Course Description

Welcome to the world of data visualization and business analytics with Power BI! This four-week course, offered by DavidsonX, is designed to introduce you to Microsoft's powerful Power BI tool, which has revolutionized the way professionals analyze and present data. Whether you're a beginner in the field of data analysis or looking to enhance your skills, this course will equip you with the knowledge and practical experience to create compelling visualizations, prepare insightful reports, and design interactive dashboards.

What Students Will Learn

• Identifying and working with business-oriented data sets
• Importing and preparing data for loading into a data model
• Recognizing different types of data visualizations and their purposes
• Creating and sharing fully functional Power BI reports and dashboards
• Utilizing Power BI to bring data to life and tell meaningful stories
• Developing confidence in working with data and creating impactful visualizations

Pre-requisites

This course is designed for beginners, so no prior experience with Power BI is required. However, students will need:

• A Windows computer (recommended) or a Mac computer with access to a Windows virtual machine or Boot Camp
• An email account (personal, work, or school) to sign up for the Microsoft 365 Developer Program
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

Course Content

• Introduction to Power BI and its capabilities
• Data importation and preparation techniques
• Creating and customizing various types of data visualizations
• Designing interactive reports and dashboards
• Best practices for data storytelling and presentation
• Sharing and collaborating on Power BI projects
• Real-world applications of Power BI in different industries

Who This Course Is For

• Beginner level data professionals
• Students, researchers, and academics
• Marketing analysts, business analysts, and financial analysts
• Professionals looking to enhance their data visualization skills
• Anyone interested in learning how to create compelling data stories

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course have numerous real-world applications across various industries:

• Business decision-making: Create insightful reports to guide strategic decisions
• Marketing: Analyze customer data and create visually appealing campaign reports
• Finance: Develop interactive dashboards for financial performance monitoring
• Research: Present complex data findings in easily digestible formats
• Education: Create engaging visual aids for presentations and lectures
• Healthcare: Analyze patient data and create informative reports for stakeholders
• Non-profit organizations: Visualize impact data for donors and supporters

By mastering Power BI, learners will be able to transform raw data into meaningful insights, enhancing their professional value and contributing to data-driven decision-making in their organizations.