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116 Lessons (10h)

Your First Program
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Getting Started

Course Structure & Outline1:43
DOWNLOAD: Course Resources
Introducing the Adventure Works Project3:02
Setting Expectations2:21
Introducing Power BI Desktop

Introduction0:26
Meet Power BI5:30
Downloading Power BI & Adjusting Settings4:05
IMPORTANT: Regional Settings
The Power BI Interface & Workflow2:34
Helpful Resources1:44
UPDATE: New Power BI Ribbon (2020)7:15
QUIZ: Introducing Power BI Desktop
Connecting & Shaping Data

Introduction0:30
Types of Data Connectors3:53
The Query Editor4:28
Basic Table Transformations10:03
Text-Specific Tools14:54
Number-Specific Tools8:37
Date-Specific Tools8:53
PRO TIP: Creating a Rolling Calendar7:08
Index & Conditional Columns8:30
Grouping & Aggregating Data7:33
Pivoting & Unpivoting8:04
Merging Queries6:41
Appending Queries6:29
PRO TIP: Appending Files from a Folder7:38
Data Source Settings5:05
Query Refresh Settings3:06
Additional Data Types & Categories7:19
Defining Hierarchies4:35
PRO TIP: Importing Models from Excel5:40
Data Connection Best Practices2:09
QUIZ: Connecting & Shaping Data
HOMEWORK: Connecting & Shaping Data
HOMEWORK SOLUTION: Connecting & Shaping Data12:36
Creating a Data Model

Introduction0:19
What is a "Data Model"?5:17
Database Normalization4:07
Data Tables vs. Lookup Tables7:25
Relationships vs. Merged Tables2:31
Creating Table Relationships4:34
"Snowflake" Schemas3:09
Managing & Editing Relationships2:44
Active vs. Inactive Relationships2:45
Relationship Cardinality5:08
Connecting Multiple Data Tables8:26
Understanding Filter Flow6:33
Two-Way Filters (Use with Caution!)13:16
Hiding Fields from Report View4:15
UPDATE: New Model View8:32
Data Model Best Practices1:34
QUIZ: Creating a Data Model
HOMEWORK: Creating a Data Model
HOMEWORK SOLUTION: Creating a Data Model14:09
Adding Calculated Fields with DAX

Introduction0:32
Meet DAX1:03
Intro to Calculated Columns7:33
Intro to Measures2:51
RECAP: Calculated Columns vs. Measures1:34
Adding Columns & Measures3:12
Implicit vs. Explicit Measures6:27
Filter Context Examples8:07
Step-by-Step Measure Calculation2:39
DAX Syntax & Operators3:49
Common DAX Function Categories3:16
Basic Date & Time Functions12:24
Logical Functions10:06
Text Functions9:24
Joining Data with RELATED8:54
Basic Math & Stats Functions14:01
COUNT Functions7:46
IMPORTANT: Order Line Items6:21
The CALCULATE Function13:06
CALCULATE & ALL9:25
CALCULATE & FILTER9:37
Iterator ("X") Functions12:27
DAX Time Intelligence Formulas12:29
DAX Best Practices2:57
QUIZ: Adding Calculated Fields
HOMEWORK: Adding Calculated Fields
HOMEWORK SOLUTION: Adding Calculated Fields15:05
Visualizing Data with Reports

Introduction0:29
The "Report" View5:33
Adding Simple Objects3:07
Inserting Basic Charts & Visuals5:47
UPDATE: Conditional Formatting2:58
Formatting Options9:51
Report Filtering Options11:09
DEMO: Matrix Visuals6:38
DEMO: Date Slicers7:14
DEMO: Cards & KPIs9:24
DEMO: Text Cards6:14
DEMO: Map Visuals7:15
DEMO: Treemaps3:21
DEMO: Line & Area Charts6:23
DEMO: Trend Lines & Forecasts5:36
DEMO: Gauge Charts6:43
Editing Report Interactions6:38
Adding Drillthrough Filters5:08
Adding Report Bookmarks5:49
"What-If" Parameters11:47
Managing & Viewing Roles5:27
PREVIEW: Custom Visuals (Log-In Required)2:05
PREVIEW: Designing for Phone vs. Desktop2:54
PREVIEW: Publishing to Power BI Service2:27
Data Visualization Best Practices1:35
QUIZ: Visualizing Data with Reports
HOMEWORK: Visualizing Data with Reports
HOMEWORK SOLUTION: Visualizing Data with Reports7:22
NEW: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Visuals

The Q&A Visual10:54
The Key Influencers Visual (Part 1)12:34
The Key Influencers Visual (Part 2)5:11
IMPORTANT: Correlation vs. Causation4:24
The Decomposition Tree Visual8:59
Wrapping Up

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If you're looking for a comprehensive, hands-on guide to learning Microsoft Power BI Desktop, you've come to the right place. Power BI is quickly becoming the world's most powerful self-service business intelligence platform, and an absolutely essential tool for data professionals and beginners alike. With Power BI you can connect to hundreds of data sources, build complex relational models, and design stunning, interactive dashboards from scratch.

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Blend and transform raw data into beautiful interactive dashboards
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Access options: desktop & mobile
Certification of completion included
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Microsoft Power BI Desktop (NOT included)
Experience with Excel Power Query, Power Pivot & DAX is a plus, but not required

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I love excel and am really interested in upskilling and learning how to create tables for reporting.

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I love the lecture and descriptions. It allows me to rerun lectures and understand steps to cement theory and function.

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