Leverage PowerBI.com to Create Data Analysis for Others - Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants

Overview

Unlock the full potential of data analytics with our specialized course, “Leverage PowerBI.com to Create Data Analysis for Others”. This two-hour, intensive training is specifically designed to empower professionals in harnessing the powerful features of Microsoft PowerBI.com. Whether you’re a data analyst, business intelligence professional, or someone keen on mastering data visualization and report creation, this course is your gateway to becoming a proficient Power BI user. Dive into the dynamic world of data analytics and learn to transform raw data into visually compelling stories that drive decision-making. Our expertly crafted program offers a deep dive into the essentials of PowerBI.com, starting with a comprehensive tour of its interface and core concepts. You’ll gain experience in connecting to diverse data sources, creating stunning visualizations, and building interactive dashboards that communicate insights effectively. The course also covers the innovative Q&A feature of PowerBI.com, allowing you to explore data with natural language queries. By mastering the art of sharing datasets, reports, and dashboards, and creating comprehensive apps, you’ll be equipped to deliver top-tier data analysis solutions to colleagues and clients alike. Through this course, attendees will gain a deep understanding of how to leverage the PowerBI.com platform to disseminate datasets, reports, and dashboards, catering to the specific needs of their audience. Our course is tailored for those who aspire to lead in the data-driven landscape, offering not just theoretical knowledge but real-world applications. Upon completion, participants will not only have a thorough understanding of PowerBI.com but also the confidence to apply this tool in creating impactful data analysis for diverse audiences. Join us to elevate your professional skillset, make data-driven decisions with ease, and add a valuable credential to your portfolio. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Speaker - Bryan L. Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

Tour of the PowerBI.com Interface: An in-depth walkthrough of the PowerBI.com environment, focusing on user interface elements, navigation, and customization.
PowerBI.com Concepts: Fundamental concepts of PowerBI.com, including its architecture, data handling capabilities, and integration features.
Connecting to Data: Techniques for connecting various data sources to PowerBI.com, ensuring seamless data integration and synchronization.
Visualizations and Dashboards: Creating impactful visualizations and assembling informative dashboards to present data compellingly.
Q&A Feature: Explore the interactive Q&A feature to derive insights through natural language queries.
Sharing Datasets, Reports, Dashboards: Best practices for sharing datasets, reports, and dashboards with different audiences so they can leverage your data analysis work.
Creating Apps: Learn how to package reports and dashboards into apps for easy distribution and consumption.

Prerequisites

Attended the “Create Visuals in Power BI to Successfully Analyze Data” course or equivalent

Designed For

Data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and anyone interested in learning how to use Microsoft Power BI to share data analysis.

Objectives

After attending this presentation you will be able to ...

Identify the key components and functionalities of the PowerBI.com interface, enabling efficient navigation and utilization for data analysis tasks.
Recognize the capabilities of the Q&A feature in PowerBI.com, so you can leverage it for generating quick insights from data using natural language queries.
Select the appropriate data sharing and collaboration methods within PowerBI.com for your situation.