Power BI Fundamentals: Importing and Transforming CSV Data

Raw CSV files are among the most widely used data formats in modern organizations, yet transforming flat text files into structured reports can be challenging without the right workflow. This text-based course guides you through connecting Power BI to CSV datasets, cleaning messy rows, and preparing reliable data models for business analysis. By following clear explanations and practical walkthroughs, you will gain confidence in importing data, resolving formatting inconsistencies, and structuring datasets for effective reporting. What you'll learn: - Understand essential Power BI terminology, dataset structures, and data connection concepts - Connect Power BI to CSV data sources accurately - Clean and reshape raw text data using Power Query transformations - Resolve common delimiter, encoding, and data type issues - Apply fundamental data modeling practices to prepare clean tables for analysis - Practice structuring queries for seamless future data refreshes The course begins with foundational concepts and interface terminology before guiding you through step-by-step written exercises on data ingestion, transformation, and modeling. Designed specifically for beginners, no prior experience with business intelligence tools or data analytics is required. Start reading today to build practical data preparation skills in Power BI.