Data Storytelling with Power BI from Coursera

Welcome to the Data Storytelling with Power BI course, where you'll embark on a journey to acquire practical expertise in data transformation and visualization. Leverage the potential of Power BI to craft narratives through structured data, leading to the discovery of more profound insights. Throughout this course, you'll explore the industry-specific applications of Power BI and delve into its various features and functionalities.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the different data sources present in Power BI Desktop.

• Demonstrate the use of Power Query Editor to clean and transform data.

• Manipulate data with the DAX formula and depict stories by using different visualization

techniques.

• Apply Power BI Service features to elevate the quality of your Reports and implement Dashboards

on Power BI Service.

• Create Reports and Dashboards on Power BI service utilizing its prevalent features.

• Implement Smart Narrative and Key Performance Indicators to enhance reports for a target

audience.

This course is designed for a diverse audience: freshers, data analyst, business analysts, business intelligence analyst and IT professionals who are looking to enhance their data analysis skills through Power BI.

Prior experience with Microsoft Excel or spreadsheet applications can be beneficial when working with Power BI.

Embark on an educational voyage to master Microsoft Power BI and enhance your skills in creating efficient Reports and Dashboards using the Power BI ecosystem.

What's inside

Syllabus

Data Modeling and Transformation

In this module, you will explore the world of business intelligence and derive stories from data and present them to a targeted audience. You will also learn to identify and implement transformations in data for visualization with Power BI Desktop.

Data Analysis Expression (DAX)

In this module, you will learn to manipulate data with DAX formulas to create measures and columns, operate these transformations with the help of DAX functions, and create relationships to manage data.

Data Visualization

In this module, you will learn to create data visuals with the help of common charts and custom visuals and understand how they work. We will also learn about the best practices that are to be followed while building paginated reports and dashboards.

Power BI Service

In this module, you will learn about Power BI Service, make use of the features after publishing reports and dashboards on the Service interface, manage Smart Narrative, use Q & A to draw more insights from data, secure reports and dashboards with security roles, and observe data lineage.

Course Wrap Up and Assessment

This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Answer a comprehensive quiz which marks you as a learner who is confident in working with Power BI.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides hands-on labs and interactive materials, allowing for practical application

Develops skills and knowledge relevant to business analysts, data analysts, and IT professionals

Covers the industry-specific applications of Power BI

Course instructors are experienced in data transformation and visualization

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Data Storytelling with Power BI with these activities:

Review Excel

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Sharpen your proficiency in Excel by brushing up on fundamental concepts and techniques, ensuring a seamless transition into Power BI.

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Explore basic functions and formulas.
Practice data manipulation and formatting.
Create charts and graphs to visualize data.

Power BI Resource Collection

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Gather and organize valuable resources, tools, and articles related to Power BI to enhance your knowledge and stay informed about the latest advancements.

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Search for online resources on Power BI.
Bookmark and categorize useful articles and videos.
Share your collection with fellow learners.

Data Transformation Exercises

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Engage in hands-on data cleaning and transformation exercises to enhance your proficiency in preparing data for analysis.

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Import data from various sources.
Apply transformations to cleanse and reshape data.
Create calculated columns and merge datasets.

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Discussion Groups

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Facilitate peer learning and knowledge exchange by participating in discussion groups, sharing insights, and collaborating with fellow learners.

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Join online or offline discussion groups.
Engage in discussions related to Power BI and data analysis.
Share your experiences and learnings with others.

Visualizing Data with Power BI

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Delve into Power BI's visualization capabilities through guided tutorials, enabling you to effectively convey insights and tell compelling data stories.

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Explore different chart types and their applications.
Customize visualizations to enhance clarity and impact.
Create interactive dashboards for data exploration.

Dashboard Development Project

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Apply your acquired skills to develop a comprehensive Power BI dashboard, showcasing your ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate findings effectively.

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Identify a business problem and define KPIs.
Design and implement a data model.
Create visualizations and interactive elements.
Present your dashboard and insights to stakeholders.

Contribute to Power BI Community

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Engage with the Power BI community by contributing to open-source projects, expanding your knowledge, and staying updated on the latest developments.

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Join the Power BI Community forum.
Identify open-source projects related to Power BI.
Contribute code or documentation to the projects.

Career center

Learners who complete Data Storytelling with Power BI will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Analyst

A Data Analyst uses data to solve business problems. They analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can help businesses make better decisions. This course can help you become a Data Analyst by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You will learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

A Business Intelligence Analyst uses data to solve business problems. They analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can help businesses make better decisions. This course can help you become a Business Intelligence Analyst by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You will learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Data Scientist

A Data Scientist uses data to solve business problems. They analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can help businesses make better decisions. This course can help you become a Data Scientist by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You will learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Market Research Analyst

A Market Research Analyst uses data to understand the needs and wants of customers. They analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can help businesses develop new products and services. This course can help you become a Market Research Analyst by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You will learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Financial Analyst

A Financial Analyst uses data to make investment decisions. They analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can help them make informed decisions about where to invest. This course can help you become a Financial Analyst by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You will learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards that can help you make better investment decisions.

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Management Consultant

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Operations Research Analyst

An Operations Research Analyst uses data to improve the efficiency of business processes. They analyze data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and develop solutions to improve performance. This course can help you become an Operations Research Analyst by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You will learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards that can help you improve the efficiency of business processes.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator manages and maintains databases. They ensure that data is stored securely and efficiently, and that it is available to users when they need it. This course can help you become a Database Administrator by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You will learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Data Architect

A Data Architect designs and manages data systems. They work with businesses to understand their data needs and develop solutions to meet those needs. This course can help you become a Data Architect by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You will learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Data Visualization Specialist

A Data Visualization Specialist creates visual representations of data. They work with businesses to understand their data needs and develop solutions to meet those needs. This course can help you become a Data Visualization Specialist by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You will learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. They work with businesses to understand their needs and develop solutions to meet those needs. This course can help you become a Software Engineer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You will learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Marketing Manager

A Marketing Manager develops and executes marketing campaigns. They work with businesses to understand their target audience and develop campaigns that reach that audience. This course can help you become a Marketing Manager by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You will learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst works with businesses to identify and solve problems. They analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can help businesses make better decisions. This course can help you become a Business Analyst by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You will learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Product Manager

A Product Manager develops and manages products. They work with businesses to understand their customer needs and develop products that meet those needs. This course can help you become a Product Manager by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You will learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Project Manager

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