For Next-Gen Cloud BI & Data Engineers

Power BI + MS-SQL + Automation = Smarter, Faster Workflows
Upgrade Your Reporting Game: Go Beyond Basics

Power BI alone won’t solve data bottlenecks—true BI expertise starts with a full-stack approach. This course is your first step toward mastering "end-to-end reporting," integrating SQL, automation, and scripting to transform fragmented data into scalable, self-sustaining BI solutions. Build a powerful on-premise BI system—"without IT dependence."

Tools You'll Learn

Visualization & Reporting Tool

Microsoft Power BI

Data Modeling & Analytics Tools

Power Pivot, DAX

Data Transformation Tools

Power Query

Data Warehousing & Integration

MS-SQL

Automation & Scripting Tools

VBA, Python

In just 8 weeks, you'll be able to:

Think Like a Full-Stack BI Expert – Combine multiple data tools to build end-to-end reporting solutions.

Master SQL for Scalable Data Management – Query, clean, and structure data for efficient reporting.

Automate Reporting & Workflows –Streamline tasks with VBA, Power BI, and Python.

Leverage Python for Advanced Data Processing – Transform and enrich data for deeper insights.

Web Scraping with VBA – Automate data extraction from websites for seamless report integration.

Integrate & Optimize Multi-Source Data – Connect APIs, SQL, Excel, and web data into unified BI systems.

Build Scalable, IT-Free BI Solutions – Deliver self-sustaining reports and automation-driven dashboards.

In just 8 weeks, you'll be able to:

Think Like a Full-Stack BI Expert – Combine multiple data tools to build end-to-end reporting solutions.

Master SQL for Scalable Data Management – Query, clean, and structure data for efficient reporting.

Automate Reporting & Workflows –Streamline tasks with VBA, Power BI, and Python.

Leverage Python for Advanced Data Processing – Transform and enrich data for deeper insights.

Web Scraping with VBA – Automate data extraction from websites for seamless report integration.

Integrate & Optimize Multi-Source Data – Connect APIs, SQL, Excel, and web data into unified BI systems.

Build Scalable, IT-Free BI Solutions – Deliver self-sustaining reports and automation-driven dashboards.

Ideal For:

Supply Chain Professionals

needing automated solutions for logistics and forecasting.

Excel & VBA Power Users

transitioning into full-stack BI by integrating SQL and Python into their workflows.

Reporting Professionals

seeking an on-premise BI system with full automation.

Risk & Compliance Analysts

in regulated industries needing secure, on-premise BI solutions.

Analysts

who want to automate reporting workflows, handle large datasets, and generate real-time insights.

Finance & Operations

needing on-premise BI for forecasting, reporting, and analysis.

A snapshot of what you'll be learning in 8-weeks.

Course Syllabus Overview

Advanced Charting Techniques

The Science of Chart Choice

Decode the intent behind visuals: comparison, distribution, trend, or composition
Know when to use Clustered vs Stacked vs 100% Column Charts
Choose the right axis, scale, and layout based on your message
Avoid misleading visuals and cluttered dashboards

Smart Charting Techniques

Master column, bar, line, area, and combo charts with use-case depth
Conditional charts to highlight exceptions, variances, or risk points
Use formulas to drive attention: Top N, outliers, or KPI status

Data Storytelling Framework

Learn the 3-layer structure: Data → Insight → Impactful Visual
Build visuals that answer business questions, not just decorate reports
Turn dry tables into executive-ready visuals

Interactive & Dynamic Charting

Drop-down-driven visuals for user-led exploration
Pivot-linked visuals for real-time insights
Use slicers and timelines like a pro

Design for Interpretation

Clean layout, minimal ink, maximum clarity
Design tricks: focus colors, white space, custom labels, layering
Chart templates for consistency across reports

Power BI

Building Blocks of Power BI

Visualizations
Datasets
Reports
Dashboards
Tiles

Building Your First Power BI Report

Connect to Data Sources in Power BI Desktop
Clean and Transform Your Data With the Query Editor
Create a report in Power BI Desktop
Publish the report in the Power BI service

Data Modelling with Power BI

Fundamentals of Modelling
How to Manage Your Data Relationships
Create Calculated Columns
Optimizing Data Models for Better Visuals
Create measures and work with time-based functions
Create Calculated Tables
Explore Time-Based Data

Visualizations

Create and Customize Simple Visualizations

Building compelling data visualizations

Identify metrics and pair them with appropriate data visuals
Using slicers
Creating Map Visualizations
Creating Tables and Matrixes
Creating Waterfall and Funnel Charts
Using Gauges and Single Number Cards
Charting Options including Formatting with Colors, Shapes, Text Boxes, Images, etc.

