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Data Connection and Functionalities in Power BI (Coursera)

Offered by Edureka,

Welcome to the course on Data Connection and Functionalities in Power BI. This course is strategically crafted to empower you with the skills needed to construct a robust database and efficiently manage intricate datasets using MS SQL Server. Throughout this course, you will acquire the expertise to develop well-formatted database that are seamlessly designed to integrate with Power BI.

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During this course, you will explore the industry-specific applications of Power BI and MS SQL Server. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Attain expertise in SQL for proficient data administration within SQL Server.
Employ SQL's capacities in orchestrating data to meet the data processing needs of Power BI.
Visualize the data from the SQL server to connect it to Power BI
Strategies for enhancing data retrieval speed aligned with Power BI
Construct DirectQuery connection with Power BI
Implement M-functions for data modeling.

This long course is designed for Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Administrator, and Business Analyst seeking to enhance their analytical and design skills.
Prior experience with MS Excel and RDBMS is beneficial but not mandatory for this course.
Join us on this journey to enhance your Power BI and MS SQL Server skills and elevate your analytical and design capabilities.
This course is part of the Mastering Power BI for Data Analytics & Storytelling Specialization.

What you'll learn
Working with MS SQL Server and data connectivity with Power BI to visualize datasets.

Syllabus

Introduction to MS SQL Server
Welcome to Data Connection and Functionalities in Power BI. In this module, we will understand the capabilities of MS SQL Server. Learn to model data with the help of ER diagrams to get a holistic view of the database that is to be designed in MS SQL Server. Improve data integrity by reducing redundancy while ensuring efficient database management by handling data with the help of SQL commands.

Working with Advanced SQL
In the second week of this course, Learn to use built-in functions in SQL Server to simplify functions that can be used for faster data processing. Harnessing the abilities of T-SQL to interact with and manage relational databases in various ways.

Data Connectivity with Power BI
In the third week of this course, Apply concepts of data management to prepare a dataset which is suitable for data visualization. Establish a stable connection with Power BI to transfer data from MS SQL Server to Power BI and visualize the data to display hidden insights.

Course Wrap-Up and Assessment
This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Answer a comprehensive quiz which marks you as a learner who is confident in working with Power BI.

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