
Power BI for Business Intelligence
Go from Excel Data to Interactive Power BI DashboardsBy Lena FarrellLength7h 23m
About this audiobook
Business intelligence Power BI Excel data modeling DAX dashboard design. Turn scattered company data into reporting people trust with this working workbook. Lena Farrell guides you from beginner to pro in practical, hands-on BI.
Learn to model data, write DAX formulas, and design dashboards that drive decisions. This book is for analysts, managers, and Excel users ready to level up. Real examples and exercises build skills you can use immediately.
Stop wasting time on messy spreadsheets. Start creating reports that executives love. Master Power Query for data transformation, build star schemas, and optimize performance. Each chapter includes step-by-step instructions and downloadable files.
Compare with [placeholder] and [placeholder] for a more practical approach. No theory overload—just actionable techniques. From cleaning data to publishing to Power BI Service, you'll get the full pipeline.
Topics include: Data modeling fundamentals
DAX for calculated columns and measures
Dashboard design principles
Time intelligence and KPIs
Sharing and collaboration
Perfect for self-study or team training. Whether you're new to BI or need a refresher, this workbook delivers. Start building reports that people trust today.
This hands-on Excel/BI guide is written to be used at the keyboard: every concept is paired with something you can run, adapt, and keep. You move from first principles to real, working results, with the common errors and fixes called out along the way so you are never stuck for long.
Audiobook details
GenreTechnology
Length7 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Power BI for Business Intelligence
2Preface
3Chapter 1 — The Data-Driven Mindset
4Chapter 2 — Excel Foundations for BI
5Chapter 3 — Power BI Desktop: Your First Report
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6Chapter 4 — Connecting to Diverse Data Sources
7Chapter 5 — Data Transformation with Power Query
8Chapter 6 — Data Modeling: Star Schema and Relationships
9Chapter 7 — DAX Fundamentals: Calculated Columns and Measures
10Chapter 8 — Advanced DAX: Time Intelligence and Filters
11Chapter 9 — Visualizing Data: Choosing the Right Chart
12Chapter 10 — Enhancing Interactivity with Slicers and Bookmarks
13Chapter 11 — Building the Complete Contoso Dashboard
14Chapter 12 — Integrating Excel and Power BI
15Chapter 13 — Performance Optimization Techniques
16Chapter 14 — Security and Row-Level Security
17Chapter 15 — Publishing and Sharing in Power BI Service
18Chapter 16 — Automation with Power Automate and Dataflows
19Chapter 17 — Real-World Case Studies
20Chapter 18 — Next Steps: Certification, Community, and Career
21About the Author