Data Connection and Functionalities in Power BI
By External Provider
About this course
This course focuses on building a solid foundation in connecting and managing data using MS SQL Server and Power BI. Learners will gain practical knowledge of how to structure, format, and integrate databases for effective analysis and reporting in Power BI. Key learning outcomes include: - Structuring relational databases with MS SQL Server for seamless Power BI integration - Establishing secure and optimized data connections - Managing, cleaning, and transforming datasets - Understanding query folding, DirectQuery vs. Import, and performance considerations Designed for aspiring data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and database practitioners, this course supports the development of job-ready Power BI skills focused on enterprise-scale data workflows. Basic knowledge of databases is recommended but not mandatory. Join us on this journey to enhance your Power BI and MS SQL Server skills and elevate your analytical and design capabilities.
What you will learn
- Understand MS SQL Server basics and apply SQL queries for data preparation.
- Work with advanced SQL commands to design normalized and reliable databases.
- Connect Power BI to SQL Server and external data sources for analytics.
- Apply enterprise-level practices for secure, scalable, and compliant data integration.