Enterprise Data & Analytics
Power BI & Data Analytics Curriculum
In-depth technical reference and self-paced curriculum covering Power Query (M), Star Schema data modeling, production DAX formulas, Time Intelligence, Power BI Service, and Row-Level Security.
Modules
5
Topics
10
DAX & M Code
Production Ready
Power BI Architecture & Workflow
BI Fundamentals & ETLArchitecture
Power BI Architecture & Workflow
Power BI is Microsoft's flagship Business Intelligence and Data Analytics platform that converts disparate data sources into coherent, visually immersive, and interactive business insights.
End-to-End Analytics Workflow
1. Data Ingestion (Power Query) → 2. Data Modeling & DAX Calculations → 3. Report & Dashboard Design → 4. Publish to Power BI Service → 5. Governance, Gateways & Scheduled Refresh.
Key Components of the Power BI Ecosystem
- Power BI Desktop: Free Windows authoring tool for connecting to data, transforming models, and crafting visual reports.
- Power BI Service (SaaS): Cloud platform for collaborative sharing, workspaces, organizational apps, and live dashboards.
- Power BI Gateway: Secure bridge enabling scheduled and DirectQuery refreshes from on-premises databases to cloud Fabric workspaces.
- Power BI Mobile: Native iOS and Android applications for executive monitoring and KPI push alerts on the go.