Power BI for Excel 2016 - Level 1 - Report Builders
Level: Foundation
This course lays the foundation for all Power BI for Excel Designers. It is the first of several courses an Advanced Power BI Designer would require. Power BI Report Writers will learn everything they need to create highly effective PivotTable and PivotChart reports using data models created by more advanced Power BI Designers. Topics covered include an overview of the PowerPivot add-in, creating effective and professional reports, creating data driven narratives, effectively applying different chart styles, using data hierarchies, and creating simple custom data calculations.
You Will Learn How To:
- Introducing PowerPivot
- Defining a Report
- Understanding PowerPivot Data
- Create Reports using PowerPivot Data
- Creating PowerPivot Functions
Recommended Experience:
- Excel levels 1 & 2, including PivotTable & Pivot Chart skills
- A basic understanding of database concepts
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Lesson 1 : Introducing PowerPivot
- What Is Power BI for Excel?
- What is PowerPivot?
- Power BI for Excel Key Features
- The Self-Service BI Model
- PowerPivot Components
Lesson 2 : Defining a Report
- What is a PowerPivot Report?
- Defining a Report
- Data-Driven Storytelling
Lesson 3 : Understanding PowerPivot Data
- Understanding Data Terminology
- Understanding Tables
- Understanding Relationships
- Diagnosing Data Models
- Data Model Schemas
Lesson 4 : Create Reports using PowerPivot Data
- Making Changes to PowerPivot Data
- Creating PowerPivot PivotTables
- Creating PowerPivot PivotCharts
- Creating Slicers
- Graphing Data
Lesson 5 : Creating PowerPivot Functions
- Calculated Columns
- What is DAX?
- Understanding DAX Functions
- Common DAX Functions
- Dates and Date Functions
