Excel, and SharePoint Who Should Take This Course: - Aspiring data analysts and business intelligence professionals - Excel users looking to upgrade to dynamic dashboards - Business professionals who want to make data-driven decisions - Students and job seekers wanting to add Power BI to their resume - Anyone curious about data visualization and reporting Start learning now and turn data into decisions. Your future in analytics begins here.

New Power BI users will begin the course by gaining a conceptual understanding of the Power BI desktop application and the Power BI service. Learners will explore the Power BI interface while learning how to manage pages and understand the basics of visualizations. Learners can download a course dataset to enjoy guided, hands-on exercises in importing, connecting, cleaning, transforming and modeling data in the Power BI desktop application. Learners will investigate reports, learn about workspaces, and practice viewing, creating, and publishing reports to the Power BI service. Finally, learners will become proficient in the creation and utilization of dashboards.

What's included

18 videos3 readings5 assignments

18 videosTotal 31 minutes

Welcome to Data-Driven Decisions with Power BI!1 minute
Introduction to Power BI6 minutes
Lesson 2: Import Data or Connect to a Data Source1 minute
Import a File from Excel0 minutes
Import Data from a Web Page1 minute
Use Get Data to Connect to Data Sources0 minutes
Connect to a Power BI Dataset1 minute
Try a Sample Dataset from Power BI Desktop0 minutes
Practice with Sample Datasets from Power BI Service 1 minute
Lesson 3: Understand the Table View1 minute
Overview of the Table View in Power BI2 minutes
Week 1 Check-In1 minute
Lesson 4: Clean and Transform Data3 minutes
Access the Power Query Editor0 minutes
Manage Transformed Data in the Applied Steps List2 minutes
Execute Basic Math Operations to a Column1 minute
Round Values in a Column0 minutes
Replace Errors in a Column0 minutes

3 readingsTotal 9 minutes

A Note on Power BI Compatibility2 minutes
Course Resources2 minutes
STOP: Retrieve a Course Sample Dataset 5 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

Get Started on Your Own Power BI Report!40 minutes
Dive Into Your Data: View and Edit a Report in Data View10 minutes
Review: Lessons 1-310 minutes
Dive Into the Data: Replace Errors, Clean Data and View the Applied Steps List5 minutes
Final Quiz: Week 1 Review 10 minutes

Data modeling is where your data begins to tell its story. In this module, you’ll explore how Power BI transforms raw information into meaningful insights through relationships, calculations, and visualizations. You’ll learn how Power Pivot captures the key connections in your data and how Power View brings those models to life with interactive charts, graphs, and maps. By working in the Model and Report views of Power BI Desktop, you’ll see how data modeling connects directly to decision‑making and business performance.

What's included

21 videos4 readings6 assignments

21 videosTotal 45 minutes

Introduction to Data Modeling, Report View, and Visualizations3 minutes
Lesson 1: Understand the Model View2 minutes
Overview of the Model View in Power BI1 minute
View Relationships in the Model View2 minutes
Edit or Remove Relationships1 minute
Add a New Relationship Between Tables and Columns1 minute
Week 2 Check-In0 minutes
Lesson 3: Understand the Report View3 minutes
Overview of the Report View in Power BI2 minutes
Add a Visualization0 minutes
Overview of Format Features for Visualizations1 minute
Change the Visualization Type0 minutes
Lesson 4: Understand Text Visualization Types5 minutes
Create a Visualization Card0 minutes
Format a Visualization Card2 minutes
Create a Table Visualization0 minutes
Format a Table Visualization3 minutes
Create a KPI Chart1 minute
Format a KPI Chart 2 minutes
Create a Key Influencers Chart4 minutes
Format a Key Influencers Chart2 minutes

4 readingsTotal 10 minutes

Stop and Observe Your Model View5 minutes
Lesson 2: Work with Relationships in Model View2 minutes
Adding Visualizations to Report Canvases2 minutes
Note about the "Dive Into the Data" Practice Opportunities1 minute

6 assignmentsTotal 63 minutes

View a Report in Model View20 minutes
Model View Knowledge Check3 minutes
Dive Into the Data: Customize Report Visualizations in Report View10 minutes
Dive Into the Data: Create and Format a Card or Table Visual10 minutes
Dive Into the Data: Create and Format KPI or Key Influencer Visualizations 10 minutes
Week 2 Final Review 10 minutes

Explore how Power BI visualizations turn data into insights. Create charts and maps that reveal patterns, connect queries to answer business questions, apply filters and drill-throughs to uncover meaning, and publish reports that drive smarter decisions.

