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Power BI: Zero to Dashboard

A hands-on, step-by-step path through Power BI Desktop and the Power BI Service. Follow along with the same practice file at every step.

7 modules · 21 lessons · ~2.5 hr

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Module 01

Getting started

Install Power BI, learn the workspace, and load your first dataset.

  1. Install Power BI Desktop4 steps · 5 min
  2. Tour the interface4 steps · 6 min
  3. Connect to your first data source4 steps · 8 min
  4. Build your first chart4 steps · 7 min
  5. Checkpoint: getting started3 questions · 3 min Checkpoint

Module 02

Transform data (Power Query)

Clean, shape and combine data before it ever reaches a chart.

  1. The Power Query editor3 steps · 5 min
  2. Clean & shape data5 steps · 9 min
  3. Merge & append queries4 steps · 8 min
  4. Checkpoint: Power Query3 questions · 3 min Checkpoint

Module 03

Data modeling

Relationships and star schemas — the foundation good reports stand on.

  1. Create relationships3 steps · 7 min
  2. Design a star schema3 steps · 8 min

Module 04

DAX basics

Calculated columns, your first measures, and the functions you’ll reuse forever.

  1. Calculated columns2 steps · 7 min
  2. Your first measure3 steps · 8 min
  3. Essential DAX functions3 steps · 9 min

Module 05

Building visuals

Core charts, slicers, and formatting that looks professional.

  1. Core visuals2 steps · 7 min
  2. Slicers & filters2 steps · 6 min
  3. Formatting & conditional formatting2 steps · 8 min

Module 06

Dashboard design

Layout, themes, and interactions that turn visuals into a report.

  1. Layout & themes2 steps · 7 min
  2. Visual interactions & drillthrough2 steps · 8 min

Module 07

Publish & share

Push to the Power BI Service, share, and keep data fresh.

  1. Publish to the Service2 steps · 6 min
  2. Share & schedule refresh2 steps · 7 min