1. Getting Started

• Prerequisites:
  • Basic understanding of data concepts.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel.

2. Key Features to Learn

• Data Connectivity: Learn how to connect Power BI to various data sources, including Excel, databases, and cloud services.
• Creating Reports:
  • Understand the interface and how to use it effectively.
  • Create various types of visualizations (charts, tables, maps).
• Building Dashboards:
  • Combine multiple reports into a single dashboard.
  • Use slicers and filters for interactivity.
• Data Modeling:
  • Learn about relationships between data tables and creating a data model.
  • Use DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for advanced calculations.

3. Advanced Topics

• Power Query: Learn about data transformation and cleansing using Power Query.
• Power BI Service: Understand how to publish reports to the Power BI service for sharing and collaboration.
• Advanced DAX: Explore complex DAX formulas for deeper data analysis.

4. Resources for Learning Power BI

• Official Power BI Learning: Microsoft offers a wealth of free resources and documentation.
• Online Courses: Look for courses on platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning.
• Books: "The Definitive Guide to DAX" by Marco Russo and Alberto Ferrari is highly recommended.