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Power BI covering basic to advanced topics requires a comprehensive approach. Below is an outline of the course content structured into various modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Power BI

  1. Overview of Power BI

    • Introduction to Business Intelligence (BI)

    • What is Power BI?

    • Benefits and Features

  2. Components of Power BI

    • Power BI Desktop

    • Power BI Service (Power BI Online)

    • Power BI Mobile Apps

  3. Getting Started with Power BI

    • Installation and Setup

    • Getting familiar with the Power BI interface

    • Connecting to data sources

  4. Data Loading and Transformation

    • Importing data into Power BI

    • Cleaning and shaping data using Query Editor

    • Understanding data types and relationships

Module 2: Basic Visualization Techniques

  1. Understanding Visualizations

    • Importance of Data Visualization

    • Types of Visualizations in Power BI

  2. Creating Basic Visualizations

    • Bar charts

    • Line charts

    • Pie charts

    • Tables and matrices

  3. Enhancing Visualizations

    • Formatting options (colors, labels, legends)

    • Interactive features (drill-down, slicers, filters)

    • Best practices for effective visualizations

Module 3: Intermediate Data Modeling

  1. Data Modeling Concepts

    • Introduction to Data Modeling

    • Relationships (One-to-One, One-to-Many, Many-to-Many)

    • Calculated Columns vs. Measures

  2. Advanced Modeling Techniques

    • Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

    • Calculated columns and measures in DAX

    • Time intelligence functions

  3. Optimizing Data Models

    • Performance optimization tips

    • Handling large datasets efficiently

    • Best practices for data modeling

Module 4: Advanced Visualizations

  1. Custom Visualizations

    • Overview of custom visuals marketplace

    • Integrating custom visuals into Power BI reports

  2. Advanced Chart Types

    • Treemaps

    • Waterfall charts

    • Funnel charts

  3. Geospatial Visualizations

    • Map visualizations

    • ArcGIS maps integration

Module 5: Power BI Service and Collaboration

  1. Publishing and Sharing Reports

    • Publishing to Power BI Service

    • Sharing reports and dashboards with colleagues

    • Setting up workspaces and collaboration

  2. Data Refresh and Scheduled Refresh

    • Configuring data refresh settings

    • Scheduling automatic data refresh

  3. Row-Level Security

    • Implementing row-level security in Power BI

    • User roles and permissions management

Module 6: Advanced Topics

  1. Power BI Embedded

    • Overview of Power BI Embedded

    • Embedding Power BI reports in custom applications

  2. Power BI Premium Features

    • Introduction to Power BI Premium

    • Paginated reports and other premium features

  3. Integration with Other Tools

    • Integrating Power BI with Excel

    • Dynamics 365 integration

    • Azure integration

Module 7: Best Practices and Optimization

  1. Performance Optimization

    • Optimizing query performance

    • Improving report rendering performance

  2. Governance and Administration

    • Monitoring Power BI usage

    • Implementing governance policies

  3. Security Best Practices

    • Ensuring data security in Power BI

    • Best practices for row-level security implementation

  4. Report Design Best Practices

    • Designing accessible and user-friendly reports

    • Following design principles for effective visual communication

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