Power BI Bootcamp: Zero to Mastery

What is Power BI and why should you learn it?

Business Intelligence (BI) is a rapidly growing and valuable field in technology.

This term encompasses a variety of activities including data mining, analytical evaluations, KPI (Key Performance Indicator) performance benchmarking, and descriptive visualization.

Power BI, Microsoft's leading BI tool often referred to as "BI in a box," is extensively used in the corporate world.

Why Power BI? It combines features enabling you to:

• Extract and transform data from various sources such as text files, spreadsheets, and relational databases.
• Connect and relate different data sources.
• Create advanced calculations and KPIs using Power BI DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).
• Translate these insights into actionable, vibrant visualizations.
• Its components align with the typical BI workflow, enhancing usability.

With its holistic toolkit of reports, visualizations, and dashboards, Power BI can transform any data analysis output into engaging and informative presentations that will captivate your audience.

Interested? Here's why you should join this Power BI Bootcamp!

Let's highlight three key reasons.

First... If you're someone who values efficiency, this bootcamp is designed for you. We prioritize essential learning, avoiding superfluous content.

The payoff? You won't waste time on outdated or irrelevant Power BI tutorials.

In this course, you'll learn everything from basic to advanced Power BI functionalities, such as:

• Advanced Power Query
• Data visualization with Power BI Dashboards
• DAX programming
• ... and much more...

All in a comprehensive course.

Second... Learning alone can be tough. We understand this, having experienced it ourselves. Here, you won't be alone.

By enrolling today, you'll join our unique live online community, learning Power BI alongside thousands of peers and receiving support from ZTM alumni, mentors, TAs, and instructors.

Third... Learn from real-world experience.

Your instructor, Travis, is an industry expert with hands-on experience using Power BI as a Data Solutions Engineer for top companies.

If you're still with us, here's what you'll learn in this Power BI Bootcamp, transitioning you from novice to expert:

The curriculum is structured methodically to build your expertise step-by-step.

No matter your starting point, mastering the basics is crucial. We begin here.

Once you're comfortable with the fundamentals, the excitement builds as we quickly move into practical applications and advanced topics not often covered in other courses.

Detailed Overview:

1. POWER BI 101

Whether you're a seasoned analyst or brand new, you'll gain essential Business Intelligence skills, including Power BI basics and best practices.

Hands-on experience is key, so you'll start using these skills immediately by creating two dashboards with real-world data.

1. [Guided] A Power BI dashboard about Bigfoot sightings in the US, completed as a group.
2. [Independent] A Power BI dashboard on UFO sightings, developed further throughout the course.

You'll learn to fetch and transform data using Power Query, calculate basic metrics and KPIs, and create visual representations to assess performance.

This foundation will empower you to start using Power BI in your daily tasks after this section.

2. VISUALIZING DATA WITH POWER BI

Next, you'll explore and use key Power BI visualizations while continuing to develop the Bigfoot and UFO sightings projects.

You'll master creating and configuring visualizations, understanding the suitability of different types, and reasoning behind these choices.

Comprehending the why behind decisions is a vital part of this course!

3. ADVANCED POWER QUERY IN POWER BI

This section goes deeper into exploratory data analysis, covering advanced techniques.

You'll be introduced to the M programming language powering all Power Query transformations.

Here, you'll create advanced transformations beyond what's possible with Power Query's graphical tools.

You'll engage with two enterprise-grade projects:

1. [Guided] Building a BI solution for a restaurant chain.
2. [Independent] Developing a BI solution for a meal kit delivery service.

These projects will boost your confidence, placing you in the top 10% of Power BI users and enhancing your portfolio for BI Analyst roles.

4. POWER BI DATA MODELING

Data modeling in Power BI allows you to link different data sources for unified visualizations.

You'll explore theoretical and practical aspects of relationship modeling and implement a functional data model in Power BI.

You'll create one data model as part of the course and another within your independent project.

5. ANALYZING DATA WITH DAX IN POWER BI

Unlock the power of Power BI with the DAX programming language.

What is DAX in Power BI? Consider it enhanced spreadsheet formulas.

You'll define derived columns based on complex logic and create reusable metrics/KPIs for visualizations.

Throughout this segment, you'll understand fundamental concepts to accurately compute measures in your visualizations, enabling effective data interpretation and explanation.

Instructor Travis regards DAX as a key skill in this course.

It offers vast potential for developing advanced metrics and KPIs, seamlessly integrating into your visualizations.

6. ADVANCED DAX PROGRAMMING IN POWER BI

DAX's importance warrants a dedicated section for you to master it.

You'll explore advanced DAX applications, including:

• Time intelligence (e.g., period-over-period comparisons, rolling averages)
• Ranking calculations and top-N assessments within visualizations
• Refactoring and optimizing DAX code with programming practices like comments and variables

Most courses don’t cover these topics.

7. ADVANCED DATA VISUALIZATIONS & POWER BI DASHBOARDS

This is where everything comes together.

You'll integrate previously learned concepts and new techniques to create a dynamic, user-driven dashboard.

A Power BI dashboard is a persuasive tool—use it effectively!

You'll explore dashboard visuals like Gauges and KPI Cards, and ways to let users control their data views, including:

• Bookmarks
• What-if parameters
• Drill-through functionality
• Widgets to choose metrics for visualizations

The Bottom Line

This course is not for passive learning. By the end, you'll confidently apply your skills—no more just watching tutorials!

This course takes you from a BI beginner to a skilled Power BI Business Intelligence Analyst 💪.

Why are we confident?

Thousands of students have successfully gained skills and employment at top companies like Google, Tesla, Amazon, Apple, IBM, JP Morgan, Facebook, Shopify, and more.

These successes come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, many starting as novices.

We believe this can be your success story too.

Try it risk-free. Start now, and if the course doesn't meet your expectations, get a full refund within 30 days—no questions asked.