Power BI for Business Users 1 Day Workshop | Chicago, IL

• Duration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)
• Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)
• Location: Location shared via email ( Complete Address )
• Format: Classroom Training (Virtual option available on request)
• Language: English
• Certificate: Course Completion Certificate
• PDUs Awarded: 8 Professional Development Units
• Contact: [email protected]

Unlock the full potential of your business data with this intensive 1-day, practical Power BI workshop designed specifically for business users, analysts, managers, and professionals who want to transform raw data into actionable insights.

In this hands-on training, participants learn how to connect to multiple data sources, prepare and model data, create interactive reports, and publish dashboards using Microsoft Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
This workshop focuses on real-world business scenarios, best practices, and step-by-step guidance to help attendees build confident Power BI skills in one day.

Whether you are new to Power BI or looking to enhance your reporting capabilities, this program helps you gain the skills needed for modern data-driven decision-making.

• Learn how to build complete end-to-end reports in Power BI
• Understand the core components: Power BI Desktop, Power Query & Power BI Service
• Connect Power BI to Excel, SQL, web sources, and cloud data
• Clean, transform and shape datasets using Power Query Editor
• Create relationships and simple data models
• Apply visualization best practices to build compelling dashboards
• Create reports using Power BI’s standard visuals
• Get introduced to DAX for basic calculations
• Publish, share, and schedule automated refresh
• View and interact with dashboards on mobile devices
• Work on guided hands-on exercises throughout the day

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Welcome, introductions & workshop overview

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Module 1: Introduction to Power BI
– Understanding Power BI Desktop & Power BI Service
– Key features of a self-service BI solution
– Power BI interface walkthrough

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Module 2: Connecting to Data Sources
– Excel, CSV, SQL databases, cloud sources
– Understanding data connectivity modes
– Import vs DirectQuery basics

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Tea / Coffee Break

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Module 3: Power Query Essentials
– Data cleaning, shaping & transformation
– Removing errors, merging, appending
– Creating reusable queries

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch Break

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Module 4: Data Modelling Fundamentals
– Creating relationships
– Star schema basics
– Model organization best practices

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Module 5: Building Visual Reports
– Using standard visuals
– Formatting visuals
– Visualization best practices
– Creating interactive dashboards

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Tea / Coffee Break

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Module 6: Introduction to DAX
– Calculated columns vs measures
– Basic DAX functions
– Business use-cases for DAX

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Module 7: Publishing & Sharing
– Publishing reports to Power BI Service
– Sharing options & user permissions
– Scheduling data refresh with Gateway

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Module 8: Mobile View & Hands-On Lab
– Creating mobile-friendly layouts
– Final practice activity
– Q&A and wrap-up

This workshop is ideal for professionals involved in reporting, analytics, or data-driven decision-making, including:

• Business Analysts
• Data Analysts
• Business Intelligence Managers
• MIS Reporting Professionals
• Project Managers & Team Leaders
• Statisticians and Researchers
• Anyone looking to upskill in Power BI

🎓 Certification

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from LearneRRing, recognizing their achievement.

Exclusive OffersGroup Discounts:10% off for groups of 5-10 participants15% off for groups of 11-20 participants

Corporate & Team Training Available

Want this course delivered at your workplace or for your team? We offer customized onsite and virtual sessions for companies.📩 Email us at [email protected] for details.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

For venue details reach us at [email protected], PH: +1505 369 2908, Chicago, United States

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