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🧾 Course Requirements: Power BI – Business Intelligence & Data Visualization

✅ Prerequisites for Learners

Power BI is designed for accessibility, but the following foundational skills will help you succeed:

💻 1. Basic Computer Skills

• Proficiency with operating systems (Windows or macOS)
• Familiarity with file management and installing software

📊 2. Spreadsheet Proficiency

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of tables, formulas, and pivot tables
• Basic experience with structured data (CSV, Excel files)

📈 3. Basic Analytical Thinking

• Comfort with interpreting charts, trends, and basic KPIs
• Ability to reason with data and extract actionable insights

No prior programming or database knowledge is required for the beginner-level course.

🧾 Course Title: Power BI – Business Intelligence & Interactive Data Visualization

Course Description:

This Power BI course is designed to empower learners with the skills to transform raw data into actionable insights using Microsoft's leading business intelligence platform. Whether you are a business analyst, data professional, or a beginner aiming to get started with data visualization, this course offers a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and core data modeling techniques.

The course takes learners through the full BI workflow—from connecting to various data sources, cleaning and transforming data, designing visually compelling reports, to publishing interactive dashboards for real-time sharing and collaboration. Special emphasis is placed on Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), data relationships, and creating insightful key performance indicators (KPIs).

Upon completion, learners will be able to confidently build dynamic, enterprise-grade dashboards, connect to live data, and automate reporting processes that support smarter business decisions.

🎯 Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Power BI ecosystem: Desktop, Service, Mobile, and Gateway
• Connect to and import data from various sources (Excel, CSV, databases, web, etc.)
• Clean and prepare data using Power Query Editor
• Create data models, define relationships, and build star schemas
• Use DAX to create custom columns, measures, and calculated tables
• Build engaging visualizations: bar charts, maps, slicers, line charts, KPIs, and tables
• Design interactive dashboards and set up drill-down features
• Publish and share dashboards via Power BI Service or Microsoft Teams
• Set up automatic data refresh and basic role-level security
• Learn best practices for BI storytelling, layout, and performance optimization

👨‍🏫 Who Should Enroll:

• Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Finance Analysts, Operations Managers
• Professionals responsible for reporting, forecasting, or strategic planning
• Excel users wanting to advance into modern BI tools
• Students or graduates aiming to start a career in data analytics
• IT professionals integrating Power BI with other Microsoft services