Power BI Bootcamp - Learn by Building a Real-World Project
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Power BI Bootcamp - Learn by Building a Real-World Project
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What you'll learn
Import, clean, and transform data using Power Query for effective analysis.
Create complex DAX calculations and model relationships to enhance reporting.
Build interactive visualizations and reports to deliver actionable insights in Power BI.
Skills you'll gain
- Data Transformation
- Business Intelligence
- Business Reporting
- Data Visualization Software
- Data Import/Export
- Data Manipulation
- Dashboard Creation
- Snowflake Schema
- Interactive Data Visualization
- Data Analysis
- Data Cleansing
- Data Modeling
- Data Integration
- Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
- Data Wrangling
- Data Presentation
- Star Schema
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March 2026
9 assignments
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There are 9 modules in this course
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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. This comprehensive Power BI Bootcamp guides you through all essential facets of data analysis using Power BI, from setting up your environment to publishing reports. You'll master the fundamentals of Power BI Desktop, learn how to import and transform data, and create powerful visualizations that convey meaningful insights. As you progress, you'll develop expertise in DAX, data modeling, and advanced analytical tools, building a real-world project along the way. The course is structured to introduce you to Power BI's components, including Desktop, Service, and Mobile, followed by hands-on exercises that focus on importing data from diverse sources, cleaning, and transforming it using Power Query. You'll then delve into creating relationships, data modeling, and using DAX for deeper insights and complex calculations. The course also covers essential visualizations, AI integration with Power BI, and how to share your findings through Power BI Service. The course is designed for anyone looking to master Power BI, especially professionals in data analysis, business intelligence, and IT. While no advanced technical skills are required, a basic understanding of data structures and Excel will be helpful. This course is perfect for those starting their BI journey or looking to refine their skills in an applied, project-based format. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently connect to data sources, clean and transform data, model relationships, create interactive reports, and share your insights through Power BI Service.
In this module, we will provide an overview of the course content, introduce you to the Power BI ecosystem, and guide you through installing Power BI Desktop. You’ll also get a comprehensive look at the end-to-end project you’ll be building, ensuring you understand how each concept fits into a real-world scenario. By the end of this module, you'll be ready to dive into hands-on learning with Power BI.
What's included
4 videos1 reading
4 videos•Total 18 minutes
- Welcome to the Course & What You'll Learn•1 minute
- End-to-End Project Overview•5 minutes
- Understanding the Power BI Ecosystem•7 minutes
- Installing Power BI Desktop and Walkthrough•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resources•10 minutes
In this module, we will explore the process of getting data into Power BI by connecting to a variety of data sources such as Excel, CSV, SQL Server, and web-based APIs. You will learn how to configure data source settings and choose the right data loading method (Import vs DirectQuery) based on the specifics of your project. This foundational skill will empower you to work with diverse datasets and set the stage for deeper analysis.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 19 minutes
- Types of Data Connectors and Connecting to Excel, CSV, and SQL Server•5 minutes
- Configure Data Source Settings•4 minutes
- Import vs DirectQuery Mode•7 minutes
- Connecting to Web Data Sources•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Getting Data into Power BI - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will dive into the powerful data cleaning and transformation capabilities of Power Query. You’ll learn how to import data, transform it using a variety of techniques, and apply complex logic to shape your dataset. With hands-on examples, you will master techniques like creating custom columns, merging queries, and using M Code to execute advanced transformations.
What's included
18 videos1 assignment
18 videos•Total 88 minutes
- Import the Project Dataset•4 minutes
- Introduction to Power Query Editor•7 minutes
- Data Profiling•7 minutes
- Unique Vs Distinct•2 minutes
- Basic Table Transformation•6 minutes
- Text Transformations•6 minutes
- Numerical Transformations•4 minutes
- Working with Dates in Power Query•4 minutes
- Custom Columns•9 minutes
- Column from Examples•4 minutes
- Merging Queries•8 minutes
- Appending Queries•3 minutes
- Conditional Columns•3 minutes
- Apply the Changes and Save the .pbix File•3 minutes
- Index Columns•2 minutes
- Group and Aggregation•7 minutes
- M Code•7 minutes
- Enable Data Loading•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Data Cleaning & Transformation with Power Query - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on building a robust data model in Power BI, starting with the creation of relationships between different tables. You’ll gain an understanding of fact and dimension tables, and how to structure your data using star and snowflake schemas. This section ensures your data is well-organized for powerful analysis and reporting.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 42 minutes
- Fact and Dimension Tables•5 minutes
- Understanding Data Modelling Basics, Star Schema vs Snowflake Schema•8 minutes
- Creating Relationships Between Tables•12 minutes
- Filter Direction•9 minutes
- Snowflake Schema•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Data Modelling & Relationships - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to the power of DAX in Power BI, which is essential for building dynamic reports and advanced calculations. We will cover a wide array of DAX functions, such as logical, date, and time functions, to enable you to create sophisticated measures and perform time-based analysis. By the end of this module, you'll be able to leverage DAX for complex calculations and analytics.
