Your First Steps in Power BI: From Zero to Insights
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Event Description
Join us for a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Power BI, the leading business intelligence and data visualization tool used by millions of professionals worldwide. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to strengthen your data analysis foundation, this free webinar will give you the essential skills to start creating impactful dashboards and reports.
What You'll Learn:
🚀 Power BI Fundamentals
- Understanding the role of data in modern business decision-making
- Complete overview of Power BI and its real-world applications
- How Power BI integrates within the broader data ecosystem
- Who uses Power BI and why it's essential for career growth
📊 Data Visualization Mastery
- Core principles of effective data visualization
- Comprehensive guide to chart types: bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, maps, and tables
- Best practices for selecting the right visualization for your data
- Common visualization mistakes and how to avoid them
🛠️ Hands-On Dashboard Creation
- Live demonstration: building your first Power BI dashboard
- Step-by-step walkthrough of data import from Excel
- Creating essential visuals: bar charts, pie charts, and interactive slicers
- Professional dashboard design and customization tips
- Real-time Q&A during the live build
💼 Career Development in Data Analytics
- High-demand career paths: Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer, Data Scientist
- How Power BI skills accelerate your career prospects
- Essential skills roadmap for data professionals
- Microsoft Power BI certification pathways
- Recommended learning resources and next steps
Your Expert Instructor
Gayathri Janagama - MCSA Certified Business Intelligence Developer
With over 12 years of proven experience in information technology and business intelligence, Gayathri brings deep expertise in:
- Microsoft Power BI and BI Stack technologies
- SQL Server and database management
- Data analysis and visualization best practices
- SharePoint, Microsoft CRM, and TFS
- Enterprise-level BI solution development
Connect with Gayathri: LinkedIn Profile
Who Should Attend?
✅ Business Professionals looking to make data-driven decisions
✅ Career Changers interested in data analytics roles
✅ Students pursuing business, IT, or data science degrees
✅ Managers wanting to better understand their team's data
✅ Entrepreneurs seeking to leverage business intelligence
✅ Anyone curious about Power BI and data visualization
What You'll Get:
🎁 Free access to the complete 60-minute training session
🎁 Live Q&A opportunity with industry expert
🎁 Recording access for registered attendees
🎁 Resource list of recommended Power BI learning materials
🎁 Career guidance for breaking into data analytics
This free webinar is perfect for anyone ready to take their first step into the world of business intelligence and data visualization. Join hundreds of professionals who have already transformed their careers with Power BI skills.
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Highlights
- 1 hour
- Online
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Location
Online event
Why Power BI?
The role of data in today’s decision-making What is Power BI and who uses it? How Power BI fits into the data ecosystem
Basics of Data Visualization
What is data visualization and why it matters Types of visuals (bar, line, pie, map, table) Best practices: choosing the right chart for the right data
Hands-On Exercise: Creating a Simple Dashboard
Live walk-through: Load sample data (e.g., Excel) Create basic visuals (bar chart, pie chart, slicer) Combine into a simple dashboard Quick tips on customizing visuals
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