Beginner Power BI training course : Learn with the best

Course outline last update: 2024-02-09

This beginner Power BI training course is for the professionals who have a lot of data to analyze and who are looking for a self-service BI solution (Business Intelligence). More specifically, it is for the professionals who must, without needing the help of the IT department:

Import data from difference sources
Clean and merge data
Explore data with visualizations
Build and share easy-to-update dashboards
Create an online access to the dashboards via web, phones and/or tablets

Import data from a variety of sources, cleanse, transform and merge them together
Create simple data visualizations based on cleaned data
Create a basic report, configure security rules and publish it on the online service

Discover Power BI Desktop
- Discover the query editor (import and clean data from different sources)
- Discover the Data section (explore data tables)
- Discover the Relationships section (build relationships between tables)
- Discover the Report section (build data visualizations)
Build queries
- Import data
- Clean, transform and improve data
- Merge data from different sources
- Use basic M code
Data visualization
- Use the most popular options of the fields pane
- Use the most popular options of the visualization pane
- Discover the filter, sort, drill down, drill across functionalities and more
Power BI Service overview

This beginner Power BI training course is offered in English.

The targeted learners for this beginner Power BI training course are the professionals who have a lot of data to analyze and who are looking for a self-service BI solution (Business Intelligence).

This online training course lasts approximately 6 hours (3 hours of video and about 3 hours of exercises).

To access the course, click on "Buy this course" to add it to your shopping cart. Then proceed to checkout to complete the transaction. If payment is made by credit card, the course will be available immediately. If payment is made by bank transfer, the course will be available as soon as we have received and processed the payment.

This training is available in asynchronous online format directly on our web platform. The training will be supported by alternating video clips and exercises.

An entry evaluation will be carried out at the start of the course. A final assessment after each training module will validate the achievement of pedagogical objectives. The pass mark is 75 %.

The average score for learners who have completed the course is 91.2 %.

Please let us know if you have any specific requirements. If we can't meet them, we'll refer you to the organizations that can help you, and we'll take their recommendations into account wherever possible.

If you have any questions about this training course, please contact us at [email protected]

Audrée Pellerin is a passionate professional, holding a master's and bachelor's degree in Corporate Finance from the University of Sherbrooke. With several years of experience in the field of consulting services, she has worked with SMEs, multinational corporations, and public sector organizations. Audrée stands out with her dual expertise as a business intelligence consultant and experienced trainer. She possesses a natural talent for explaining complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner and is recognized for her ability to impart knowledge with patience and professionalism. As a trainer, Audrée plays a vital role in helping companies strengthen the skills of their internal teams. She develops customized training programs tailored to the needs of her clients and guides participants through interactive and engaging sessions. Her pedagogical approach promotes active learning and the practical application of acquired knowledge. Trainer accredited by the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail.

This beginner Power BI training course is aim at professionals who:

Have very good computer skills
Master pivot tables in Excel
Understand how a database works
Understand how a query works

Each learner must have access to a portable computer equipped with Power BI Desktop. You can find the free version of Power BI Desktop here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=45331.

Course registration includes:

PDF document with step by step instructions to build the course report
Data sources for the course report
.pbix file with the solution
Bonuses

At the end of this training, when all the lessons and quizzes are completed, the learner will be able to download a certificate of completion. This certificate will include the trainer's Emploi-Québec accreditation number, the participant's name, the title and date of the training, the number of hours of training completed, the number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs), as well as the name and signature of the trainer. This certificate meets the requirements of the continuing education obligations of the Quebec professional orders. For private training (via Teams), the certificate will be sent to the learner by email following the completion of the training.

This training qualifies for 0.6 continuing education units (CEUs).

Le CFO masqué is a member of the Société de formation et d’éducation continue (SOFEDUC), which defines a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) as 10 hours of participation in a structured training activity organized and conducted by an accredited organization, facilitated by qualified instructors and culminating in an evaluation. Only SOFEDUC members in good standing are authorized to use the graphic symbol.

Évaluations d'apprenants sur une formation en informatique décisionnelle avec Excel ou Power BI

In order to improve your Power BI skills further, the next training course is: Power BI (level 2)

This intermediate Power BI training course is conducted exclusively in Power BI Desktop (software available for free download from the Microsoft website). Throughout this training, the trainee will import unstructured data from various sources and transform, merge and analyze it. In the end, the trainee will build a report that will allow to properly analyze profit margins and variances between actuals and budget in an original and relevant way.

Note that we have developed a training course for professionals who need to consume content elements created in Power BI.

The training Power BI for end users is designed for professionals who need to consume content created in Power BI (applications, datasets, reports and dashboards) and shared with them. It teaches how to use the Power BI web portal, how to use the mobile application, how to analyze and interact with shared content, and how to create your own analyses based on the shared data.

Don't hesitate to share this training with those who consult your reports!

You might also like to take a look at our Excel training courses.

No refunds allowed since you have access to your training material from the moment of payment.

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Since you have lifetime access to your training, you can listen to the videos as many times as you like. However, your certificate will only be accessible when the course is 100% complete. Therefore, before replaying a video (which will restart the counter at 0), it is strongly recommended that you download your certificate first, in order to keep a copy of it, with the original completion date.

Your e-learning course does not come with personalized help. If you have any questions, please ask them on our online forum.

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