Master Power BI in 16 Days: A Step-by-Step Learning Roadmap
Power BI is one of the most powerful tools for data analysis and visualization. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this 16-day roadmap will guide you through key stages with hands-on practice questions to reinforce your learning.
📌 Index: Your 16-Day Power BI Learning Plan
- Stage 1: Introduction to data visualization tool
- Stage 2: Data Loading
- Stage 3: Data Modeling
- Stage 4: Data Visualization
- Stage 5: Advanced Topics
- Stage 6: Data Transformation
- Stage 7: Real-World Project
- Stage 8: Revision
Stage 1: Introduction to BI software (Days 1-2)
📌 Day 1: Understanding BI software
✅ What is Power BI and its key components?
✅ Install Power BI Desktop and explore its interface.
📝 Day 2: Practice Questions
- What are the three main components of BI software?
- How do you create a new report in Power BI Desktop?
- Explore Power BI Desktop and locate the different panes and tools.
Stage 2: Data Loading (Days 3-4)
📌 Day 3: Connecting Data Sources
✅ Learn to connect this tool to different data sources (Excel, databases, web, etc.).
✅ Load and clean data in BI.
📝 Day 4: Practice Questions
- Connect data visualization tool to an Excel file and load data.
- How can you filter and clean data using Power Query Editor?
- Explain the importance of data profiling.
Stage 3: Data Modeling (Days 5-6)
📌 Day 5: Understanding Data Relationships
✅ Learn about data modeling and relationships.
✅ Create relationships between tables in this Tool.
✅ Define measures and calculated columns using DAX.
📝 Day 6: Practice Questions
- How do you create a relationship between two tables in Microsoft BI?
- What’s the difference between a measure and a calculated column?
- Write a DAX expression to calculate Total Sales.
Stage 4: Data Visualization (Days 7-8)
📌 Day 7: Creating Powerful Visuals
✅ Explore different types of visualizations (charts, tables, maps, etc.).
✅ Build interactive reports and dashboards.
✅ Apply formatting and themes for better design.
📝 Day 8: Practice Questions
- Create a bar chart representing product sales.
- How do you add a slicer to filter data in a report?
- Customize the color scheme of a report for branding.
Stage 5: Advanced Topics (Days 9-10)
📌 Day 9: Taking Microsoft BI to the Next Level
✅ Explore advanced DAX functions.
✅ Implement time intelligence calculations.
✅ Learn about Microsoft BI Service and custom visuals.
📝 Day 10: Practice Questions
- Write a DAX expression for year-over-year growth.
- Create a custom measure for moving averages.
- Publish a report to Power BI Service and share it with a colleague.
Stage 6: Data Transformation (Days 11-12)
📌 Day 11: Mastering Power Query
✅ Understand ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
✅ Perform data transformation and automation.
📝 Day 12: Practice Questions
- Perform advanced data transformations in Power Query Editor.
- How do you schedule a data refresh in Microsoft BI?
- Troubleshoot common data refresh issues.
Stage 7: Real-World Project (Days 13-14)
📌 Day 13: Applying Your Skills in a Live Project
✅ Work with real datasets.
✅ Apply all Power BI skills learned so far.
✅ Explore Power BI’s integration with Excel & SharePoint.
📝 Day 14: Practice Questions
- Choose a dataset and create a reporting platform report from scratch.
- Share your project with peers or mentors for feedback.
Stage 8: Revision & Final Assessment (Days 15-16)
📌 Day 15: Recap & Review
✅ Go over all key concepts and techniques.
✅ Complete additional practice exercises.
📝 Day 16: Final Assessment & Next Steps
- Take a self-assessment quiz covering essential this tool topics.
- Identify your strengths and areas for improvement.
- Plan the next steps in your this BI tool learning journey.
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With this structured 16-day roadmap, you’ll master this tool from the ground up. Follow along, complete the exercises, and start applying your skills to real-world projects.
🚀 Microsoft BI Learning Resources
1️⃣ Official Microsoft Documentation & Courses
📌 Microsoft Learn – Power BI
✔️ Free, structured learning paths from Microsoft
📌 Microsoft Power BI YouTube Channel
✔️ Official tutorials & updates
📌 Power BI Community
✔️ Connect with experts, get solutions & best practices
2️⃣ Free & Paid Courses
🎓 Power BI on Coursera (Beginner to Advanced)
🎓 Power BI Udemy Courses (Practical & hands-on)
🎓 Power BI by edX (Microsoft-certified training)
3️⃣ YouTube Channels
▶️ Guy in a Cube – Best for Power BI tips & deep dives
▶️ SQLBI – Advanced DAX & Data Modeling
▶️ Enterprise DNA – Real-world Power BI case studies
4️⃣ Hands-on Practice
🔹 Use Kaggle datasets (kaggle.com) to build dashboards
🔹 Participate in this BI tool challenges in LinkedIn Power BI communities
🔹 Create real-world projects & publish on Power BI Service
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