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Upcoming Power BI Online Training Classes

We presently haven't any public Power BI Training Classes planned, but please check out our Power BI private training sessions.

Power BI Training Class - Beginners

Course Highlights:

On completion of this course you will be able to:

Import Data into Power BI
Use Basic Formulas in Power BI
Create a Dashboard with Visualisations
Share your Power BI Dashboards

Course Benefits:

Live Instructor Led Training
Comprehensive Online Courseware
E-Certificate of Completion
No Need to Travel

Get an idea of what a Power BI dashboard can look like

Power BI Online Class Outline:

Getting Data

Getting Data from Excel
Importing Data from Other Sources

Creating Calculated Columns

Concatenation
Date Formulas

Using Visualisations to create a dashboard

Formatting Visualisations
Adding a Slicer
Sorting the Month Order Problem
Multiple Labels on Axis
Drilling Down
Understanding Hierarchies
Edit Interactions

10 minute break - Stretch your legs - Get your tea

Filters

Adding Filters
The difference between Visualization, Page and Report Filters

Calendar Table

Laying out a Page

Adding Arrows and Comments
Writing Text
Aligning Visuals on a report

Importing Visualisations

Importing Custom Visual from the Web
Timeline Slicer Visualisation

Publishing

Signing in
Publishing your Report

Course Pre-Requisites

This instructor led online Power BI training course is designed for someone who wants to simply get started with Power BI desktop. A student should have a basic understanding of Excel or other spreadsheet program .

Technical Requirements

This Live Online class is designed to be conducted using the Zoom platform.See below for details. In addition before the course you would need:

Power BI desktop downloaded and installed.
(This How to install Power BI desktop? tutorial might help.)
Excel installed

Power BI Training Class - Intermediate

Course Highlights:

On completion of this course you will be able to:

Learn How to Use the Power Query Editor to Restructure your Data
Understand the Basics of Data Modelling
Utilise Drilldown and KPI's to Get Answers From Your Data
Create Basic Time Intelligence Measures

Course Benefits:

Live Instructor Led Training
Comprehensive Online Courseware
E-Certificate of Completion
No Need to Travel

Course Outline:

Using the Power Query Editor

Importing Data
Handling Errors
Using Applied Steps
Correcting Data Types
Changing the Data Source
Merge Columns
How to Use Create Column from Example

Data Modelling with Relationships & Keys

Why Create Relationships Between Your Data Sources?
How to Create a Relationship
Calendar Tables

10 Minute Break - Stretch your Legs - Get a Cup of Tea

Expanding Visuals

Creating a Map
Using KPI's
Bookmarks
Drillthrough
Drilling Down

Basic Dax Formulas

Understanding Measures
Using Quick Measures
Calculating Year to Date
Ranking

Course Prequisites

How do you handle data? This instructor led online Power BI training course is principally designed for those who want to get a handle on their data. Whereas the previous course dealt primarily with getting visualisations together, this one shows you how to deal with data.

Technical Requirements

The course also is conducted using the Zoom platform See below for details. In addition before the course you would need:

Power BI desktop downloaded and installed.
(This How to install Power BI desktop? tutorial might help.)
Excel installed
Although it is preferable that you have previously attended the beginners Power BI online course, it is not essential.

What do I Need to Participate?

Technical Requirements

To get the best out of your training sessions it is recommended that you have a:

Internet Connected Computer
Webcam (usually already on most laptops)
Microphone (usually on laptops)
Nice Comfy Place to Learn
Big Cup of Tea

If you haven't got a microphone you can still take part by dialling in using your phone. Before the training course we will email you with joining instructions which will include the option to dial in.

One more thing, during this Power BI class you will learn more by following along with the instructor. So if you are able to use a second screen this would enable you to follow the one screen while carrying out the exercises on the other. Though this is not absolutely necessary, it would help your learning experience.

For further guidance please have a look at this Zoom tutorial video on how to join a meeting.

Should you need any assistance in setting up zoom for you our your employees you are more that welcome to contact us: info@computertutoring.co.uk.