Build practical Business Intelligence skills — from connecting and preparing data to modeling, visualization, deployment, governance, and security.
Your Learning Journey at a Glance
Ten structured weeks take you from foundational concepts to a complete, end-to-end Business Intelligence solution — guided by an expert instructor every step of the way.
Weeks of Learning
Structured, progressive curriculum
Core Topics
From foundations to governance
Capstone Project
Real-world BI solution delivery
Weeks 1–2: Foundations & Data Connections
Week 1 — Power BI Foundations & Data Analysis Fundamentals
Get oriented with the Power BI ecosystem, core concepts, and the fundamentals of data analysis that underpin every BI project.
Week 2 — Connecting to Data Sources
Learn to connect Power BI to a wide variety of data sources — from Excel and SQL databases to cloud services — and begin pulling real data into your reports.
Weeks 3–4: Data Preparation & Transformation
Clean, shape, and transform raw data into analysis-ready datasets using industry-standard tools and techniques.
Week 3 — Data Preparation & Data Quality
Identify and resolve data quality issues. Apply best practices for profiling, cleaning, and standardizing data before it enters your model.
Week 4 — Power Query & Data Transformations
Master Power Query's M language and transformation toolkit to reshape, merge, and enrich data at scale — automating repetitive preparation tasks.
Weeks 5–6: Modeling & Advanced Calculations
Week 5 — Data Modeling & Semantic Models
Design robust semantic models with relationships, hierarchies, and calculated columns that serve as the analytical backbone of your reports.
Week 6 — DAX & Advanced Calculations
Unlock the full power of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to write advanced measures, time intelligence formulas, and dynamic calculations that drive deep insights.
Week 7: Report Design & Data Visualization
Great data deserves great design. This week focuses on crafting visually compelling, accurate, and accessible reports that communicate insights at a glance.
Choose the Right Visual
Select from Power BI's rich library of charts, maps, and custom visuals to match your data story.
Design Principles
Apply layout, color, and typography best practices to build polished, professional report pages.
Accessibility & Clarity
Ensure reports are readable and inclusive for all audiences across devices and contexts.
Week 8: Storytelling, Interactivity & User Experience
Transform static reports into dynamic, interactive experiences. Learn to use bookmarks, drill-throughs, slicers, and tooltips to guide users through a compelling data narrative — making insights not just visible, but truly actionable.
Week 9: Deployment, Governance & Security
Publishing a report is only the beginning. This week covers the full lifecycle of managing Power BI in an enterprise environment.
Deployment Pipelines
Promote reports through development, test, and production environments with confidence.
Governance Frameworks
Establish workspace policies, certified datasets, and data lineage to maintain trust at scale.
Security & Access Control
Implement row-level security and manage permissions to protect sensitive business data.
Week 10: Capstone Project
Put everything together in a real-world capstone project. You will design, build, and present a complete end-to-end Business Intelligence solution — demonstrating mastery across every skill developed throughout the course.
Your Outcome
By the end of this program, you will be fully equipped to connect, prepare, model, analyze, and visualize data in Power BI — building interactive business reports, managing secure deployments, and delivering a complete end-to-end Business Intelligence solution.
Connect & Prepare Data
From any source, at any scale
Model, Analyze & Visualize
With DAX, semantic models, and rich visuals
Deploy & Govern Securely
Enterprise-ready BI solutions
Master Business Intelligence with Microsoft Power BI