Introduction:

Welcome to the Transforming, Analyzing & Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI course! In today's data-driven world, organizations are constantly seeking ways to derive meaningful insights from their data to drive informed decision-making and gain a competitive edge. This course is designed to empower participants with the skills and knowledge needed to harness the full potential of Microsoft Power BI for transforming, analyzing, and visualizing data effectively. Whether you're a data analyst, business intelligence professional, or decision-maker, mastering Power BI will enable you to unlock valuable insights from your data and drive strategic business outcomes.

Course Objectives:

1. Power BI Fundamentals: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts and features of Microsoft Power BI, including data importing, transformation, modeling, and visualization, to build a strong foundation for leveraging Power BI effectively.
2. Data Transformation and Cleansing: Learn advanced techniques for transforming and cleansing data within Power BI, including data shaping, merging, and filtering, to ensure data accuracy and consistency for analysis and visualization.
3. Data Analysis and Modeling: Explore powerful data analysis and modeling capabilities in Power BI, including creating relationships, calculated columns, measures, and hierarchies, to perform sophisticated data analysis and derive actionable insights.
4. Interactive Data Visualization: Master the art of creating interactive and visually compelling data visualizations in Power BI, including charts, graphs, maps, and dashboards, to effectively communicate insights and trends to stakeholders.
5. Advanced Analytics and Insights: Delve into advanced analytics features in Power BI, such as forecasting, clustering, and trend analysis, to uncover deeper insights and patterns in your data and drive data-driven decision-making.

Organization Benefits:

1. Enhanced Data Analysis Capabilities: Equipping employees with the skills to transform, analyze, and visualize data using Power BI enhances the organization's data analysis capabilities, enabling more informed decision-making and strategic planning.
2. Improved Data Accessibility and Insights: By centralizing data sources and creating interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI, organizations can provide stakeholders with easy access to data and insights, fostering a data-driven culture across the organization.
3. Streamlined Reporting Processes: Leveraging Power BI's automation and scheduling features streamlines reporting processes, reducing manual effort and ensuring timely delivery of reports and insights to key stakeholders.
4. Increased Productivity and Efficiency: With Power BI's intuitive interface and user-friendly features, employees can analyze and visualize data more efficiently, freeing up time for other value-added tasks and initiatives.
5. Competitive Advantage: Organizations that harness the full potential of Power BI to derive actionable insights from their data gain a competitive advantage by making data-driven decisions and adapting quickly to changing market dynamics.

Target Participants:

 This course is ideal for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, data scientists, IT professionals, and decision-makers who want to enhance their data analysis and visualization skills using Microsoft Power BI. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics of Power BI or an experienced user seeking to deepen your knowledge and proficiency, this course will provide valuable insights and practical skills to help you leverage Power BI effectively in your role.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Microsoft Power BI
• Overview of Power BI features and capabilities
• Getting started with Power BI Desktop
• Case Study: Importing and exploring data from various sources in Power BI
2. Data Importing and Transformation
• Importing data into Power BI Desktop
• Data shaping and transformation techniques
• Case Study: Cleaning and transforming raw data for analysis using Power BI
3. Data Modeling and Relationships
• Understanding data modeling concepts in Power BI
• Creating relationships between data tables
• Case Study: Building a data model to analyze sales performance using Power BI
4. Creating Visualizations and Reports
• Introduction to data visualization principles
• Creating interactive charts, graphs, and maps in Power BI
• Case Study: Designing a sales dashboard to track key performance indicators
5. Building Interactive Dashboards
• Creating and customizing interactive dashboards in Power BI
• Adding slicers, filters, and drill-down capabilities
• Case Study: Building an interactive dashboard for analyzing customer demographics
6. Advanced Analytics and Insights
• Introduction to advanced analytics features in Power BI
• Performing forecasting, clustering, and trend analysis
• Case Study: Analyzing customer churn and predicting future trends using Power BI
7. Sharing and Collaboration with Power BI
• Publishing and sharing reports and dashboards in Power BI Service
• Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders
• Case Study: Sharing insights and collaborating on a sales analysis project using Power BI

Essential Information

1. Our courses are customizable to suit the specific needs of participants.
2. Participants are required to have proficiency in the English language.
3. Our training sessions feature comprehensive guidance through presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group activities. Our facilitators boast extensive expertise, each with over a decade of experience.
4. Upon fulfilling the training requirements, participants will receive a prestigious Global King Project Management certificate.
5. Training sessions are conducted at various Global King Project Management Centers, including locations in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kigali, Dubai, Lagos, and others.
6. Organizations sending more than two participants from the same entity are eligible for a generous 20% discount.
7. The duration of our courses is adaptable, and the curriculum can be adjusted to accommodate any number of days.
8. To ensure seamless preparation, payment is expected before the commencement of training, facilitated through the Global King Project Management account.
9. For inquiries, reach out to us via email at training@globalkingprojectmanagement.org or by phone at +254 114 830 889.

Additional amenities such as tablets and laptops are available upon request for an extra fee. The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a certificate of successful completion. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their travel expenses, including airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health insurance, and any other personal expenses.