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Course Outline

Introduction to Power BI

  • Overview of Power BI and its core components.
  • Understanding the broader Power BI ecosystem.
  • Installing and configuring Power BI Desktop.

Connecting to Data Sources

  • Importing data from Excel, databases, and cloud platforms.
  • Transforming data with Power Query.
  • Cleaning and structuring financial data for analysis.

Data Modelling and DAX

  • Establishing relationships between data tables.
  • Introduction to DAX formulas.
  • Creating calculated columns and measures.

Creating Reports and Dashboards

  • Designing financial reports using visual elements.
  • Effective use of tables, charts, and KPIs.
  • Enhancing interactivity with slicers and filters.

Publishing and Sharing Reports

  • Publishing reports to Power BI Service.
  • Secure dashboard sharing protocols.
  • Scheduling data refreshes and configuring alerts.

Power BI Certification Preparation (PL-300)

  • Exam structure and objective overview.
  • Practice questions and strategic exam tips.
  • Curated study resources for revision.

Best Practices for Financial Analysis

  • Optimising Power BI performance.
  • Designing user-centric dashboards.
  • Identifying common pitfalls and strategies to avoid them.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of financial data structures and reporting standards.
  • Working familiarity with Excel or comparable spreadsheet applications.

Target Audience

  • Financial analysts.
  • Business intelligence professionals.
  • Finance teams aiming to adopt Power BI for enhanced, data-driven decision-making.
 14 Hours

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