What is data storytelling?

<text variant="body1">Data Storytelling refers to the process one conducts in a business environment where they do extensive research and modeling of data based on the principle that every piece of data tells a story, which can help an organization make intelligent decisions to amplify productivity and generate results. Storytelling in Power BI covers all the insightful results one gains and presents them to wider audiences.

Power BI is a Business Intelligence (BI) tool developed by Microsoft. It is used for data analysis, visualization, and sharing insights from various sources. Power BI allows users to connect to multiple data sources, including databases, spreadsheets, cloud services, and online data sources, and then transform and model the data to create interactive reports and dashboards. Most of the time, these stories are designed to follow as data interweaves between rich visual formats and insights.

Who is this Data Storytelling with Power BI course for?

This course is designed for freshers who are novices in Power BI and working professionals aiming for the role of Business Analyst, Data Analyst, etc. The main aim is to use Power BI data story to create impactful visuals.

Is the Data Storytelling with Power BI course up-to-date?

<text variant="body1">Yes, the Data Storytelling with Power BI course is up to date. All the software and services used in this module are up to date. Microsoft updates Power BI every month; thus, certain aspects of the course related to the interface are subject to change, but the underlying concepts remain the same.

How long is the Data Storytelling with Power BI course?

<text variant="body1">Data Storytelling with Power BI is structured for completion within five weeks, with an average of 3-4 hours to be allocated per week to complete all items present in the course structure.

Does the Data Storytelling with Power BI course cover Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service?

Yes, the course is designed to cover Power BI Desktop and Service.

Will I learn how to create custom visualizations?

<text variant="body1">Yes, Custom Visuals are created with their configurations to show the best results.

Are real-world case studies included?

Yes, real-world case studies and use case demonstrations are highly emphasized, and practical hands-on are shown at the end of each week.

Do I need a Power BI license to take this course?

<text variant="body1">Yes, There are three types of Power BI licenses: Free, Pro, and Premium/Premium per capacity. Before enrolling in the course, the learner must subscribe to the Power BI Pro license, which can be gained via onmicrosoft.com account credentials. Data Storytelling with Power BI course is designed and implemented on a Power BI Pro account.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Learn Data Storytelling: Power BI Techniques

This course is part of Mastering Power BI for Data Analytics & Storytelling Specialization

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5 modules

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

11 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Demonstrate the ability to connect, transform, model, and visualize data effectively in Power BI.
Implement DAX formulas to develop measures, establish relationships, and perform complex calculations.
Produce interactive visuals, dashboards, and reports that meet defined business intelligence needs.
Utilize Power BI Service features to deploy, protect, and publish reports for scalable insights.

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There are 5 modules in this course

Learn Data Storytelling with Power BI is a practical course designed to help learners build strong foundations in data transformation, data modeling, and interactive visualizations using Microsoft Power BI. The course focuses on using structured data to create impactful stories that support better decision-making and business communication.

It introduces key features of Power BI, including Power Query, DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), and Power BI Service, with an emphasis on real-world, industry-relevant applications. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Explain the different data sources present in Power BI Desktop. • Demonstrate the use of Power Query Editor to clean and transform data. • Manipulate data with the DAX formula and depict stories by using different visualization techniques. • Apply Power BI Service features to elevate the quality of your Reports and implement Dashboards on Power BI Service. • Create Reports and Dashboards on Power BI service utilizing its prevalent features. • Implement Smart Narrative and Key Performance Indicators to enhance reports for a target audience. This course is designed for a diverse audience: freshers, data analyst, business analysts, business intelligence analyst and IT professionals who are looking to enhance their data analysis skills through Power BI. Prior experience with Microsoft Excel or spreadsheet applications can be beneficial when working with Power BI. Embark on an educational voyage to master Microsoft Power BI and enhance your skills in creating efficient Reports and Dashboards using the Power BI ecosystem.

Module details

In this module, you will explore the world of business intelligence and derive stories from data and present them to a targeted audience. You will also learn to identify and implement transformations in data for visualization with Power BI Desktop.

What's included

22 videos8 readings9 assignments3 discussion prompts

22 videosTotal 131 minutes

Course Introduction7 minutes
What is Power BI?9 minutes
Applications of Power BI4 minutes
Installation of Power BI Desktop and Service6 minutes
Working with Power BI6 minutes
Frameworks for Data Model - I7 minutes
Frameworks for Data Model - II8 minutes
Power BI Desktop Interface10 minutes
Power BI Service Interface10 minutes
Data Sources in Power BI Desktop8 minutes
Transforming Data - I7 minutes
Transforming Data - II6 minutes
Cleaning Data - I6 minutes
Cleaning Data - II3 minutes
Shaping Data - Relationships6 minutes
Analyzing the Scenario4 minutes
Transformations - Adjusting the Data6 minutes
Transformations - Adding New Data6 minutes
Transformations - Sorting New Data4 minutes
Practice Project - Problem Statement2 minutes
Practice Project - Solution5 minutes
Summary for Data Modeling and Transformation2 minutes

