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Power BI - Advanced
Transform Data into Strategy with Advanced Power BI Mastery
Course Overview
The Power BI – Advanced course is designed for professionals who already have a solid foundation in Power BI and are ready to unlock its full capabilities. This program takes you deep into advanced data transformation, modeling, DAX expressions, report design, and automation features, preparing you to deliver impactful data-driven solutions across teams and organizations.
Entry Requirements
Learners should have
- Strong knowledge of Power BI fundamentals
- Participants must have the latest Power BI Desktop installed
Qualification Structure
To complete the Power BI – Advanced course, learners will go through 8 in-depth modules covering a total of 15 hours of guided learning.
| Module | Topics | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Do More with Power Query | Data Profiling, Column Quality, Distributions, Intro to M Code, Advanced Transformations (Merge, Append, Unpivot, Pivot, Custom Columns, Group By), Reference vs Duplicate Queries | 4 Hours |
Work with OneDrive Excel for Auto Refresh | Connecting to Excel via OneDrive/SharePoint for automated data refreshes | 2 Hours |
Expand Your DAX Knowledge | Evaluation Contexts, Iterators (SUMX, AVERAGEX), Table Functions, FILTER, ALL, CALCULATE | 4 Hours |
Build Time Intelligence | Custom Calendar Table, Time Intelligence Functions (YTD, QTD, MTD), Year-over-Year Trend Analysis | 1 Hour |
Get to Insights Faster with AI Visuals | Key Influencers, Decomposition Tree, Q&A, Smart Narratives | 1 Hour |
Improve Report Design (UI/UX) | Backdrops in Figma, Color Palettes with Coolors, Bookmarks, Buttons, Navigation | 1 Hour |
Row-Level Security (RLS) | Defining Roles, Rule Management, Validation in Service, Dynamic RLS | 1 Hour |
Automate Distribution with Subscriptions | Subscription Setup, Management, Monitoring in Power BI Service | 1 Hour |
Key Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Apply advanced Power Query techniques and M code for data preparation.
- Create and manage automated data refreshes using cloud services.
- Write complex DAX measures and manipulate evaluation contexts.
- Implement dynamic time-based calculations and analysis.
- Utilize AI-powered visuals for faster, deeper insights.
- Design user-friendly, visually appealing reports following modern UI/UX principles.
- Secure reports using Row-Level Security (RLS) for controlled access.
- Distribute insights effectively through Power BI Subscriptions.
Duration and Delivery
Total Duration: 15-18 hours
Delivery Mode: Online (Live Sessions / Self-paced Learning) or Blended Learning
Assessment and Verification
- Assessment will be based on:
- Completion of practical assignments using case-based scenarios
- Creation of a comprehensive dashboard using advanced Power BI features
- Peer review and instructor feedback
Certificates of completion will be issued upon successful project submission.
Career & Progression Opportunities
Upon completing this course, learners can:
- Advance to roles such as Power BI Specialist, Business Intelligence Analyst, or Data Visualization Consultant
- Deepen their specialization with Microsoft Power Platform certifications (e.g., PL-300)
- Apply these skills in fields like finance, marketing, operations, and data-driven strategy