What's included
14 videos1 assignment
14 videos•Total 102 minutes
- What is DAX and Why Use It?•4 minutes
- Information Functions•6 minutes
- Text Functions•13 minutes
- Date and Time Functions•6 minutes
- Logical Functions•14 minutes
- Implicit and Explicit Measures•8 minutes
- Iterator Functions•8 minutes
- Calculate Function•9 minutes
- Date Table•9 minutes
- Active and Inactive Relationship•6 minutes
- UseRelationship Function•4 minutes
- Time Intelligence Functions•8 minutes
- Key Measures Table•3 minutes
- DAX vs M Code•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- DAX - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through Power BI’s extensive visualization capabilities, teaching you how to create charts, graphs, maps, and more to represent your data. You'll learn how to design visually appealing reports, apply formatting, and create interactive features like slicers and drill-throughs. This section emphasizes the importance of data storytelling through compelling visuals.
What's included
25 videos1 assignment
25 videos•Total 167 minutes
- How to Approach This Section?•1 minute
- Different Chart Types•2 minutes
- Canvas Settings, Add Shapes•7 minutes
- Clustered Column and Bar Chart•4 minutes
- Format a Visual•4 minutes
- Part to Whole Analysis•12 minutes
- Line and Area Chart•7 minutes
- Combination Chart•4 minutes
- Ribbon Chart•3 minutes
- Add Card Visuals•12 minutes
- Add Icons (Images)•5 minutes
- Matrix & Table Visuals•18 minutes
- Conditional Formatting in Visuals•10 minutes
- Filters (Visual, Page, Report)•7 minutes
- Slicers•7 minutes
- Drillthrough Navigation•4 minutes
- Gauge Visual•7 minutes
- Removefilters Vs AllSelected•3 minutes
- Drill Down and Hierarchies•8 minutes
- Map Visuals•5 minutes
- Histogram•2 minutes
- Configure Bookmarks•14 minutes
- Viz in a Tooltip•6 minutes
- Edit Interactions•5 minutes
- Custom Navigation•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Visualization in Power BI - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore how to enhance your Power BI reports with AI-powered visuals. You'll learn to use the Decomposition Tree to break down complex datasets, the Q&A visual for natural language queries, and the Smart Narrative to automatically generate insightful summaries. This section will introduce you to AI features that provide a more dynamic and interactive reporting experience.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 19 minutes
- Decomposition Tree•6 minutes
- Q&A Visual•5 minutes
- Smart Narrative•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- AI in BI - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will teach you how to publish your Power BI reports to the Power BI Service and share them with others. You’ll explore workspace roles, create dashboards and apps, and understand how to schedule data refreshes to ensure your reports always display the latest information. This section ensures that your insights can be easily shared, accessed, and collaborated on within your team or organization.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 32 minutes
- Sign Up on Power BI Service•5 minutes
- Power BI Pricing Plans•3 minutes
- Create Workspace and Publish Report•7 minutes
- Assign Workspace Roles•3 minutes
- Create an App•3 minutes
- Create a Dashboard•5 minutes
- Data Gateway and Scheduled Refresh•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Publishing & Sharing - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will recap the key concepts and skills you’ve acquired throughout the course, helping you consolidate your learning. We will also guide you on how to apply what you’ve learned to real-world scenarios and offer suggestions for your next steps in Power BI mastery. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped to continue your journey as a Power BI expert.
What's included
1 video2 assignments
1 video•Total 2 minutes
- Course Summary•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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Power BI is a business analytics tool from Microsoft that enables users to visualize and analyze data in real-time, helping businesses make data-driven decisions. It is relevant because it empowers professionals to turn raw data into insightful reports and interactive dashboards, making it an essential tool for anyone involved in business intelligence, data analysis, or data-driven decision-making.
This Power BI Bootcamp teaches you how to use Power BI through a hands-on, real-world project. The course covers all the essential aspects of Power BI, including data cleaning, transformation, data modeling, creating DAX formulas, visualizations, and publishing and sharing reports. By working through the course, you'll gain practical skills that can be applied directly in business scenarios.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to confidently use Power BI to connect to various data sources, clean and transform data, create interactive reports and dashboards, and share your work with others. You will also be able to apply advanced data modeling and DAX functions to gain deeper insights into your datasets, making your analyses more dynamic and informative.
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