Power BI Training and Certification in Houston

Power BI Training and Certification in Houston, USA

The course covers key features such as data modeling, data transformation with Power Query, and creating custom reports using Power BI Desktop.

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Power BI Training and Certification is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Houston, USA. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this Power BI Training and Certification course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. Power BI training provides participants with the knowledge to transform raw data into actionable insights through interactive dashboards and...

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Designed and delivered by the ProgNXT Data Analysis Expert Panel — a vetted team of industry professionals with 12+ years of hands-on experience in Excel, SQL, Python, Tableau, and Power BI

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Course Code: PRQ56
21 Hrs
Last Updated: April 2026

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Power BI training provides participants with the knowledge to transform raw data into actionable insights through interactive dashboards and visualizations. The course covers key features such as data modeling, data transformation with Power Query, and creating custom reports using Power BI Desktop. Learners gain hands-on experience with connecting to various data sources, building reports, and sharing dashboards through the Power BI Service. The training also focuses on advanced topics like DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for creating custom calculations and enhancing reporting capabilities. This course is ideal for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and decision-makers who want to leverage Power BI for data visualization and business analytics.

Basic knowledge of data analysis and Excel.
No prior experience with Power BI required.

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

Gain a solid understanding of Power BI tools for data analysis and visualization.
Learn how to create interactive reports and dashboards.
Develop skills to connect to various data sources and model data effectively.
Understand how to implement basic DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) functions.
Be able to publish, share, and collaborate on Power BI reports and dashboards.

Data Modeling: Ability to structure and organize data to create meaningful insights.
Data Visualization: Learn to create interactive and dynamic visualizations.
DAX Functions: Ability to write basic DAX queries for data analysis.
Power BI Service: Skills in publishing, sharing, and managing reports in Power BI Service.
Power Query: Learn to transform and clean data using Power Query Editor.

Participants will be assessed on:

Data Connection: Understanding how to connect Power BI to different data sources.
Report Creation: Ability to create and customize Power BI reports with different visualizations.
DAX Formulas: Proficiency in writing simple DAX expressions to create calculated columns and measures.
Data Transformation: Skills in using Power Query Editor for data cleaning and shaping.
Publishing and Sharing: Knowledge of sharing reports via Power BI Service.

Certificate of Completion: Participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessments will receive a ProgNXT Certificate of Completion for Power BI Training.

Introduction to Power BI and Basic Reporting

Introduction to Power BI

Overview of Power BI and its components (Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Power BI Mobile).
Understanding the Power BI ecosystem and use cases.
Power BI interface overview.

Connecting to Data Sources

Introduction to Power BI’s data connection capabilities.
Connecting to various data sources: Excel, databases, web data, etc.
Data import and export options in Power BI.
Hands-on Exercise

Data Transformation with Power Query

Introduction to Power Query Editor: Data cleaning and transformation.
Removing duplicates, filtering data, changing data types, and merging queries.
Hands-on Exercise

Basic Data Modeling and Visualizations

Creating relationships between tables and data modeling basics.
Building basic visualizations: bar charts, pie charts, line charts.
Customizing visualizations (colors, titles, labels).
Hands-on Exercise

Advanced Reporting and DAX Fundamentals

Advanced Data Modelling

Building complex data models using relationships and fact/dimension tables.
Understanding star schema vs snowflake schema.
Creating calculated columns and measures.
Hands-on Exercise

Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

What is DAX and its role in Power BI?
Understanding calculated columns and measures in Power BI.
Writing basic DAX functions for aggregations and calculations (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT).
Hands-on Exercise

Advanced Visualizations in Power BI

Creating advanced visualizations: scatter plots, maps, KPI indicators, etc.
Using slicers, filters, and drill-through for interactive reporting.
Customizing visual elements with themes and styles.
Hands-on Exercise

Power BI Service and Collaboration

Introduction to Power BI Service: Publishing and sharing reports.
Managing workspaces, datasets, and report sharing.
Collaboration options: creating dashboards, embedding reports, and data alerts.
Hands-on Exercise

Advanced Power BI Features and Final Project

Power BI and Power Query Advanced Features

Advanced data transformations in Power Query: unpivoting data, creating custom columns.
Combining data from multiple sources (Joins and merges).
Hands-on Exercise

Using What-If Parameters and Forecasting

Introduction to what-if parameters for scenario analysis.
Using Power BI for forecasting: Trend lines and time-series forecasting.
Hands-on Exercise

Security in Power BI

Row-level security (RLS) for controlling access to data.
Setting up security roles and permissions in Power BI.
Hands-on Exercise

Power BI Desktop installation and setup guide.
Example datasets for hands-on exercises.
Power BI cheat sheet for DAX functions and visualization tips.
Links to online resources and Power BI community forums.

Evaluation through hands-on exercises and final project.
ProgNXT Certificate of Completion awarded after successful completion of the course and assessments.

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