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Course Outline

Introduction to the Microsoft Power Platform

  • Overview of Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents.
  • Exploring the integration capabilities between Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform.
  • Evaluating the strategic business value of adopting low-code development.

Getting Started with Power BI

  • Installation and configuration of Power BI Desktop.
  • Connecting to diverse data sources including Excel, databases, and cloud services.
  • Executing data cleaning and transformation tasks using Power Query.

Data Modeling and Relationships in Power BI

  • Analyzing data structures, models, and inter-table relationships.
  • Utilizing DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for complex calculations.
  • Constructing hierarchies and defining measures.

Data Visualization and Dashboard Design

  • Designing intuitive, interactive dashboards.
  • Leveraging visual elements such as charts, maps, slicers, and tables.
  • Implementing filters, drill-through features, and conditional formatting rules.

Introduction to Power Apps

  • Navigating the Power Apps development environment.
  • Building both canvas and model-driven applications.
  • Designing user-friendly interfaces and optimized layouts.

Integrating Power Apps with Data Sources

  • Utilizing Dataverse, SharePoint, and Excel as backend data sources.
  • Constructing forms, galleries, and data cards for user interaction.
  • Implementing business logic through formulas and actions.

Automation and System Integration

  • Orchestrating Power Automate workflows with Power Apps and Power BI.
  • Configuring triggers and setting up automated task sequences.
  • Real-world automation scenarios: managing approvals, notifications, and system updates.

Publishing, Sharing, and Security Governance

  • Deploying dashboards and applications across the organization.
  • Managing user permissions, environments, and data governance policies.
  • Best practices for ongoing solution maintenance and iterative updates.

Summary and Strategic Next Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of data management and reporting lifecycle processes.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet applications.

Target Audience

  • Business analysts.
  • Data specialists and analysts.
  • Managers and strategic decision-makers.
  • Process automation experts.
 21 Hours

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