Course Description for Creating Dashboards Using Power BI with Tahir Ali
Creating Dashboards Using Power BI course with Tahir Ali course equips participants with the skills to create interactive and insightful dashboards using Microsoft Power BI. Participants will learn to connect data sources, transform data, design visualizations, and build dynamic dashboards to visualize and analyze data effectively.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of Power BI and its role in data visualization.
- Connect and import data from various sources into Power BI.
- Transform and clean data to prepare it for visualization.
- Design and customize interactive visualizations.
- Create dynamic dashboards to monitor key metrics and trends.
- Publish and share dashboards securely using Power BI Service.
Course Content
- Introduction to Power BI
- Overview of Power BI and its capabilities
- Understanding Power BI Desktop vs. Power BI Service
- Data Sources and Data Transformation
- Connecting to data sources (Excel, SQL Server, CSV files, etc.)
- Data transformation and cleaning using Power Query Editor
- Data Modeling
- Creating relationships between tables
- Measures, calculated columns, and DAX basics
- Visualizations and Reports
- Designing basic and custom visualizations
- Formatting and customization options
- Creating interactive reports
- Building Dashboards
- Creating and organizing dashboard elements
- Adding tiles, images, text boxes, and web content
- Dashboard navigation and layout best practices
- Publishing and Sharing
- Publishing reports and dashboards to Power BI Service
- Configuring dashboard settings and permissions
- Collaborating and sharing insights with colleagues
Assessment And Grading
- Class Participation: 10%
- Assignments and Quizzes: 30%
- Midterm Examination: 20%
- Final Project or Examination: 40%
Required Materials/Resources
- Textbook: To Be Announced (TBA) By Instructors
- Work Environment: To Be Announced (TBA) By Instructors
- Access to online resources for additional learning materials and tutorials
Course Policies
- Attendance: Regular attendance is expected, and participation in class activities and discussions is encouraged by the instructor.
- Academic Integrity: All work submitted must be original, and plagiarism or cheating will result in disciplinary action.
- Late Submissions: Assignments submitted after the deadline will incur a penalty unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.
- Communication: Students are encouraged to be communicated with by the instructor regarding any concerns or questions about the course material or assignments.
- Grading Policy Grades will be based on the quality of work and adherence to deadlines.
Instructor Information
- Instructor Name: Tahir Ali
- Office Hours: TBA
- Profile Link: https://www.parho.co/instructor/tahirali/
This structured outline ensures participants gain a comprehensive understanding of creating dashboards using Power BI, from data connection to dynamic visualization and sharing insights effectively.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Power BI and Dashboard Creation
Objective: Introduce Power BI and understand the basics of creating dashboards.
- Overview of Power BI
– What is Power BI?
– Key features and benefits of using Power BI for data visualization.
- Getting Started with Power BI
– Downloading and installing Power BI Desktop.
– Overview of the Power BI interface: ribbon, report view, data view.
- Connecting Data Sources
– Importing data from various sources (Excel, SQL Server, CSV).
– Transforming and cleaning data using Power Query Editor.
- Introduction to Visualizations
– Basics of visualizations: charts, graphs, tables.
– Applying visualizations to data in Power BI.
Lesson 2: Data Modeling and Relationships
Objective: Understand data modeling concepts and create relationships between tables.
- Data Modeling Basics
– Introduction to data modeling in Power BI.
– Creating a data model: tables, columns, measures.
- Creating Relationships
– Understanding relationships between tables.
– Types of relationships: one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many.
– Defining relationships using diagram view.
- Calculations and Measures
– Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).
– Creating calculated columns and measures in Power BI.
Lesson 3: Designing Interactive Dashboards
Objective: Learn to design interactive and visually appealing dashboards in Power BI.
- Dashboard Layout and Design Principles
– Planning the layout of a dashboard.
– Best practices for designing effective dashboards.
- Adding Visualizations to Dashboards
– Creating and customizing visualizations.
– Using slicers, filters, and drill-through options.
- Dashboard Interactivity
– Adding interactions between visualizations.
– Utilizing bookmarks and buttons for navigation.
Lesson 4: Sharing and Collaborating with Power BI
Objective: Explore options for sharing and collaborating on Power BI dashboards.
- Publishing to Power BI Service
– Publishing reports and dashboards to Power BI Service.
– Overview of Power BI workspace and sharing options.
- Sharing and Collaboration
– Sharing dashboards with colleagues and stakeholders.
– Managing permissions and access control.
- Refreshing Data and Scheduled Updates
– Setting up data refresh schedules in Power BI Service.
– Monitoring data refresh and ensuring accuracy.
Lesson 5: Advanced Features and Customization
Objective: Explore advanced features and customization options in Power BI.
- Advanced Visualizations
– Creating advanced visuals: maps, custom visuals.
– Using hierarchies and drill-down features.
- Power BI Templates and Themes
– Creating and applying custom templates.
– Designing themes for consistent branding.
- Power BI Mobile App
– Overview of Power BI mobile app.
– Designing reports for mobile consumption.
Lesson 6: Real-world Applications and Case Studies
Objective: Apply knowledge gained to real-world scenarios and case studies.
- Case Study Analysis
– Analyzing and visualizing data from a provided case study.
– Applying data modeling and visualization techniques.
- Project: Designing a Comprehensive Dashboard
– Working on a project to create a complete dashboard from scratch.
– Incorporating data modeling, visualizations, and interactivity.
Each lesson should include practical exercises, quizzes, and hands-on activities to reinforce learning. Additionally, providing access to datasets for practice and a discussion forum for questions and collaboration would enhance the learning experience.
Extra Information
Requirements
- Duration: 24 Hours (2 Hours Session)
- Prerequisites: Familiarity with data analysis concepts and basic understanding of Excel
- Requirements: Access to Power BI Desktop (free download), and optionally, a Power BI Pro license for publishing and sharing
Features
- Hands-on exercises and practical projects
- Real-world datasets and case studies
- Instructor-led demonstrations and guided practice
- Access to course materials, datasets, and resources
Target Audiences
- Business analysts, data analysts, and BI professionals
- Data scientists and researchers
- Anyone interested in learning data visualization and dashboard creation using Power BI
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