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Getting started with Power BI

Getting started with Power BI

A hands-on, project-based guide to mastering Power BI fundamentals. Learn from a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and transform raw data into stunning insights
32 Students
43 Lectures

What Will You Learn?

Understand the core pillars of Power BI and the proper workflow for building reports.
Use Power Query to connect to data and perform essential cleaning and transformation.
Create simple relationships between tables to model your data correctly.
Write basic DAX measures and calculated columns to analyze Sales and Profit.
Design a clean, professional dashboard layout using custom backgrounds and headers.
Visualize key business metrics including KPIs, Segment Analysis, and Discount Bands.
Implement logic to rank Top 3 Products and apply conditional formatting.

About This Course



Power BI is a powerful tool, but learning it doesn't have to be complicated. This course is designed specifically for beginners who want to build a strong foundation without getting overwhelmed.


Taught by a Senior Data Analyst and Microsoft Data Platform MVP, you will learn the industry "secrets" for mastering Microsoft Power BI and creates reports that drive business decisions. You won't just watch videos; you will step into the role of a BI Analyst for "Superstore," a global bicycle company.


Your mission? Take their raw data and turn it into a compelling, portfolio-ready dashboard. We skip the dry theory and focus entirely on the hands-on skills that will set you apart as a professional Power BI Analyst or developer.


What You Will Learn

  • The Pillars of Power BI: Understand the full workflow, from import to insights.

  • Data Cleaning (ETL): Master Power Query to clean and transform messy data effortlessly.

  • Data Modeling: Build professional Star Schemas and date tables to organize your data.

  • DAX Fundamentals: Write measures to calculate Sales, Profit, and Year-over-Year growth.

  • Dashboard Design: Move beyond default visuals. Create custom backgrounds, layouts, and headers.

  • Visual Storytelling: Use conditional formatting, slicers, and interactions to make data "speak."

  • Publishing: Finalize your report and share it with the world.


    Who This Is For

    • Absolute beginners wanting to start the right way.

    • Excel users ready to level up.

    • Anyone tired of creating dull, uninspiring reports.

Requirements

No prior knowledge is needed to take this course.
Designed for absolute beginners
Requirements
Thomas Festus Cudjoe
Thomas Festus Cudjoe
(20)
35 Courses
2187 Students
Festus is a Senior Data Analyst, Finance Professional, and Chartered Accountant (CIMA & ICAG) with 7+ years of experience in analytics and business intelligence. He specializes in Power BI, SQL, Python, financial modeling, and AI-driven analytics. At FestMan, he delivers practical, project-based training in Excel, Power BI, Python, SQL, and Applied AI for work. Festus is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Power BI Certified Analyst, Microsoft Excel Expert, and a 4x Microsoft Data Platform MVP.
Curriculum Overview

This course includes 4 modules, 43 lessons, and 4:00 hours of materials.

Getting started with Power BI
12 Parts | 0:49 Hours
Course Introduction

Introduction to the course

Study Duration 3 Minutes
Attachments 0
Download course resources

Download Datasets and Images

Study Duration 1 Minutes
Attachments 0
Introduction to Module 1
Free

Introduction to Module 1

Study Duration 1 Minutes
Attachments 0
What is Microsoft Power BI?
Free

What is Microsoft Power BI

Study Duration 3 Minutes
Attachments 0
Explore Capabilities of Power BI
Free

Explore Capabilities of Power BI

Study Duration 3 Minutes
Attachments 0
Microsoft Excel vs Power BI
Free

Microsoft Excel vs Power BI

Study Duration 6 Minutes
Attachments 0
Flow of work in Power BI
Free

Flow of work in Power BI

Study Duration 6 Minutes
Attachments 0
Introduction to Power Query
Free

Introduction to Power Query

Study Duration 3 Minutes
Attachments 0
Pillars of Power BI

Pillars of Power BI

Study Duration 5 Minutes
Attachments 0
Walk through of Power Pillars

Walk through of Power Pillars

Study Duration 12 Minutes
Attachments 0
Installation of Power BI Desktop

Installation of Power BI Desktop

Study Duration 5 Minutes
Attachments 0
End of module assessment

Test your new knowledge

Questions 5
Duration Minutes
Passing Grade 40/50
Total Grade 50
Attempts 0/
Connecting & Cleaning Data (Power Query)
4 Parts | 0:21 Hours
Project brief

