Power BI Fundamentals: Build Reports and Analyze Data

Raw data is only valuable when you can transform it into actionable insights. Power BI provides the essential tools to connect disjointed data sources and turn them into clear, interactive reports. In this text-based course, you will develop the foundational skills to navigate Power BI Desktop and the Power BI Service. You will learn how to clean messy data, establish relationships between tables, write basic DAX formulas, and design clear reports that drive business decisions. What you'll learn: 1. Understand core business intelligence terminology and the architecture of Power BI. 2. Connect to various data sources and transform raw data using Power Query. 3. Model data effectively by establishing relationships and using star schema principles. 4. Write basic DAX expressions to calculate key business metrics. 5. Design interactive reports with clear, accessible visualizations. 6. Share and collaborate on reports securely within the Power BI cloud service. You will start with the foundational concepts of data modeling and the Power BI ecosystem before moving step-by-step through data preparation, calculation design, and report construction. This course is designed entirely for beginners with no prior data analysis, database, or Power BI experience. Begin reading today to transform your raw numbers into compelling data stories.