Broadening the Reach of Power BI from Pluralsight

This course teaches you the basic skills for integrating Power BI content into supported environments, such as websites, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and for creating Power BI template apps.

Power BI content can be shared in a variety of ways with internal and external users, but there are implementation requirements and security considerations that you should understand before choosing one or more of these options for your organization.

In this course, Broadening the Reach of Power BI, you’ll gain the ability to assess which distribution and embedding scenarios suit your organizational needs and you’ll understand the administration steps required for implementation.

First, you’ll explore the various integration options supported by Power BI.

Next, you’ll discover the specific requirements of each option so that you can prepare your environment correctly for Power BI integration.

Finally, you’ll learn how to deploy Power BI content into each supported environment.

When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Power BI administration needed to support sharing Power BI content outside the standard Power BI workspace.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Understanding Sharing and Collaboration Scenarios

Embedding a Power BI Report in SharePoint Online

Embedding a Power BI Report in a Website

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Explores embedding Power BI content in various environments, such as websites, SharePoint, and Teams

Guides learners to understand the implementation requirements and security considerations

Taught by Stacia Misner and Varga, respected instructors in Power BI

Suitable for learners seeking to expand their Power BI administration expertise

May require learners to have prior experience with Power BI

Reviews summary

Broadening power bi content deployment

According to students, "Broadening the Reach of Power BI" offers highly practical insights into sharing and embedding Power BI content. Learners found the course provides clear explanations and effective demonstrations on integrating Power BI reports into platforms like SharePoint Online, websites, and Microsoft Teams. It's particularly useful for professionals needing to understand security considerations and administration steps for content distribution. While exceptionally relevant for IT professionals and Power BI administrators, students suggest a basic understanding of Power BI report creation is beneficial for the best learning experience, as the course primarily focuses on deployment rather than foundational report development.

Strong emphasis on the administrative and security aspects of sharing.

"I really valued the in-depth discussion on security considerations for each sharing method, which is often overlooked."

"The course outlined all the necessary administration steps required for implementing Power BI integration options."

"As a Power BI admin, I found the course incredibly useful for understanding how to securely broaden our content reach."

Content and demonstrations are well-paced, clear, and easy to follow.

"The instructor made complex topics like security considerations and implementation steps very clear and easy to grasp."

"I found the hands-on demos to be incredibly helpful in understanding exactly how to publish and embed reports."

"The lectures were well-structured and broken down into digestible parts, making the learning process efficient and enjoyable."

Explores a wide range of Power BI content sharing and embedding options.

"I appreciated the coverage of embedding in SharePoint, websites, and using Teams for collaboration, it was all there."

"The section on creating a Power BI Template App was a pleasant surprise and very useful for sharing with external users."

"It thoroughly covered all the main ways my organization could potentially share Power BI content, including security aspects."

Equips professionals with actionable skills for Power BI content deployment.

"This course provided me with practical strategies for integrating Power BI reports into our company's SharePoint site and website."

"I learned how to use practical tools and strategies that I could apply immediately to my work, specifically around content sharing."

"The focus on real-world scenarios for embedding content was extremely helpful and directly relevant to my job."

Best for those with basic Power BI understanding; not a beginner's course.

"This course is not for beginners to Power BI report creation; it truly builds on existing knowledge of the tool."

"I felt the course was greatly beneficial because I already had a foundational understanding of creating Power BI reports."

"It's very specific to distribution scenarios, so don't expect deep dives into dashboard or report development."

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 Broadening the Reach of Power BI with these activities:

Refresh Your Data Visualization Skills

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Improve your ability to represent data visually by reviewing and practicing data visualization techniques.

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Review principles of data visualization and chart types.
Create and modify charts using Power BI or other data visualization tools.

Connect with Power BI Experts

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Expand your network and gain valuable insights by seeking mentors who are experienced in Power BI integration.

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Attend industry events or webinars focused on Power BI.
Reach out to professionals on LinkedIn or other social media platforms.

Review the Power BI Integration Guide

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Solidify your knowledge by reviewing a comprehensive guide on Power BI integration techniques.

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Read chapters on embedding, deployment, and sharing Power BI content.
Refer to the guide as you work on your Power BI integration projects.

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Expand Your Knowledge with Power BI Collaboration Tutorials

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Enhance your understanding of Power BI collaboration features by following guided tutorials.

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Explore tutorials on collaborating with Power BI in Microsoft Teams.
Learn techniques for creating and managing template apps in Power BI.

Hands-on Power BI Deployment Exercises

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Sharpen your skills in deploying Power BI content to various environments through hands-on practice.

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Follow step-by-step guides to deploy Power BI reports.
Practice embedding Power BI content in SharePoint Online and websites.
Experiment with publishing Power BI reports to the web.

Join a Power BI Integration Study Group

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Collaborate with peers, share experiences, and learn from others by participating in a Power BI integration study group.

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Engage in discussions on integration scenarios and best practices.
Troubleshoot and solve problems encountered during integration.
Present and receive feedback on your Power BI integration projects.

Power BI Integration Project

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Build a project that allows you to apply and showcase your understanding of Power BI integration techniques.

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Define project scope and goals.
Design and develop an integration solution.
Test and evaluate the integration solution.
Document and present the project findings.

Design and Deploy a Power BI Template App

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Create a functional Power BI template app that showcases your ability to extend and share Power BI content.

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Brainstorm and select a use case for your template app.
Design and develop the template app using Power BI.
Test and refine the template app for usability and functionality.
Package and deploy the template app for use by others.

Career center

Learners who complete Broadening the Reach of Power BI will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Power BI Administrator

Power BI Administrators manage Power BI environments and ensure that users have the access and permissions they need. This course, Broadening the Reach of Power BI, helps Power BI Administrators understand the different ways to share and distribute Power BI content, and how to configure the environment for optimal performance.

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Report Writer

Report Writers create and distribute reports that communicate information and insights. This course, Broadening the Reach of Power BI, helps Report Writers create and distribute reports that are visually appealing and easy to understand.

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Data Visualization Specialist

Data Visualization Specialists design and create data visualizations that communicate insights and information. This course, Broadening the Reach of Power BI, helps Data Visualization Specialists create and distribute interactive reports that can be used to make better decisions.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design, develop, and maintain websites. This course, Broadening the Reach of Power BI, helps Web Developers embed Power BI reports into their websites.

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SharePoint Developer

SharePoint Developers design, develop, and maintain SharePoint sites. This course, Broadening the Reach of Power BI, helps SharePoint Developers embed Power BI reports into their SharePoint sites.

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Business Intelligence Developer

Business Intelligence Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence systems. This course, Broadening the Reach of Power BI, helps Business Intelligence Developers create and distribute reports that can be used to make better decisions. This course is especially relevant for those interested in developing reports for external stakeholders.

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Data Analyst

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve business problems. This course, Broadening the Reach of Power BI, may be useful for Data Scientists who want to learn how to communicate their findings to a wider audience.

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Business Analyst

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design, build, and maintain the infrastructure that stores and processes data. This course, Broadening the Reach of Power BI, may be useful for Data Engineers who want to learn how to distribute data and reports to a wider audience.

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User Experience Designer

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Project Manager

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Technical Writer

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Instructional Designer

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Software Engineer

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