Microsoft PowerBI for Business Analytics and Intelligence

Microsoft Power BI – PizzaShop Analysis

Unlock the full potential of Power BI and master the top business intelligence tool with this course. Whether you’re an experienced data professional or a newcomer to analytics, this course will equip you with the skills to turn raw data into meaningful insights.

THE COURSE PROJECT:

Step into the role of a Business Intelligence Analyst for PizzaShop, a fictional pizzeria business. Your task will be to transform data into professional-quality reports and dashboards, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing trends, and identifying top customers. You’ll follow real-world processes that professionals use daily in business intelligence roles.

The course follows four key stages of the business intelligence workflow:

STAGE 1: Connecting & Shaping Data

Learn how to connect to various data sources and shape data using Power Query. You’ll master the tools to clean, transform, and prepare data for analysis. Topics include:

• Data connectors and storage modes
• Table transformations and data profiling tools
• Pivoting, unpivoting, and appending queries

STAGE 2: Building a Relational Data Model

Dive into data modeling best practices, focusing on creating relationships between tables to organize your data efficiently. You’ll cover:

• Database normalization
• Fact & dimension tables
• Star schemas and relationship cardinality

STAGE 3: DAX & Calculated Fields

Develop your skills in Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) to create calculated fields, measures, and complex expressions for data analysis. Key concepts include:

• Row and filter context
• Time intelligence patterns
• Conditional and logical functions

STAGE 4: Data Visualization & Reporting

Bring your data to life with powerful data visualizations. Learn to design interactive dashboards and reports that drive decision-making, using:

• Best practices for data visualization
• Interactive reports with slicers, drill-downs, and bookmarks
• Custom visualizations and Power BI service integration

With real-world assignments, you’ll not only learn the theory but gain hands-on experience in creating stunning Power BI reports tailored for business impact.

Ready to transform your data skills? Join the course and start building dynamic Power BI reports today!