Power BI: Build Data Model Essentials
Spotlight - Power BI Understanding Data Modeling Basics
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Course description
Power BI – Understanding Data Modeling Basics is a foundational course designed to help learners grasp the essential concepts and practices of data modeling within Power BI Desktop. Data modeling is the backbone of effective reporting and analytics, and this course introduces learners to the structure, relationships, and logic that support multi-table models. Learners begin by exploring what a data model is and how tables are connected using relationships based on common fields. The course covers key concepts such as cardinality (one-to-many, one-to-one), filter direction, and the importance of hiding unused fields to streamline report building. Participants will examine a completed data model and learn how to interpret join lines, linking fields, and table roles. The course also guides learners through creating visuals from multi-table models, demonstrating how properly modeled data enables seamless analysis across tables. Learners will explore type detection options and how Power BI auto-detects relationships, while also learning how to manually control model behavior when needed. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to build and manage basic data models, understand how relationships impact reporting, and prepare their datasets for scalable, efficient analysis. This course is ideal for Power BI users who want to move beyond single-table reports and begin working with relational data.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the fundamentals of Spotlight - Power BI Understanding Data Modeling Basics
- Work confidently with the core tools and features
- Build toward intermediate-level fluency
- Apply skills to real, on-the-job tasks
- Follow best practices and avoid common pitfalls
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