Course Duration
2 Days
Microsoft
Authorized Training
IT
Course cost:
was £1,725
£1,232
IT Certification Overview
This course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to import / ingest data, create a model and create visualisations using Power BI Desktop.
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Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
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Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
I had absolutely no experience in this field, but Newto Training recognised my potential and supported me every step of the way. The real-life scenarios were invaluable in making me job-ready.
The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
From day one I felt welcomed and supported. The live sessions were interactive and the resources well thought-out. I passed my exam on the first attempt thanks to them.
I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
I had absolutely no experience in this field, but Newto Training recognised my potential and supported me every step of the way. The real-life scenarios were invaluable in making me job-ready.
The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
From day one I felt welcomed and supported. The live sessions were interactive and the resources well thought-out. I passed my exam on the first attempt thanks to them.
I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of data concepts, such as tables, spreadsheets, and common visualization types.
- Familiarity with basic statistical concepts, such as averages and sums.
- Some experience with Excel functions like pivot tables, charts, and formulas is advantageous.
- Ability to navigate and use software applications comfortably.
- Familiarity with Power BI Desktop is beneficial but not mandatory.
Target audience
Anyone who will be creating Power BI Desktop semantic models and reports.
The course is aimed at both non-technical 'power users' and IT Professionals who will be creating semantic models and reports.
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Import and Ingest Data: Connect to various data sources, including CSV files, Excel spreadsheets, and SQL Databases, and import data into Power BI Desktop.
- Transform Data: Utilize the Power Query Editor to cleanse and transform imported data, such as removing unnecessary columns and rows, normalizing datasets, and merging data.
- Model Data: Enhance data models by managing relationships, customizing fields, creating calculations, and establishing hierarchies to facilitate accurate data analysis.
- Create Visualisations: Develop interactive reports and dashboards by adding various visual elements, including tables, charts, maps, slicers, and custom tooltips, to effectively provide data insights.
Power BI Desktop for Technical Users Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Power BI
- Overview of the processes involved in creating a Power BI report.
Module 2: Accessing data
- Importing source data from flat files
- Connecting to Microsoft SQL Server
Module 3: Transforming data in Power Query
- Applied steps
- Naming rules
- Reducing the dataset
- Working with columns
- Calculated columns
- Changing the structure of data
- Merging and appending datasets
Module 4: Modelling data
- Relationships
- Enhancing columns
- Sorting data
- Formatting data
- Data categories
- Default summarization
- Hiding fields and queries
- Data groups
- Hierarchies
- Calculations using DAX
- Default context filters
- Aggregation
- Calculations with filters
- Logical functions
- Filter information
- Relational functions
- Time intelligence
Module 5: Visualization
- Report design layout
- Report design
- Built-in, code, and custom visualizations
- Visual interactions
- Decoration
- Tabular and textual visualizations
- Charts and graphics
- Maps
- Slicers
- Custom page tooltips
Exams and assessments
There are no formal exams included in this course.
Hands-on learning
This course includes:
- Hands-on labs to apply key concepts in a real-world environment.
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