Business Intelligence (BI) Tools

Course Overview

Master Tableau and Power BI to transform raw data into stunning dashboards and actionable business insights. Learn real-world data modeling, visualization, storytelling, and DAX formula building for professional BI roles.

Duration: 6 months
Rating: 4.8 / 5
6,900+ Students

Detailed Syllabus

1-4: Introduction to Business Intelligence & Data Visualization

  • Understanding BI Concepts and Architecture
  • Importance of Data Visualization in Decision Making
  • Overview of Tableau & Power BI Interfaces
  • Connecting to Data Sources (Excel, SQL, CSV, Cloud)
  • Basic Data Cleaning and Transformation
  • Creating Your First Dashboard

Tools: Tableau Desktop, Power BI Desktop, Excel / CSV Data, Sample Superstore Dataset

5-8: Data Modeling, Joins & Relationships

  • Understanding Data Models and Schema Design
  • Creating Relationships between Tables
  • Joins, Blending, and Unions in Tableau and Power BI
  • Data Transformation using Power Query Editor
  • Data Normalization & Hierarchies
  • Best Practices for Model Performance

Tools: Tableau Data Model, Power Query Editor, SQL Data Connections

9-12: Advanced Calculations & DAX Formulas

  • Calculated Fields and Table Calculations in Tableau
  • Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
  • Creating Measures and Calculated Columns
  • Aggregations, Filters, and Context in DAX
  • Time Intelligence Functions (YTD, QTD, MTD)
  • KPI and Dynamic Measure Creation

Tools: DAX Studio, Power BI Desktop, Tableau Calculated Fields

13-16: Interactive Dashboards & Visual Storytelling

  • Design Principles for Effective Dashboards
  • Advanced Visuals: Maps, Scatterplots, and Heatmaps
  • Dynamic Parameters and Filters
  • Actions and Drill-Down Reports
  • Storytelling with Data in Tableau
  • Custom Visuals and AppSource Integrations in Power BI

Tools: Tableau Story, Power BI Service, AppSource Custom Visuals, Mapbox

17-20: Data Integration, Automation & Publishing

  • Publishing Dashboards to Tableau Server / Power BI Service
  • Setting Up Data Gateways for Scheduled Refresh
  • Row-Level Security (RLS) and Data Governance
  • Integration with Excel, SQL Server, and Google Sheets
  • Embedding BI Reports into Web Apps
  • Collaboration and Version Control

Tools: Tableau Server / Online, Power BI Service, Power Automate, SQL Server

21-24: Capstone Projects & Certification Readiness

  • Real-Time BI Project using Multiple Data Sources
  • Tableau Dashboard: Sales Performance & Profitability Analysis
  • Power BI Dashboard: Financial and KPI Reporting
  • Performance Optimization and UX Enhancements
  • Preparing for Tableau Desktop Specialist & PL-300 (Power BI) Exams
  • Final Presentation and Portfolio Showcase

Tools: Sample Company Dataset, Tableau Public, Power BI Service, Certification Practice Labs

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