To help you get started with Power BI, we’ve compiled a selection of training resources. These materials cover a range of essential topics and are designed to guide both new users and those new to the UMD Power BI implementation. The resources below include a mixture of UMD specific content, Microsoft resources, and other e-learning materials. Whether you're looking to understand the basics or deepen your expertise, this collection provides flexible options for exploring Power BI at your own pace.
Getting started
- Installing Power BI Desktop
- Mac Virtual Desktop Instructions
- Connecting to Data
Navigating Power BI desktop
- Common Terminology
- Power BI Desktop Layout Overview
- Key Concepts
- Video: Power BI Tutorial for Beginners
Building reports and visualizing data
- Using the Campus Report Template
- Designing Accessible Reports
- Videos: Create Reports and Visualizations (Chapter 5 in the Learning Power BI Desktop Course)
- Videos: Using Filters and Slicers (Chapter 6 in the Learning Power BI Desktop Course)