8 readingsTotal 125 minutes

Welcome to Data Storytelling with Power BI10 minutes
Requirements for Installing Power BI Desktop 10 minutes
Power BI Licesnses10 minutes
Building Blocks of Power BI10 minutes
How to Use Discussion Forums5 minutes
Types of Data Sources and Connections10 minutes
Practice Session Problem Description10 minutes
Problem Statement: San Francisco's Call Record Analysis60 minutes

9 assignmentsTotal 41 minutes

Knowledge Check: Introduction to Power BI5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Data Frameworks5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Shaping Data5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Transformations5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Data Modeling and Transformation10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Basics of Power BI3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Data Modeling3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Data Handling3 minutes
Practice Quiz on Transformations2 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

Introduce Yourself10 minutes
List out notable differences between Power BI Desktop and Service10 minutes
List alternate steps for the methods/techniques shown in the Practice Session10 minutes

In this module, you will learn to manipulate data with DAX formulas to create measures and columns, operate these transformations with the help of DAX functions, and create relationships to manage data.

What's included

19 videos4 readings7 assignments2 discussion prompts

19 videosTotal 101 minutes

Introduction to DAX 4 minutes
DAX Queries - I3 minutes
DAX Queries - II7 minutes
DAX Queries - III5 minutes
DAX Operations - I2 minutes
DAX Operations: Problem Description6 minutes
DAX Operations: Transformations7 minutes
DAX Operations: Column Manipulations6 minutes
DAX Operations - Date Manipulations3 minutes
DAX Functions - I7 minutes
DAX Functions - II6 minutes
DAX Functions - III6 minutes
Data Functions - IV6 minutes
DAX Functions - V7 minutes
Practice Project I: Railway Analysis7 minutes
Practice Project II: Table Management6 minutes
Practice Project III: Modifying Measures6 minutes
Practice Project IV: Insights8 minutes
Summary for DAX2 minutes

4 readingsTotal 115 minutes

DAX Formula List25 minutes
Starting out with DAX in Power BI20 minutes
DAX Problem Description10 minutes
Project: Majestic Traders: Kings of Import and Export60 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 31 minutes

Knowledge Check: DAX5 minutes
Knowledge Check: DAX Operations5 minutes
Knowledge Check: DAX Functions5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Mastering DAX 10 minutes
Practice Quiz: DAX Queries2 minutes
Practice Quiz: DAX Operations2 minutes
Practice Quiz: DAX Functions2 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Do you find DAX easy to use with Power BI?10 minutes
Do you think DAX gives you more control over data or it restricts Power Query Editor?10 minutes

In this module, you will learn to create data visuals with the help of common charts and custom visuals and understand how they work. We will also learn about the best practices that are to be followed while building paginated reports and dashboards.

What's included

16 videos1 reading6 assignments1 discussion prompt

16 videosTotal 74 minutes

Populating Charts with Data6 minutes
Visualization Types - I3 minutes
Visualization Types - II4 minutes
Visualization Types - III4 minutes
Visualizing Data I4 minutes
Visualizing Data II: Problem Description3 minutes
Visualizing Data III: Loading Data5 minutes
Visualizing Data IV: Creating Visuals6 minutes
Visualizing Data V: Arranging Visuals5 minutes
Visualizing Data VI: Managing Visuals 5 minutes
Practice Project I: Problem Description5 minutes
Practice Project II: Transforming Data6 minutes
Practice Project III: Creating Visuals5 minutes
Practice Project IV: Arranging Visuals6 minutes
Practice Project V: Syncing Visuals4 minutes
Summary for Data Visualization2 minutes

1 readingTotal 60 minutes

Project: Visualizing Netflix Dataset60 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

Knowledge Check: Introduction to Visuals5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Visualizing Data5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Practice Session Visualizing Charts5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Visualization10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Practice Session Visualizing Data3 minutes
Practice Quiz on Charts2 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

What modifications would you implement in the Practice Project's generated report to align it with your perspective?10 minutes

In this module, you will learn about Power BI Service, make use of the features after publishing reports and dashboards on the Service interface, manage Smart Narrative, use Q & A to draw more insights from data, secure reports and dashboards with security roles, and observe data lineage.

What's included

8 videos1 reading2 assignments

8 videosTotal 43 minutes

Overview of Power BI Service4 minutes
Power BI Service I: Loading Data6 minutes
Power BI Service II: Manipulating Visuals5 minutes
Power BI Service III: Creating Report6 minutes
Power BI Service IV: Publishing Reports7 minutes
Power BI Service V: Dashboarding7 minutes
Power BI Service VI: AI Insights6 minutes
Summary for Power BI Service3 minutes

1 readingTotal 60 minutes

Project: Sales Report60 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 7 minutes

Knowledge Check: Power BI Service 5 minutes
Practice Quiz on Power BI Service2 minutes

This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Answer a comprehensive quiz which marks you as a learner who is confident in working with Power BI.