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Data Preparation and Visualization with Power BI

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Transform raw data using Power Query and Power Pivot for streamlined data preparation

  • Build and manage relationships in data models to enhance analytical capabilities

  • Design interactive Power BI dashboards with advanced visualizations and KPIs

  • Write and apply DAX expressions to calculate metrics and perform complex analyses

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This course is part of the Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau Specialization
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There are 17 modules in this course

Updated in May 2025.

This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master the art of transforming raw data into actionable insights with Power BI. This course equips you with the skills to leverage Power Query and Power Pivot for efficient data preparation, build robust data models, and write powerful DAX formulas for advanced analytics. You'll also learn to create interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations that effectively communicate your insights. Beginning with the fundamentals of Power Query and Power Pivot, you’ll explore essential techniques such as data transformation, unpivoting columns, merging queries, and creating dynamic models. The course also delves deep into DAX expressions, teaching you how to compute metrics, manage relationships, and perform advanced calculations like year-over-year comparisons and percentages. As you advance, you’ll use Power BI to design impactful dashboards and reports. You'll gain hands-on experience with mapping visuals, KPIs, and conditional formatting. Practical exercises throughout the course ensure you can apply your knowledge, from creating pivot tables to crafting professional-grade reports and publishing them using the Power BI service. This course is ideal for aspiring analysts, business professionals, and data enthusiasts. Basic familiarity with Excel is recommended. Whether you’re a beginner or have intermediate experience, you’ll acquire the essential skills needed to thrive in data-driven roles.

In this module, we will explore the foundational concepts of Power Pivot and Power Query, tools that enable advanced data modeling and transformation within Excel. Through this introduction, you will gain an understanding of their capabilities and how they integrate to support data analysis processes.

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 assignment

3 videosTotal 12 minutes
  • Welcome and Overview3 minutes
  • What is Power Query?5 minutes
  • What is Power Pivot?4 minutes
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Introduction to the Course 'Data Preparation and Visualization with Power BI'10 minutes
  • Full Specialization Resources10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Introduction to Power Pivot and Power Query - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will delve into Power Query, starting with its editor interface and progressing to practical data transformations. You will learn to connect to various data sources, edit queries, and consolidate information effectively for analysis.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosTotal 56 minutes
  • Exploring the Power Query Editor6 minutes
  • Common Power Query Transformations9 minutes
  • Editing an Existing Query10 minutes
  • Importing Multiple Files from a Folder11 minutes
  • Connecting to Data in Another Excel Workbook10 minutes
  • Important: Checking the Location of Your Query's Source4 minutes
  • Retrieving Data from the Web6 minutes
  • Practice Exercise1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Getting Started with Power Query - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will expand on Power Query features to handle more complex data manipulation tasks. Topics include unpivoting, merging, and aggregating data, along with conditional column creation. Hands-on exercises will reinforce your learning.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosTotal 48 minutes
  • Unpivoting Columns6 minutes
  • Combining Data from Multiple Tables with Merge Queries6 minutes
  • Using Merge Queries to Compare Two Tables5 minutes
  • Stacking Data into One Table with Append Queries6 minutes
  • Duplicating and Referencing Queries9 minutes
  • Grouping and Aggregating Data8 minutes
  • Adding Conditional Columns in Power Query7 minutes
  • Practice Exercise1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Useful Power Query Features - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on creating a robust data model using Power Pivot. You will learn to create and manage table relationships, generate pivot tables, and optimize your model for seamless data analysis.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosTotal 28 minutes
  • Enabling the Power Pivot Add-in2 minutes
  • Understanding the Power Pivot Window5 minutes
  • Creating Relationships Between Tables5 minutes
  • Managing Relationships of the Model3 minutes
  • Creating a Pivot Table from the Data Model5 minutes
  • Hiding Fields from the Client Tools3 minutes
  • Grouping Queries5 minutes
  • Practice Exercise1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Creating a Data Model - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce DAX, a powerful language for creating calculated fields in Power BI and Power Pivot. You’ll learn to use DAX functions like COUNTROWS, SUMX, and RELATED to perform data analysis.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 25 minutes
  • Why Use Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)3 minutes
  • Creating Calculated Columns with Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)5 minutes
  • Creating the First Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) Measure6 minutes
  • Using the COUNTROWS Function5 minutes
  • Using the SUMX and RELATED Functions5 minutes
  • Practice Exercise1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Introduction to Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will build upon DAX basics, exploring advanced calculations and measures to enhance your data analysis skills. Topics include creating date tables, calculating percentages, and advanced aggregation techniques.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 25 minutes
  • Creating a Date Table in Power Pivot9 minutes
  • Using the CALCULATE Function4 minutes
  • Using the DIVIDE Function3 minutes
  • Using the DATESYTD Function2 minutes
  • Calculating the Percentage of a Total6 minutes
  • Practice Exercise1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • More Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) Measures - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will master the art of creating interactive reports using pivot tables and slicers. You’ll learn to build pivot tables, filter data dynamically, and highlight top-performing categories.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 27 minutes
  • Creating Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts12 minutes
  • Using Slicers with Pivot Tables6 minutes
  • Creating a Top 10 Pivot Table8 minutes
  • Practice Exercise1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Using Pivot Tables and Slicers - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will recap the core functionalities of Power Pivot, Power Query, and DAX. This summary will solidify your understanding and provide context for their combined use in data preparation and modeling.

