Course Outline
Introduction to the Microsoft Power Platform
- Overview of Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents.
- Integration between Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform.
- Understanding the business value of low-code development.
Getting Started with Power BI
- Installing and configuring Power BI Desktop.
- Connecting to various data sources (Excel, databases, cloud services).
- Data cleaning and transformation using Power Query.
Data Modeling and Relationships in Power BI
- Understanding data models and relationships.
- Using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for calculations.
- Creating hierarchies and measures.
Data Visualization and Dashboards
- Designing effective and interactive dashboards.
- Utilizing visual elements: charts, maps, slicers, and tables.
- Applying filters, drill-through capabilities, and conditional formatting.
Introduction to Power Apps
- Understanding the Power Apps environment.
- Creating canvas and model-driven apps.
- Designing user interfaces and layouts.
Connecting Power Apps with Data Sources
- Using Dataverse, SharePoint, and Excel as data sources.
- Creating forms, galleries, and data cards.
- Building logic with formulas and actions.
Automation and Integration
- Using Power Automate with Power Apps and Power BI.
- Setting triggers and automated workflows.
- Real-world automation examples: approvals, notifications, and updates.
Publishing, Sharing, and Security
- Publishing dashboards and apps within the organization.
- Managing permissions, environments, and data governance.
- Best practices for maintaining and updating solutions.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of data handling and reporting processes.
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet tools.
Audience
- Business analysts
- Data professionals
- Managers and decision-makers
- Process automation specialists
Testimonials (3)
Practical and hands on labs on report developmemt using Power BI The labs were excellent and the trainer offered very good hands on sessions
Sinzala Sichaanji - Bank of Zambia
Course - Mastering Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, DataVerse, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents
We did quite complex examples, so we could get a feeling of how the real work with Power Automate Desktop can look like in the real world scenario.
Michal Strnad - MicroNova AG
Course - Microsoft Flow/Power Automate
Dynamic, adaptive, and informative