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Surgent's Get Started with Power BI

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Designed For:

Anyone who wants to enhance their analytical skills and embrace the advanced capabilities of Power BI, setting them apart in a data-driven business environment

Prerequisite:

None

Embark on a journey to master Power BI, a powerful tool for data analysis and business intelligence, in this comprehensive course. This course is meticulously designed for professionals who seek to understand the full spectrum of Power BI capabilities, including its integration with Excel's Power BI features like Power Pivot and Power Query, and its comparison with standalone Power BI tools such as Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power BI Report Server. In the first part of the course, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of Power BI. This includes an overview of Power BI's interface, key features, and its seamless integration with Excel. The course will cover Excel's Power BI tools - Power Pivot for advanced data modeling and Power Query for efficient data transformation and preparation. This segment is essential for understanding how Power BI extends and enhances the data processing and analytical capabilities of Excel. The second section of the course delves into the standalone Power BI tools. Here, participants will explore Power BI Desktop for creating complex data models and sophisticated reports, Power BI Service for cloud-based collaboration and sharing, and Power BI Report Server for on-premises report deployment. This part of the course will focus on the unique features and strengths of these standalone tools, providing participants with the skills to leverage Power BI in a variety of business contexts.

Delivery Method: On-Demand Webcast
CPE Credit: Computer software & applications
Program Level: Overview

This course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by Surgent McCoy.

Objectives

  • Identify the differences and synergies between Excel's Power BI tools and the standalone Power BI tools, enabling a clear understanding of when and how to use each tool effectively in various business scenarios
  • Distinguish between the various functionalities and use cases of Power BI tools, empowering participants to select the most appropriate Power BI tool for specific data analysis and reporting needs in their professional roles
  • Recognize the impact of integrating Power BI with Excel on the efficiency and effectiveness of data processing, analysis, and visualization tasks, aiding in the development of more streamlined and powerful data analytics strategies within participants’ organizations

Advanced Preparation

None

Vendor

The Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: NASBARegistry.org.

For more information regarding refund, complaint, program cancellation or other policies, visit our Registration Policies page or call (800) 733-8272.