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Microsoft

Get started with Power BI

Microsoft via Microsoft Learn

Overview

  • Module 1: In this module, learners will be introduced to Microsoft Power BI and its rich data analytics and data visualization capabilities.

    In this module, we will:

    • Describe the business value and features of Power BI.
    • Compare and contrast the different components that make up Power BI.
    • Describe how to clean and transform data.
    • Examine how AI insights help detect anomalies and spot trends.
    • Build a basic dashboard.
    • Consume Power BI reports and dashboards.
  • Module 2: Learn how to use the Power BI service to review and interact with content that's been shared with you.

    In this module, you will learn how to:

    • Understand basic concepts and terminology of the Power BI service.
    • Find your content in dashboards, reports, and apps.
    • View and export data from dashboards and reports.
    • View filters that are used in a report.
    • Explain the relationship between dashboards and reports, visualizations, and tiles.
    • Display action menus for tiles and details for report visualizations.
    • Collapse and expand the nav pane and the filters and bookmarks panes.
    • Subscribe to a dashboard and report.
    • Set a data alert.
    • Collaborate by using dashboard commenting.
  • Module 3: Power BI is a collection of software services and applications that let you connect to all sorts of data sources and create compelling visuals and reports. You can benefit from receiving those reports, or you can share them with others inside or outside your organization. Learn the basics of Power BI, how its services and applications work together, and how they can be used to create or experience compelling visuals and analytics based on your data.

    In this module, you will:

    • Learn how Power BI services and applications work together.
    • Explore how Power BI can make your business more efficient.
    • Learn how to create compelling visuals and reports.

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Module 1: Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Power BI
    • Introduction
    • Describe using Power BI to build data-driven analytics
    • Explore the different Power BI elements
    • Describe cleaning and transforming data
    • Describe using AI Insights to spot trends and anomalies
    • Build a basic dashboard
    • Consider the business value of Power BI
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary and resources
  • Module 2: Module 2: Explore what Power BI can do for you
    • What can I do with the Power BI service as a consumer?
    • View content in the Power BI service
    • Explore Power BI using dashboards, reports, and apps
    • Collaborate and share in Power BI
    • Find and view dashboards and reports
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Module 3: Module 3: Get started building with Power BI
    • Introduction
    • Use Power BI
    • Building blocks of Power BI
    • Tour and use the Power BI service
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary

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