Connect & Present your Data with Microsoft Power BI Desktop

Our 2 day Power BI desktop course enables you to take raw data from a data source, transform it into usable data and utilise it to make reports and informative graphics for data analysis.

Provider

Ayrshire College, Scotland (A mix of both online and in-person sessions)
(For price, check with provider)

Enquire via the Ayrshire College website.

Description

Power BI desktop enables you to take raw data from a data source, transform it into usable data and utilise it to make reports and informative graphics for data analysis. Information can be visualised through charts, graphs, KPIs, maps, etc. to gain valuable insights. This course will use Power BI Desktop and not the Power BI Service. Power BI Desktop is a free application it includes tools for data visualisation, data preparation, data modelling, data cleansing and publishing reports to the Power BI Service. Please Note: This course is suitable for those with an advanced knowledge of Excel. It is not suitable for those at beginner or intermediate level. Prior to attending the course participants using their own device should ensure that they have Power BI desktop installed. Course Content: This course will cover the following: • Navigating the Power BI desktop interface • Connecting to data sources • Transforming data prior to loading into Power BI Desktop • Creating a report with visualisations • Customising visualisations • Creating relationships between data tables • Using DAX expressions to create calculated columns and measures By the end of this course participants will be equipped with the necessary skills to create professional reports, perform data analysis, and effectively communicate insights using Microsoft Power BI Desktop.

About Ayrshire College

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Our aim is to serve the people, communities and employers across Ayrshire. Ayrshire College plays a key role in helping to develop the economy in Ayrshire, by ensuring that students develop the right skills and positive attitudes to support the local, regional and national workforce needs. Ayrshire College offers a range of courses targeted at individuals who are looking to develop their professional or technical skills and those who are simply interested in the joy of learning. We are offering, on-line, face-to-face and a mix of day and evening classes across a range of subjects including leadership and management, digital skills, and aeronautical sector specific courses All forthcoming courses are outlined here and on our website and we will continue to develop new offerings over this year and beyond so please watch this space! Book your place now and we look forward to supporting your training.

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Location

Scotland

Blended Learning

A mix of both online and in-person sessions.

Level

Expert

Style

  • Lots of Hands On
  • Some Reading & Writing
  • Lots of Watching
  • Lots of Listening
  • Some Socialising

Find out more, enquire or book via the Ayrshire College website.