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Course Outline

Introduction to Power BI

  • Comprehensive overview of Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
  • Application scenarios in engineering, construction, and BIM sectors.
  • Understanding the underlying architecture of Power BI.

Data Retrieval and Connectivity

  • Establishing connections to diverse data sources such as SQL, Excel, and cloud platforms.
  • Ingesting both structured and semi-structured datasets.
  • Configuring scheduled refreshes and real-time data updates.

Data Preparation and Modeling

  • Utilizing Power Query for effective data transformation.
  • Defining relationships across different datasets.
  • Constructing reusable and scalable data models.

Developing Visual Reports

  • Designing dashboards featuring charts, maps, and tabular data.
  • Implementing drill-through features and filter-based interactions.
  • Applying custom visuals and adhering to design best practices.

Leveraging AI Tools for Trend Analysis

  • Incorporating Power BI AI visuals and smart narrative features.
  • Identifying trends and deriving time-based insights.
  • Performing forecasting using built-in analytical capabilities.

BIM Data Integration

  • Exporting data from popular BIM tools such as Revit and Navisworks.
  • Organizing BIM data to ensure compatibility with Power BI.
  • Visualizing key BIM metrics and model attributes.

Publishing and Distribution

  • Deploying content to Power BI Service.
  • Managing workspaces and access permissions.
  • Sharing reports with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Summary and Recommended Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of data structures and visualization principles.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or comparable data manipulation tools.
  • Knowledge of BIM processes is advantageous but not mandatory.

Target Audience

  • Managers overseeing innovation and technology development.
  • Data analysts specializing in construction or engineering datasets.
  • BIM professionals looking to refine their data reporting practices.
 21 Hours

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