Power BI Desktop: Data Analysis and DAX for Beginners

Making sense of business data can feel overwhelming when relying on spreadsheets alone. Power BI Desktop simplifies this process, allowing you to connect to multiple data sources and extract meaningful insights. This text-based course guides you from absolute beginner to confident data analyst. You will learn how to clean messy data, build structured data models, write efficient DAX formulas, and design clear, accessible reports that tell a compelling story. What you'll learn: Understand foundational data analysis concepts, key terminology, and the Power BI ecosystem; Import and clean raw data using Power Query fundamentals to prepare it for analysis; Design robust data models by establishing correct relationships between tables; Write essential DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) formulas to calculate key business metrics; Create clean, professional dashboards using modern design and accessibility principles; Publish and share reports safely within your organization's workspace. The course starts with basic concepts and interface navigation before moving step-by-step through data preparation, modeling, calculations, and visual report design. This course is designed for beginners, business analysts, and spreadsheet users looking to transition to modern data analytics tools, with no prior Power BI experience required. Start reading today to unlock the potential of your business data.