Online Training

Power BI Intermediate for Government

Harness the power of your data

30 September & 1 October 2024

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM AEST

Next intake: 30 September & 1 October 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM AEST

Overview

This course focuses on Power BI, a powerful tool for business users to analyse data and turn it into actionable insights. It covers practical solutions for data cleaning, transformation, and analysis, as well as features for creating secure reports, dashboards, and apps. The Power BI Intermediate training is designed for professionals with a basic understanding of Power BI, aiming to enhance their skills and gain deeper insights. The course covers advanced data modelling techniques, DAX functions, and visualisation tools for interactive dashboards and reports. The skills gained will enable informed decisions and success for departments and agencies.

Who Should Attend?

Data Analysts
Business Intelligence Specialists
Power BI Report Creators
IT professionals

Learning Outcomes

Advanced data modelling techniques for optimising performance and data accuracy.
Develop an understanding of DAX functions for more complex data analysis.
Create sophisticated interactive reports using some of Power BI’s newest visualisation tools.

Online Training

Power BI Intermediate for Government


Session details

• Essential for evidence-based decision-making and policy development.
• Facilitates interactive, informative reports and dashboards.
• Enhance cost-efficiency in government operations.
• Create transparent, easily understandable reports and dashboards.

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Level: Intermediate

Some familiarity with topic is recommended

Key Sessions

  • Common Transformations
  • Introduction to the M Language
  • Merge and Append Queries
  • Fuzzy Matching

  • Add Columns
  • Unpivot and Group
  • Data Profiling

  • Concepts & Best Practice
  • Relationships and Cardinality
  • Advanced Modeling Techniques

  • Calculated Tables and Columns
  • Filter vs Row Context
  • Create and Organise Simple Measures

  • Quick Measures
  • The CALCULATE function
  • Time Intelligence Functions
  • CALCULATE with Filter Modifiers

  • Geospatial Visuals
  • Custom Sort Orders
  • Hierarchies and Drill Downs

  • KPIs and Gauges
  • Combo Charts
  • Small Multiples & Sparklines
  • Custom Visuals
  • AI Visuals

 

  • Edit Interactions for Cross Filter
  • Synchronize Slicers
  • Create Drill Throughs

  • Add Conditional Formatting
  • Create Custom Tool Tips
  • Add Navigation & Buttons
  • Work with Bookmarks

  • Use the Performance Analyzer
  • Add Row Level Security

  • Workspaces and Sharing Options
  • Create a Dashboard
  • Create a Workspace App
  • Managing Workspace Apps

Meet Your Facilitator

Nicky Bull

Corporate Consultant | Blue Chameleon

Nicky Bull is a dynamic corporate trainer and consultant. She has 15 years of commercial experience as a computer programmer and analyst, and over ten years designing and delivering a range of educational programs. She lectures accounting students at Macquarie University and is the creator of the highly acclaimed Excel for Data Analytics Specialisation on the Coursera platform.

Nicky is passionate about learning and enabling people to use technology confidently and effectively in their workplace. She holds a BSc Hons in Computer Science, a BA in English Literature, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

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