Course Schedule
| Date | Time | Price | Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | $1,100.00 | |
| 05/18/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | $1,100.00 | |
| 04/08/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | $1,100.00 |
Overview
This 2-day course lays the foundation for Power BI Report Builders. Report Builders will learn everything they need to create highly effective stand-alone and multi-page narrative reports using data sources that are created using Power BI Desktop. This course covers the use of both the Power BI Desktop application as well as the Power BI Service.
Prerequisites:
The knowledge and skills that the learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
- General understanding of reporting requirements and a basic understanding of data base concepts is useful, but not required.
Course content
Lesson 1: Introducing Power BI
- What Is Power BI
- Power BI Key Features
- Self-Service BI Model
- Power BI Components
Lesson 2: Defining a Report
- Power BI Reports
- Defining a Report
- Data-Driven Storytelling
Lesson 3: Building Power BI Desktop Reports
- Power BI Desktop Design Interface
- Creating a Report
- Report Visualizations
- Formatting Visualizations
- Report Final Touches
Lesson 4: Report Actions & Filtering
- Drill-down and Data Actions
- Filters
- Visual Interactions
- Slicers and Advanced Card Visuals
- Bookmarks and Buttons
Lesson 5: Understanding Data Models
- Understanding Data Terminology
- Understanding Tables
- Understanding Relationships
- Diagnosing Data Models
- Data Model Schemas
Lesson 6: Report Data
- Data Queries vs Data Models
- Viewing & Refreshing Data
- Modifying Report Data
Lesson 7: Data Model Functions
- What is DAX?
- Calculated Columns
- DAX Functions
Lesson 8: Connecting to Power BI Service
- Power BI Service Interface
- Connecting to Data Sources
- Uploading & Updating PBIX Reports
- Refreshing Power BI Data
- Power BI Service Report Interface Components
Lesson 9: Building Power BI Service Dashboards
- Dashboard Components
- Building Dashboards
- Organizing Dashboard Elements
Lesson 10: Using Q & A (Cortana)
- Understanding Q & A
- Modifying Q & A Results
- Pinning Q & A Results to a Dashboard
Lesson 11: Sharing Reports & Dashboards
- Sharing Content
- App Workspaces
- Managing App Workspaces & Adding Content
Lesson 12: Appendix A: Power BI Roles and Security
- Power BI Roles
FAQ
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Please contact our team at 469-721-6100; we will gladly guide you through the online purchasing process.
You will receive a receipt and an enrollment confirmation sent to the email you submitted at purchase. Your enrollment email will have instructions on how to access the class. Any additional questions our team is here to support you. Please call us at 469-721-6100.
If a student is 15 minutes late, they risk losing their seat to a standby student. If a student is 30 minutes late or more, they will need to reschedule. A no-show fee will apply. Retakes are enrolled on a stand-by basis. The student must supply previously issued courseware. Additional fees may apply.
You will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ once you complete the class. If you purchased an exam voucher for the class, a team member from TOPTALENT LEARNING will reach out to discuss your readiness for the voucher and make arrangements to send it.