Project brief

Study Duration 1 Minutes
Attachments 0
Import sample data with Power Query

Import sample data with Power Query

Study Duration 8 Minutes
Attachments 0
Introduction to Power Query

Introduction to data cleaning w/ Power Query

Study Duration 5 Minutes
Attachments 0
Basic Data transformation w/ Power Query

Basic Data transformation w/ Power Query

Study Duration 7 Minutes
Attachments 0
Data Modeling & DAX Fundamentals
9 Parts | 0:53 Hours
Dataset Review

Dataset Review

Study Duration 4 Minutes
Attachments 0
Introduction to Data modeling

Introduction to Data modeling

Study Duration 4 Minutes
Attachments 0
Introduction to DAX - Calculated Columns

Introduction to DAX - Calculated Columns

Study Duration 6 Minutes
Attachments 0
Introduction to DAX - Calculated Tables

Introduction to DAX - Calculated Tables

Study Duration 7 Minutes
Attachments 0
Introduction to DAX - Dates Table

Introduction to DAX - Dates Table

Study Duration 5 Minutes
Attachments 0
Introduction to relationships

Introduction to relationships

Study Duration 6 Minutes
Attachments 0
Further data cleaning w/ Power Query

Further data cleaning w/ Power Query

Study Duration 2 Minutes
Attachments 0
Introduction to DAX - Measures

Introduction to DAX - Measures

Study Duration 11 Minutes
Attachments 0
Creating measures table

Creating measures table

Study Duration 8 Minutes
Attachments 0
Data visualization and report development
18 Parts | 1:57 Hours
Introduction to Power BI visuals - Background

Introduction to Power BI visuals - Background

Study Duration 8 Minutes
Attachments 0
Power BI visuals - Create and format visuals

Power BI visuals - Create and format visuals

Study Duration 16 Minutes
Attachments 0
Guided project- Background and layout

Guided project- Background and layout

Study Duration 12 Minutes
Attachments 0
Guided Project - Header and Logo

Guided Project - Header and Logo

Study Duration 5 Minutes
Attachments 0
Guided Project - Report Layout

Guided Project - Report Layout

Study Duration 5 Minutes
Attachments 0
Guided Project - Visualize KPIs

Guided Project - Visualize KPIs

Study Duration 4 Minutes
Attachments 0
Guided Project - Total sales and profit by segment

Guided Project - Total sales and profit by segment

Study Duration 5 Minutes
Attachments 0
Guided Project - Discount and Product analysis

Guided Project - Discount and Product analysis

Study Duration 10 Minutes
Attachments 0
Guided Project - Adding Slicers

Guided Project - Adding Slicers

Study Duration 7 Minutes
Attachments 0
Guided Project - Editing visual interactions

Guided Project - Editing visual interactions

Study Duration 4 Minutes
Attachments 0
Guided Project - Top 3 ranking

Guided Project - Top 3 ranking

Study Duration 7 Minutes
Attachments 0
Guided Project - Highlight top 3 products

Guided Project - Highlight top 3 products

Study Duration 5 Minutes
Attachments 0
Guided Project - Final Report

Guided Project - Final Report

Study Duration 4 Minutes
Attachments 0
Guided Project - Sharing your report

Guided Project - Sharing your report

Study Duration 5 Minutes
Attachments 0
Visual analytics 1

Visual analytics 1

Study Duration 13 Minutes
Attachments 0
Visual analytics 2

Visual analytics 2

Study Duration 3 Minutes
Attachments 0
Visual analytics 3

Visual analytics 3

Study Duration 1 Minutes
Attachments 0
Course conclusion

Course conclusion

Study Duration 2 Minutes
Attachments 0
Certificates
1 Parts
Course Certificate
Course Certificate
If you pass all the lessons in this course, you will receive this certificate.
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Course Specifications

Sections
4
Lessons
43
Capacity
Unlimited
Duration
3:27 Hours
Students
32
Created Date
6 Jan 2026
Updated Date
7 Jan 2026
Thomas Festus Cudjoe
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