An open API service indexing awesome lists of open source software.

https://github.com/nabilshadman/power-bi-essential-training

Exercise files for Power BI Essential Training (2024): datasets and dashboards for hands-on learning
https://github.com/nabilshadman/power-bi-essential-training

dashboard data-analysis data-science data-visualization power-bi power-bi-dashboard

Last synced: 6 months ago
JSON representation

Exercise files for Power BI Essential Training (2024): datasets and dashboards for hands-on learning

Awesome Lists containing this project

README

          

# Power BI Essential Training (2024) – Exercise Files

![License: Educational Use Only](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-Educational%20Use%20Only-blue.svg)
![Power BI Desktop Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/Power%20BI-Desktop%20Latest-%230096c0.svg)

This repository houses the exercise materials for [**Power BI Essential Training (2024)**](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/power-bi-essential-training-2024/) by Gini von Courter, offering structured datasets and dashboards for practical learning.

---

## Repository Structure

```
.
├── Exercise Files
│ ├── Chapter 02
│ │ ├── Lead List.docx
│ │ └── Retail Analysis Sample PBIX.pbix
│ ├── Chapter 06
│ │ └── Info Requests.pbix
│ ├── Chapter 08
│ │ ├── Customers-States-Territories.pbix
│ │ ├── Original\_Catalog\_Requests.xlsx
│ │ ├── ReducedStates.pbix
│ │ ├── Relationships.xlsx
│ │ ├── StatePops.pbix
│ │ ├── StatePops.xlsx
│ │ └── TransformedStates.pbix
├── Glossary\_Power\_BI\_Essential\_Training
│ └── Glossary\_Power\_BI\_Essential\_Training.pdf
├── README.md
└── LICENSE (Educational Use Only)
````

---

## Contents & Learning Objectives

**Chapter 02**
- `Lead List.docx` – Foundational dataset for initial exercises.
- `Retail Analysis Sample PBIX.pbix` – Pre-built retail analytics model.

**Chapter 06**
- `Info Requests.pbix` – Modeling and visualizing request data.

**Chapter 08**
- A suite of files (`.pbix`, `.xlsx`) that walk through customer segmentation, geographic analysis, data transformation, and relationship modeling.

**Glossary**
- `Glossary_Power_BI_Essential_Training.pdf` – Definitions of critical Power BI terminology used in the course.

---

## Prerequisites

- **Software**
- Power BI Desktop (latest version strongly recommended)
- Microsoft Excel (for `.xlsx` files)

- **Knowledge**
- Basic familiarity with data visualization and Power BI interface.

---

## Setup & Usage

1. **Clone the repository**

```bash
git clone https://github.com//powerbi-essential-training-exercises.git
cd powerbi-essential-training-exercises

2. **Launch the files**

* Open `.pbix` files using Power BI Desktop to explore dashboards interactively.
* Use Microsoft Office (or compatible tools) to open `.xlsx` and `.docx` resources.

---

## Learning Outcomes

By exploring these files, learners will:

* Understand distinctions between dashboards and reports.
* Perform data import, transformation, and modeling.
* Build interactive visualizations and dashboards.
* Use Q\&A and natural language query features.
* Explore Power BI Mobile functionality and workspace management.

---

## License

These materials are provided for **educational use only**. All rights belong to LinkedIn Learning and the original instructor. Redistribution for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.

---