What software do I need for this course?

You’ll need Power BI Desktop (free) and a Power BI Online account in Microsoft 365. No other software is required.

Will this course help me create real-world dashboards?

Yes. You’ll learn to build professional, interactive dashboards and reports used in real business scenarios.

Do I need to know data modeling or visualization before this course?

No prior experience is required. The course teaches Power BI data modeling, visualization, and dashboard skills from the ground up.

Can I take this course if I am not a business professional?

Yes. Anyone interested in making data-driven business decisions, analyzing data, or creating dashboards can benefit from this course.

How long is the course and how is it structured?

The course is approximately three hours, divided into five modules, with the final module as a cumulative assessment. Lessons include videos, interactive tutorials, and practice using complementary datasets. You are encouraged to practice as much as possible to improve your skills throughout the course and beyond.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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From Excel to Power BI

This course is part of Excel to Power BI: Data Analysis & Business Intelligence Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Import, model and analyze data in Power BI
Build interactive Power BI dashboards
Design professional BI visuals with real world scenarios

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There are 6 modules in this course

This course teaches Power BI dashboards, data modeling, and business intelligence reporting using real-world data. If you’re comfortable with Excel, you already have the foundation needed to build professional Power BI reports. This complete Power BI course does not teach Excel fundamentals and does not require prior Power BI experience.

Power BI may seem like a more advanced environment, but many of its tools and concepts will feel familiar to Excel users. With this foundation, you’ll learn how to model data, create effective visualizations, and make data-driven business decisions using large volumes of data in Power BI. We will help you build core Power BI knowledge and skills, including: • Importing data from Excel and other locations into Power BI. • Understanding the Power BI environment and its three Views. • Building beginner-to-moderate level skills for navigating the Power BI product. • Exploring influential relationships within datasets. • Designing Power BI visuals, reports, and dashboards. • Sharing, presenting, and collaborating on dashboards in Power BI Service. For this course you will need: • At least a free Power BI licensed account, including: 1) The Power BI desktop application, 2) Power BI Online in Microsoft 365. • A basic understanding of data analysis processes in Excel. Who Should Take This Course: - Business students - Small business owners - Business and operations professionals - Analysts and project managers - Anyone interested in making data-driven business decisions Course duration is approximately three hours. Learning is divided into five modules, the fifth being a cumulative assessment. The curriculum design includes video lessons, interactive learning using short, how-to video tutorials, and practice opportunities using COMPLEMENTARY DATASETS. Join us as you begin your journey in Business Intelligence with Power BI.

Many of the same data management tools and mechanisms exist across both Microsoft Excel and Power BI. This means Excel users are uniquely positioned to transition to data modeling and visualization in Power BI! Using methods that will feel familiar, you can learn to use Power BI to make data-driven business decisions using large volumes of data. We will help you to build fundamental Power BI knowledge and skills, including: importing data from Excel and other locations into Power BI; understanding the Power BI environment and its three Views; building beginner-to-moderate level skills for navigating the Power BI product; exploring influential relationships within datasets; designing Power BI visuals and reports; and building effective dashboards for sharing, presenting, and collaborating with peers in Power BI Service. Join us for the journey!

What's included

11 videos3 readings3 assignments

11 videosTotal 27 minutes

Course Introduction and Objectives 5 minutes
Overview of Power BI2 minutes
Understand Power BI Licenses2 minutes
Understand Data Importation and the Table View1 minute
Overview of the Table View in Power BI2 minutes
Get Data into Power BI2 minutes
Clean and Transform Data3 minutes
Access the Power Query Editor0 minutes
Manage Transformed Data in the Applied Steps List2 minutes
Execute Basic Math Operations to a Column1 minute
Replace Errors in a Column0 minutes

3 readingsTotal 5 minutes

A Note on Power BI Access and Course Contact Information2 minutes
STOP: Retrieve a Course Sample Dataset1 minute
A Few Notes Regarding Power BI Interface2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 12 minutes

Jump Into the Journey: Import Your Data!5 minutes
Checkpoint: Importing, Cleaning and Transforming Data2 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Transform and Clean Your Data5 minutes

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5 videos1 reading2 assignments

5 videosTotal 12 minutes

Introduction to Data Modeling, Report View, and Visualizations4 minutes
View and Edit Relationships in the Model View2 minutes
Cardinality and Cross-Filter Directions in Relationships2 minutes
Edit or Remove Relationships1 minute
Add a New Relationship Between Tables and Columns1 minute

1 reading

Creating Relationships in Model View0 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 10 minutes

Checkpoint: Model Data2 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Practice Data Modeling8 minutes

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5 videos2 assignments

What's included

14 videos6 assignments

14 videosTotal 26 minutes

Understand Text Visualization Types5 minutes
Create a Visualization Card0 minutes
Create a Table Visualization0 minutes
Create a KPI Chart1 minute
Create a Key Influencers Chart2 minutes
Intro to Chart Visualizations2 minutes
Create a Scatter Chart1 minute
Create a Waterfall Chart2 minutes
Create a Funnel Chart0 minutes
Create a Ribbon Chart0 minutes
Filters, Slicers, and Data Drilling 1 minute
Create a Slicer0 minutes
Analyze Your Visualization1 minute
Drill Down and Drill Up in a Visualization1 minute

6 assignmentsTotal 29 minutes

Checkpoint: Text Visualizations2 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Practice Creating Text Visualizations!7 minutes
Checkpoint: Chart Visualizations3 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Practice Creating Chart Visualizations!7 minutes
Checkpoint: Filters, Slicers, and Data Drilling3 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Practice Using Filters and Slicers!7 minutes

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videosTotal 21 minutes

Introduction to Power BI Service4 minutes
Publish a Dataset or Report0 minutes
View My Workspace in the Power BI Service1 minute
View Workspaces in the Power BI Service0 minutes
Overview of Dashboards3 minutes
Create a New Dashboard0 minutes
Add a Tile to a Dashboard2 minutes
Pin a Tile from a Report1 minute
Subscribe to a Power BI Dashboard2 minutes
Share a Report 1 minute
Share a Report to a Teams Channel1 minute
Export a Report to PowerPoint1 minute

4 assignmentsTotal 14 minutes

Checkpoint: Workspaces and Dashboards2 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Explore Workspaces and Dashboards!5 minutes
Checkpoint: Integrate Power BI With Microsoft Applications2 minutes
Jump Into the Journey: Share Your Report!5 minutes

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1 reading1 assignment

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Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

a little to slopy, too direct to the point, no background examples but to be familiar with the Power BI, could be a start.

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It was a very informative course. The instructor explained all the important elements of PowerBI in a very effective way.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

The course provided adequate knowledge about the conversion of data from excel to power BI. it would definitely use this tool for my professional work in future

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No. This is a full Power BI course. Excel knowledge is helpful but Excel is not taught.

No. The course teaches Power BI from the ground up using practical, real-world examples.

Professionals with understanding of Excel and want to build professional dashboards and reports in Power BI.

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