What's included

28 videos1 reading8 assignments1 discussion prompt

28 videosTotal 48 minutes

Lesson 1: Intro to Chart Visualizations2 minutes
Create a Scatter Chart1 minute
Modify Scatter Chart Analytics5 minutes
Create a Waterfall Chart2 minutes
Create a Radial Gauge Chart2 minutes
Create a Funnel Chart0 minutes
Format a Funnel Visualization2 minutes
Create a Ribbon Chart0 minutes
Format a Ribbon Chart 2 minutes
Use Geospatial Map Visualizations1 minute
Use Map Visualizations2 minutes
Week 3 Check-In 10 minutes
Lesson 2: Turn Questions into Answers with Custom Visualizations1 minute
Create a New Table Query2 minutes
Turn a Question into a Visualization1 minute
Create and Teach a Q&A Visualization2 minutes
Add Suggested Questions to a Q&A Visualization1 minute
Lesson 3: Filters, Slicers, and Data Drilling1 minute
Create a Slicer0 minutes
Explore the Filters Pane1 minute
Filter a Field1 minute
Analyze Your Visualization1 minute
Drill Down and Drill Up in a Visualization1 minute
Format a Matrix2 minutes
Export Data from Visualizations0 minutes
Lesson 4: Introduction to Report Publishing1 minute
Publish a Dataset or Report0 minutes
Week 3 Check-In 20 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Introduction to Navigating Reports and Visualizations2 minutes

8 assignmentsTotal 62 minutes

Dive Into the Data: Create and Format a Scatter, Gauge, Funnel or Ribbon Visualization10 minutes
Dive Into the Data: Create and Modify a Map Visualization10 minutes
Dive Into the Data: Experiment with Table Queries or Q&A Visualizations10 minutes
Week 3 Lessons 1 and 2 Review 7 minutes
Dive Into the Data: Experiement with Slicers, Filters, or Data Drilling10 minutes
Filters Review5 minutes
Dive Into the Data: Publish Your Report5 minutes
Week 3 Review5 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Reflect on Data-Driven Decision Making10 minutes

Discover how workspaces, dashboards, datasets, and apps in Power BI Service help you move beyond individual reports to collaborative, decision‑driven insights. By understanding how to share, connect, and integrate Power BI with Microsoft 365, you’ll see how your data can become a catalyst for teamwork, alignment, and smarter business outcomes.

What's included

29 videos3 readings7 assignments

29 videosTotal 44 minutes

Introduction to Power BI Service5 minutes
Lesson 1: Introduction to Workspaces3 minutes
View My Workspace in the Power BI Service1 minute
View Workspaces in the Power BI Service0 minutes
View the Access Permissions1 minute
Share a Workspace0 minutes
Lesson 2: Introduction to Working with Dashboards1 minute
Overview of Dashboards3 minutes
Create a New Dashboard0 minutes
Add a Tile to a Dashboard2 minutes
Pin a Tile from a Report1 minute
Pin a Live Page0 minutes
Pin the Whole Report Page as a Live Tile1 minute
Subscribe to a Power BI Dashboard2 minutes
Share a Report Via Email1 minute
Week 4 Check-In0 minutes
Switch Modes in Power BI Service1 minute
Download a Copy of a Report1 minute
Generate Quick Insights for a Report0 minutes
Lesson 4: Introduction to Apps0 minutes
Connect to Apps1 minute
Create App Workspaces1 minute
Lesson 5: Power BI and Microsoft Integration0 minutes
Understand Power BI and Microsoft Teams Integration1 minute
Share a Report To a Teams Channel1 minute
Start a Teams Chat From a Slicer in Power BI1 minute
Embed Reports in SharePoint Online0 minutes
Export a Report to PowerPoint1 minute
Power BI: Download and Install Analyze in Excel1 minute

3 readingsTotal 4 minutes

Lesson 3: Use Datasets and Reports1 minute
Power BI App Workspaces: Creation, Management, and Key Differences3 minutes
Overview of Microsoft’s Power Platform (Beyond This Course)0 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 82 minutes

Dive Into the Data: Navigate Your Workspace10 minutes
Dive Into the Data: Explore Dashboards7 minutes
Lesson 1 and 2 Review10 minutes
Dive Into the Data: Practice with Apps10 minutes
Dive Into the Data: Practice Integrating Power BI with M36510 minutes
Reflect on Power BI Service25 minutes
Week 4 Review10 minutes

Take time to consolidate everything you’ve learned and demonstrate your mastery. The final review helps you revisit key concepts, reflect on your progress, and apply your skills in a comprehensive assessment that confirms your readiness to use Power BI with confidence

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