This DIXONTECH course provides a practical and comprehensive learning journey into Microsoft Power BI, the industry-leading tool for business analytics and visualization. Participants will learn how to connect, transform, model, and visualize data, create interactive dashboards, and share insights across the organization. The course combines data preparation, modeling, DAX calculations, and storytelling techniques to build powerful business reports that drive strategic decisions.
Power BI Fundamentals and Interface Navigation
Data Connection, Cleaning, and Transformation
Data Modeling and DAX Fundamentals
Visualization Design and Dashboard Development
Sharing, Collaboration, and Power BI Service
By the end of this DIXONTECH training, participants will:
Understand Power BI’s core components and workflow
Connect to and transform various data sources
Build and manage effective data models
Write and apply DAX calculations efficiently
Design insightful, interactive dashboards
Publish and share reports via Power BI Service
Use Power BI for data-driven business intelligence
This course is designed for:
Data analysts and business professionals
Finance and marketing managers
Project and operations officers
IT and database professionals
Executives and decision-makers using BI reports
Professionals new to business analytics tools
Anyone seeking to master Power BI for insights
DIXONTECH applies a hands-on, project-based approach with step-by-step guided exercises. Participants use Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service to work with real datasets, applying transformations, creating DAX measures, and developing interactive dashboards. The course ensures participants gain both technical mastery and strategic insight into data visualization.
Introduction to business intelligence and Power BI ecosystem
Installing Power BI Desktop and overview of components
Navigating the Power BI interface and workspace
Understanding Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power View
Connecting to various data sources (Excel, SQL, Web)
Overview of Power BI Service and Power BI Mobile
Practical exercise: exploring the Power BI environment
Importing and connecting to multiple datasets
Using Power Query Editor for data cleaning
Merging, appending, and shaping data tables
Managing data types and relationships
Handling missing and duplicate data
Creating calculated columns and tables
Case study: preparing raw business data for analysis
Understanding relationships and cardinality
Building star and snowflake schemas
Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
Calculated columns, measures, and variables
Time intelligence and filter context concepts
Common DAX functions for business metrics
Workshop: building a financial data model
Choosing effective visual types for data stories
Creating charts, KPIs, and slicers
Formatting visuals for readability and impact
Implementing bookmarks, tooltips, and drill-throughs
Creating report themes and layouts
Building an executive performance dashboard
Group activity: collaborative dashboard creation
Publishing reports to Power BI Service
Configuring workspaces and datasets
Managing permissions and user roles
Scheduling data refresh and report updates
Creating dashboards from multiple reports
Sharing insights across teams and devices
Final project: end-to-end Power BI business report
Group & Corporate Discounts: Available for companies enrolling multiple participants to help maximize ROI. Individual Discounts: Offered to self-sponsored participants who pay in full and upfront. Registration Process: Corporate nominations must go through the client’s HR or Training department. Self-nominations must be prepaid via the “payment by self” option. Confirmation: All registrations are subject to DIXONTECH’s approval and seat availability. Refunds: Provided in case of course cancellation or no seat availability. Tax Responsibility: Clients are responsible for any local taxes in their country.