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Power BI is a collection of software services, apps, and connectors that work together to turn your unrelated sources of data into coherent, visually immersive, and interactive insights. It converts data from different sources to build interactive dashboards and Business Intelligence reports.<ref name=":1">https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/power-bi-overview</ref>
Power BI is a collection of software services, apps, and connectors that work together to turn your unrelated sources of data into coherent, visually immersive, and interactive insights. It converts data from different sources to build interactive dashboards and Business Intelligence reports.<ref name=":1">https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/power-bi-overview</ref>
__TOC__[[File:PowerBI eng.png|thumb|<big>'''How does Power BI Work?''' When data is entered into Power BI, the software creates a dynamic visualization</big>|alt=|450x450px|center]]
__TOC__[[File:PowerBI eng.png|thumb|<big>'''How does Power BI Work?''' When data is entered into Power BI, the software creates a dynamic visualization</big>|alt=|450x450px|left]]
==Power BI at work ==
==Power BI at work ==
If you are a developer, you might use Power BI APIs to push data into datasets or to embed dashboards and reports into your own custom applications.<ref name=":1" />
If you are a developer, you might use Power BI APIs to push data into datasets or to embed dashboards and reports into your own custom applications.<ref name=":1" />
[[File:Main functionality for Power BI.png|thumb|<big>'''Main functionalities for Power BI''' In the image summarized the main functionalities of Power BI</big>|alt=|450x450px|center]]
[[File:Main functionality for Power BI.png|thumb|<big>'''Main functionalities for Power BI''' In the image summarized the main functionalities of Power BI</big>|alt=|450x450px|left]]
==='''''What are the main functionalities of Power BI'''''<ref>https://www.simplilearn.com/tutorials/power-bi-tutorial/what-is-power-bi</ref>===
==='''''What are the main functionalities of Power BI'''''<ref>https://www.simplilearn.com/tutorials/power-bi-tutorial/what-is-power-bi</ref>===
'''2. Interactive user interface or user experience (UI/UX) features'''
'''2. Interactive user interface or user experience (UI/UX) features'''
Power BI makes things visually more appealing. It has an easy drag and drop functionality, with features that allow you to copy all formatting across similar visualizations.[[File:PowerBI2.png|thumb|<big>'''Power BI accessibility across multiple devices''' Power BI can be accessible in laptops, tablets or mobile phones using the MS365 environment</big>|alt=|450x450px|center]]'''3. Exceptional Excel Integration'''
Power BI makes things visually more appealing. It has an easy drag and drop functionality, with features that allow you to copy all formatting across similar visualizations.[[File:PowerBI2.png|thumb|<big>'''Power BI accessibility across multiple devices''' Power BI can be accessible in laptops, tablets or mobile phones using the MS365 environment</big>|alt=|450x450px|left]]
'''3. Exceptional Excel Integration'''
Power BI helps to gather, analyze, publish, and share Excel business data. Anyone familiar with Office 365 can easily connect Excel queries, data models, and reports to Power BI Dashboards.
Power BI helps to gather, analyze, publish, and share Excel business data. Anyone familiar with Office 365 can easily connect Excel queries, data models, and reports to Power BI Dashboards.
Power BI will enable you to perform real-time stream analytics. It helps you fetch data from multiple sources, including social media, or social engagement tools to get access to real-time analytics, so you are always ready to make business decisions based on your BI.
Power BI will enable you to perform real-time stream analytics. It helps you fetch data from multiple sources, including social media, or social engagement tools to get access to real-time analytics, so you are always ready to make business decisions based on your BI.
==Power BI - Training Materials==
==Power BI - Training Materials==
Below is a collection of Power BI training products to support public servants. Click on one of the following resources or feel free to add your own.
Below is a collection of Power BI training products to support public servants.
==Articles and other Documents==
==Articles and other Documents==
*[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/publish-share-power-bi Publish and share in Power BI (54 minutes)]
*[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/publish-share-power-bi Publish and share in Power BI (54 minutes)]
*[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/guided-learning/introductiontodax?tutorial-step=1 Introduction to DAX (97 minutes)]
*[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/guided-learning/introductiontodax?tutorial-step=1 Introduction to DAX (97 minutes)]
*[https://www.microsoft.com/videoplayer/embed/RE4Jq7h?autoplay=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0 What is the Power Platform and how does it integrates Power Tools (3 minutes)]
*[https://www.microsoft.com/videoplayer/embed/RE4Jq7h?autoplay=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0 What is the Power Platform and how does it integrates Power Tools (3 minutes)]
==Learning Paths==
==Learning Paths ==
# [https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/modules/get-started-with-power-bi/ Get started building with Power BI]
#[https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/modules/get-started-with-power-bi/ Get started building with Power BI]
# [https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/modules/introduction-power-platform/ Introduction to Power Platform]
#[https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/modules/introduction-power-platform/ Introduction to Power Platform]
# [https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/modules/explore-power-bi-service/ Explore what Power BI can do for you]
#[https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/modules/explore-power-bi-service/ Explore what Power BI can do for you]
# [https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/paths/create-use-analytics-reports-power-bi/ Create and use analytics reports]
#[https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/paths/create-use-analytics-reports-power-bi/ Create and use analytics reports]
# [https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/modules/analyze-data-power-bi/ Analyze data with Power BI]
#[https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/modules/analyze-data-power-bi/ Analyze data with Power BI]
# [https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/paths/consume-data-with-power-bi/ Consume data with Power BI]
#[https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/paths/consume-data-with-power-bi/ Consume data with Power BI]
==Discussion Board==
==Discussion Board==
Do you have a question about PowerBI? Simply [https://community.powerbi.com/ '''click here'''] to join the community and get started.
Do you have a question about PowerBI? Simply [https://community.powerbi.com/ '''click here to join the Microsoft Excel Community hub'''] to join the community and get started.
==Contact Us==
==Contact Us==
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[mailto:dcc.accessibility-accessibilite.cnn@ssc-spc.gc.ca?Subject=M365%20Training%20Feedback&body=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/M365/Home/PowerBI M365 Training Feedback]
==References and other resources==
== References and other resources==
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