Overview
Microsoft Power BI is an essential tool for government professionals seeking to harness data for strategic decision-making. With agencies increasingly adopting data-driven approaches, Power BI provides an intuitive and powerful solution for analyzing, visualizing, and sharing insights securely across departments.
This Power BI Essentials course is designed for government professionals who are new to Power BI or looking to build a solid foundation in data reporting and visualization. The training covers key aspects of the Power BI ecosystem, including data connectivity, transformation, visualization, and sharing. Participants will gain hands-on experience with Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service, learning to create impactful dashboards and interactive reports that drive operational efficiency and policy effectiveness.
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to confidently develop reports, apply data transformations, and leverage Power BI’s capabilities to support transparency and accountability in government initiatives.
Join us and unlock the power of Power BI to enhance efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decision-making in government!
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for all government professionals — regardless of role or technical background — who want to develop essential skills in data analysis, visualization, and reporting using Power BI. Whether you work in policy, finance, operations, IT, or administration.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the core components of Power BI, including Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power BI Mobile.
Connect to and clean data from various sources, including Excel, CSV, and databases.
Perform basic data transformations using Power Query, including filtering, sorting, merging, and appending data.
Build and format visualizations, such as bar charts, line graphs, tables, and cards.
Enhance interactivity using slicers, filters, and cross-filtering techniques.
Create and publish reports to Power BI Service for collaboration and sharing.
Implement basic DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) functions for calculations.
Apply best practices in data visualization to create clear and effective reports.
Online Training
Power BI Essentials for Government
Session details
- Government-Focused Training: Tailored for public sector professionals, this course aligns with government transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making initiatives.
- Reduce Dependence on IT Teams: Power BI enables non-technical users to analyze and visualize data without relying on IT specialists.
- Drive Data-Informed Decision-Making: Learn how Power BI can help streamline reporting, enhance policy planning, and improve stakeholder communication.
- Move Beyond Static Reports: Shift from traditional spreadsheets to interactive, real-time dashboards that empower decision-makers.
By attending this course, government professionals will gain the skills and confidence needed to harness the power of data and support agency objectives through actionable insights.
No prior Power BI experience is required, making this course suitable for both beginners and those looking to strengthen their foundational knowledge.
Key Sessions
1. Introduction to Power BI
What is Power BI?
o Overview of Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and
Power BI Mobile o Key features and benefits of Power BI
Power BI Ecosystem
o Differences between Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
o When to use each tool
2. Getting Started with Power BI Desktop
Navigating the Power BI Interface
o Overview of the Home, Insert, and View tabs
o Understanding the Report, Data, and Model views
Connecting to Data Sources
o Importing data from Excel, CSV, and other common sources
o Introduction to Power Query Editor for basic data cleaning
Basic Data Transformation
o Filtering, sorting, and removing unnecessary data
o Merging and appending tables
3. Creating Your First Report
Building Basic Visualizations
o Charts (Bar, Line, Pie), Tables, and Cards
o Adding titles, labels, and legends
Customizing Visuals
o Formatting options (colors, fonts, backgrounds)
o Conditional formatting (data bars, color scales)
Report Themes o Applying and customizing themes for consistent design
4. Enhancing Your Reports
Adding Interactivity
o Using slicers and filters to make reports interactive
o Cross-filtering and highlighting data
Data Visualization Best Practices
o Choosing the right visual for your data
o Designing clear and effective reports
Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) o Creating simple calculated columns and measures (e.g., SUM, AVERAGE)
5. Power BI Service (Cloud)
Navigating the Power BI Service
o Overview of the Power BI Service interface
o Uploading reports from Power BI Desktop to the Service
Sharing and Collaboration
o Sharing reports and dashboards with others
o Creating and pinning visuals to dashboards
Subscriptions and Alerts o Setting up email subscriptions for reports
6. Q&A and Hands-On Practice
Interactive Q&A Session
o Addressing participant questions and challenges
Meet Your Facilitator
Shannon Lynch
The PowerBI Coach
Shannon Lynch is a leading Power BI trainer and consultant specializing in data visualization and analytics. With extensive experience helping organizations unlock the power of Power BI, Shannon brings a practical, hands-on approach to training. His expertise in simplifying complex data concepts into actionable insights makes him a trusted advisor for government professionals looking to leverage Power BI for better decision-making.
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