Power BI Foundations and Solution Architecture

About this course

Power BI is a powerful business intelligence platform that enables organizations to transform raw data into actionable insights. This course focuses on building a strong foundation in Power BI while developing the skills needed to design scalable and effective BI solutions in real-world environments. Throughout this course, learners will explore Power BI’s architecture, licensing models, and collaboration features to make informed design decisions. By understanding concepts such as storage modes, semantic models, and dataflows, participants will be able to create efficient data solutions and optimize report distribution strategies. What sets this course apart is its problem-solution-explanation approach, which combines conceptual knowledge with practical application. Learners will gain clarity on why specific architectural decisions are made and how to apply best practices in real-world BI scenarios. This course is ideal for data professionals, business analysts, and IT practitioners looking to strengthen their Power BI expertise. A basic understanding of data concepts and reporting tools is recommended. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization.

Course objectives

• build a strong foundation in Power BI
• design scalable BI solutions
• apply best practices in real-world scenarios