What's included

1 video

1 videoTotal 1 minute
  • Summary1 minute

In this module, we will introduce Power BI, covering its desktop application, installation, and interface. You’ll gain insights into its functionality and how it enables professional data visualization and reporting.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videosTotal 22 minutes
  • Welcome and Overview3 minutes
  • What Is Power BI?4 minutes
  • Installing Power BI Desktop2 minutes
  • Tour of Power BI Desktop7 minutes
  • Exploring the Commonly Used Power BI Options5 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Introduction to Power BI - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on retrieving and transforming data in Power BI. You’ll learn to connect to various data sources, perform query manipulations, and structure data efficiently for further analysis and visualization.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 41 minutes
  • Importing Files from a Folder into Power BI Desktop12 minutes
  • Getting Data from Excel and Text Files7 minutes
  • Changing Query Source4 minutes
  • Reference Queries to Create Additional Lookup Tables7 minutes
  • Merge Queries in Power Query7 minutes
  • Prevent Queries from Loading into Power BI Desktop3 minutes
  • Practice Exercise1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Power BI: Getting and Transforming Data - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will dive into data modeling within Power BI, exploring table relationships, date column creation, and field management. These skills will help you prepare a well-structured model for accurate data analysis and reporting.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 34 minutes
  • Creating a Relationship Between Tables7 minutes
  • Creating a Dynamic List of Dates9 minutes
  • Creating Additional Date Columns for Analysis9 minutes
  • Sorting the Month and Weekday Names Correctly3 minutes
  • Marking the Table as a Date Table1 minute
  • Hiding Unnecessary Fields from the Report View5 minutes
  • Practice Exercise1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Power BI: Data Modelling - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce DAX measures and their application in Power BI. Through hands-on examples, you will learn to calculate metrics like revenue, row counts, and year-over-year changes to extract actionable insights.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 24 minutes
  • Calculating Total Revenue7 minutes
  • Counting the Total Rows of a Table2 minutes
  • Using the CALCULATE DAX Function6 minutes
  • Calculating the Total Revenue for Last Year4 minutes
  • Difference Compared to Last Year5 minutes
  • Practice Exercise1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Introduction to Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) Measures - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will explore the visualization tools in Power BI, learning to create and customize charts, cards, and slicers. You’ll also practice building dynamic visuals that highlight trends, details, and performance indicators.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 59 minutes
  • Showing Summary Information with Cards7 minutes
  • Comparing Values with Columns Charts8 minutes
  • Mapping Visual to Plot Geographic Data5 minutes
  • Filtering Reports with Slicers8 minutes
  • Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Card to Measure Performance against a Goal7 minutes
  • Line Graphs to Visualize a Trend6 minutes
  • Showing Details with the Matrix10 minutes
  • Top N Lists with Table Visualization8 minutes
  • Practice Exercise1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Power BI: Adding Visualizations to Your Report - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on designing visually appealing Power BI reports. You’ll learn to use formatting tools, add thematic consistency, and highlight critical insights to make your reports impactful

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 26 minutes
  • Adding Text Boxes and Shapes10 minutes
  • Using Themes8 minutes
  • Conditional Formatting8 minutes
  • Practice Exercise1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Power BI: Report Design - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will refine the interactivity of Power BI reports by editing visualization interactions and using filters. You’ll also explore drill-through functionality to navigate hierarchical data effectively.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 26 minutes
  • Editing Interactions between Visualizations10 minutes
  • Filter Pane to Filter at any Level7 minutes
  • Drilling through to More Detail8 minutes
  • Practice Exercise1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Power BI: Editing Interactions and Filters - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will transition from desktop to cloud by publishing reports to the Power BI Service. You’ll learn how to share reports and manage them within your organization’s workspace for collaborative insights.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosTotal 13 minutes
  • Publishing a Report to the Power BI Service6 minutes
  • Different Ways to Share a Power BI Report5 minutes
  • Practice Exercise1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Power BI Service - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will conclude the course by reviewing the essential concepts of Power BI. This summary will reinforce your understanding of data transformation, modeling, and visualization to prepare you for practical applications.

What's included

1 video1 reading2 assignments

1 videoTotal 1 minute
  • Summary1 minute
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Conclusion to the course 'Data Preparation and Visualization with Power BI'10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes
  • Full Course Assessment60 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes

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