Power BI Data Preparation and Power Query Fundamentals

Before you can build stunning reports and dashboards, you must know how to clean and structure your raw data. This course guides you through the essential first steps of the data analysis pipeline using Power BI Desktop. You will transition from handling disorganized spreadsheets to creating clean, structured tables ready for analysis. Through clear written explanations, practical examples, and step-by-step formatting exercises, you will master the art of data preparation. What you'll learn: - Connect to diverse data sources including flat files, spreadsheets, and databases - Clean and transform messy datasets using the Power Query Editor - Apply data profiling tools to evaluate data quality and identify structural errors - Merge and append queries to combine multiple data sources efficiently - Shape data tables using pivot, unpivot, and custom column operations - Understand foundational data modeling concepts and relationship building This course begins with essential terminology, basic interface navigation, and data connection concepts before guiding you through practical data transformation techniques. It is designed specifically for beginners with no prior data modeling or Power BI experience. Start reading today to build a reliable foundation for your business intelligence reports.