Microsoft Power BI for Beginners: DAX, Data Modeling, and Data Visualization

Course Overview

Power BI for Beginners introduces you to essential tools and techniques for working with data in Power BI. You’ll explore how to import, clean, and shape data using Power Query, create relationships between datasets, and build effective visual reports.

Learn how to append and merge tables, unpivot columns for better analysis, and create custom and conditional columns based on set rules. Discover DAX formulas like SUMX and CALCULATE, and use quick measures for easier calculations. You’ll also learn how to filter data, use visuals like gauges and tables, and publish your work to Power BI Service for sharing and collaboration.

By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of how to turn raw data into powerful, interactive dashboards and reports. Whether you're analyzing business trends or reporting performance, this course gives you the skills to work smarter with data.

Learning Objectives:

In this course, you will learn how to:

• Import and clean data using Power Query tools.
• Combine data using append and merge techniques.
• Transform messy tables using the unpivot columns feature.
• Create new columns using examples, conditions, and custom logic.
• Build data relationships to support better analysis and reports.
• Write simple DAX formulas using SUMX and CALCULATE.
• Design dashboards with gauge, matrix, and table visualizations.
• Publish and edit reports in Power BI Service.