Microsoft Power BI Comprehensive – 2 Day Training Canberra

**Overview** Master Microsoft Power BI in this intensive 2-day workshop—from data preparation to interactive dashboards and advanced analytics. **Architect your data's future. Build with precision.** **The Details** **Duration:** 2 Full Day (16 Hours) **Delivery Mode:** Classroom (In-Person) **Language:** English **Credits:** 16 PDUs / Training Hours **Certification:** Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments:** Lunch, Snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session **Master the tools of modern Business Intelligence.** For technical enquiries or registration: [info@mgaussie.com](mailto:info@mgaussie.com) \| \+61 \(0\) 2 80155605 For corporate technical customization and team deployment: [info@mgaussie.com](mailto:info@mgaussie.com) \| \+61 \(0\) 2 80155605 **Course Overview:** **Are your data assets working for you, or are they trapped in siloed spreadsheets?** In the modern enterprise, the ability to architect robust, self-service Business Intelligence (BI) solutions is a critical technical competency. Moving beyond simple reporting requires a deep understanding of data modelling, transformation logic, and scalable visualization architectures. **Why Technical Professionals Choose This Program:** This is not a surface-level overview. We focus on the underlying architecture and logic required to build professional-grade BI solutions. Participants will master: • **Multi-Mode Architecture:** Navigate the complexities of Import, Direct Query, Composite, and Live Connection modes to optimize performance. • **Advanced Data Engineering:** Utilize the M language within Power Query for sophisticated data cleansing, shaping, and ETL transformations. • **Dimensional Modelling Excellence:** Implement Star and Snowflake schemas to ensure scalable and efficient data structures. • **DAX Proficiency:** Transition from basic aggregators to complex iterators, filter contexts, and time-intelligence functions. **Technical Curriculum & Agenda:** **Day 1: Architecture & Report Development** • **Ecosystem Overview:** Deep dive into Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service. • **Connectivity Modes:** Strategic selection between Import, Direct Query, and Composite modes. • **Data Transformation:** Advanced cleansing and shaping using Power Query and M language. • **Structural Modelling:** Introduction to dimensional modelling and the Star schema. • **Visualization Logic:** Developing reports using standard/custom visuals, Bookmarks, and Q&A features. • **Deployment:** Sharing and collaborating within the Power BI Service environment. **Day 2: Mastering DAX & Advanced Data Modelling** • **Schema Design:** Advanced Star and Snowflake schema scenarios. • **Relationship Management:** Handling complex table relationships and Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD). • **DAX Engine Fundamentals:** Understanding Evaluation, Filter, and Row contexts. • **Advanced DAX Functions:** Deep dive into the CALCULATE function, table functions, and Time Intelligence. • **Query Logic:** Utilizing DAX for complex data querying and performance optimization. • **Practical Application:** Intensive hands-on lab practices to reinforce architectural concepts. **Tailored for Your Infrastructure:** Does your organization deal with specific data security protocols, complex SQL environments, or unique ERP integrations? We offer Customized In-House Technical Sessions designed to align with your specific IT infrastructure. The core benefit of our in-house sessions is architectural relevance. We can tailor the labs and data modelling scenarios to reflect your organization’s actual data sources and reporting requirements. Whether your team needs to focus on optimizing Direct Query performance against a specific warehouse or mastering DAX for industry-specific KPIs, we adapt the technical depth to ensure your engineers and analysts can deploy solutions immediately within your production environment. **Target Audience & Technical Profile:** This course is engineered for professionals passionate about data integrity and analytical precision, including: **• Business Analysts & BI Managers** **• Data Scientists & Statisticians** **• Project Managers & Technical Leads** **• Data Engineers looking to master the visualization layer** **FAQs** **Do I need a background in data science or coding to attend?** **No.** This course is designed for strategic leaders and marketers. It focuses on applying and managing AI tools rather than programming, so you can lead AI initiatives without writing code. *** **Which AI tools will be covered during the session?** You'll explore a curated selection of leading AI tools for content creation, market research, and predictive analytics. More importantly, you'll learn a framework for evaluating AI tools so your knowledge remains relevant as technology evolves. *** **How does this course benefit leaders?** The course goes beyond AI tools to address leadership in the age of digital transformation. You'll learn to manage organizational change, establish ethical AI practices, and make data-driven decisions that support long-term business goals. *** **Can these strategies be applied to both B2B and B2C businesses?** **Yes.** The principles of AI-driven efficiency, customer personalization, and strategic decision-making apply across industries. Practical examples and case studies from both B2B and B2C environments are included. *** **Is this a hands-on workshop or a theoretical seminar?** It's a practical, interactive workshop that combines strategic concepts with hands-on activities, including discussions, role-plays, simulations, and real-world exercises to help you apply what you learn. *** **What does "shifting from manual execution to assisted intelligence" mean?** It means using AI to automate repetitive tasks such as data analysis and content drafting, allowing your team to focus on strategic thinking, creativity, innovation, and decision-making. *** **How does the course address ethical AI in marketing?** A dedicated section covers responsible AI adoption, including ethical decision-making, data privacy, transparency, and maintaining customer trust while using AI-powered marketing solutions. *** **Will I leave with an AI implementation plan for my organization?** **Yes.** The final module focuses on Strategic Action Planning, where you'll identify high-impact AI opportunities and develop practical next steps for implementing AI within your organization. *** **How does the course address changing customer behaviour?** You'll explore current digital customer trends and learn how AI can help anticipate customer needs, personalize experiences, and adapt marketing strategies proactively rather than reactively. *** **Will I receive a certificate after completing the workshop?** **Yes.** Participants who successfully complete the workshop will receive a **Course Completion Certificate** recognizing their knowledge of AI-enabled digital marketing and leadership.