Designing User-friendly reports

Customize themes
Create versatile layouts for your reports
Design principles to reduce noise and highlight data stories

Creating interactive reports for data exploration

Filtering & drilling for insights
Difference between filters & slicers
Filter pane for reporting needs

Power Query

Overview

Introduction
Loading & Refresh
Combine data from multiple data sources

Data Transformation

Editing Queries Created with Power Query
Editing Column Headers in Power Query
Splitting Column Data with Power Query
Sorting Data
Multi-Level Sorting
Filtering Data
Aggregate data from a column
Insert a custom column into a table
Merge columns
Remove columns
Remove rows with errors
Promote a row to column headers
Transforming Text Values
Replacing Data
Using the Fill command
Pivot and Unpivot Column
Transpose Query Data
Pivot Column Command in Action
Unpivot Columns Command
Grouping Data
Create a Duplicate Query
Group and Summarize Data
Advanced Data Grouping
Working with multiple sources in Power Query
Multiple Excel Tables
Expand a column containing an associated table
Understanding Table Relationships
Merging Queries

Loading Power Query Data to Destinations

Familiarity with the Load & Refresh Settings
Loading it to Workbook
Loading it to Data Model

DAX Functions

Overview

What is DAX?
Data Types
Table-Valued Functions
Building a Calendar Table
Date and Time Functions
Filter Functions
Information Functions
Logical Functions
Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions
Statistical Functions
Text Functions
Time Intelligence Functions
Creating Advanced DAX Measures With Advanced DAX Functions

Creating Advanced Dax Measures With Advanced Dax Functions

Calculate()
All()
Filter()
IF()
Switch()
SumX()

Evaluation Context

Filter Context
Row Context
Using RELATED in a Row Context
Filters and Relationships
USERELATIONSHIP

Hierarchies in DAX Querying with DAX Relationships

One-to-Many Relationships
Many-to-Many Relationships

Advanced DAX Functions

ADVANCED DAX FUNCTIONS ADVANCED CONTEXT CONCEPTS

Understanding and Debugging Context Transition
Expanded Tables and Filter Propagation
Using VAR for Performance and Clarity
Using TREATAS() to Apply Filters Between Unrelated Tables
Virtual Relationships using DAX
Shadow Filters and Filter Overriding Techniques

ADVANCED CALCULATION PATTERNS

Running Totals with Custom Filter Logic
Rolling Averages (e.g., 7-day, 12-month)
Year-over-Year (YoY), Quarter-over-Quarter (QoQ), MoM with Non-Standard Calendars
Top N Reporting with Others Grouping
Parent-Child Hierarchy Navigation using PATH, PATHITEM, PATHLENGTH
Budget vs. Actual Comparison Patterns
Custom Grouping (Bucketing) in DAX

ADVANCED TIME INTELLIGENCE

Semi-Additive Measures (e.g., Closing Balance, Opening Balance)
Workdays and Custom Holiday Calendars
Dynamic Period Selection (MTD, QTD, YTD) based on Slicers
Cumulative Totals Across Multiple Tables or Years

ADVANCED FILTER + CALCULATE PATTERNS

Multiple Filters in a Single CALCULATE
Using NOT, EXCEPT, INTERSECT inside CALCULATE
Combine CALCULATE with FILTER(), VALUES(), ALLSELECTED(), KEEPFILTERS()

RELATIONSHIP MODELING TECHNIQUES

Virtual Relationships using DAX (TREATAS, LOOKUPVALUE)
USERELATIONSHIP vs. CROSSFILTER
Handling Bi-Directional Relationships with Care
Many-to-Many Solutions using DAX with Bridge Tables

PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

Understanding and Using DAX Studio and VertiPaq Analyzer
Optimizing Calculated Columns vs. Measures
Query Plans and Storage Engine vs. Formula Engine
Cardinality and its impact on performance
Avoiding common DAX performance anti-patterns (e.g., misuse of SUMX inside FILTER)

DEBUGGING AND TESTING

Using DEFINE MEASURE and EVALUATE in DAX Studio
Evaluating DAX logic step-by-step with VAR and RETURN
Tools: Performance Analyzer in Power BI

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS AND USE CASES

GENERATE(), GENERATEALL(), ADDCOLUMNS()
SUMMARIZE(), SUMMARIZECOLUMNS(), GROUPBY()
ISINSCOPE(), SELECTEDVALUE() vs VALUES()
RANKX(), TOPN(), PERCENTILEX.INC
CONTAINS(), LOOKUPVALUE(), RELATEDTABLE()

SQL Querying

Introduction to MS-SQL

Creating a Database
Understanding Tables and Creating Tables
Inserting, Updating and Deleting Data
Querying Data
Filtering Data
Grouping Data
Ordering Data
Column Aliases
Table Aliases

DDL INSIGHTS

CREATE TABLE
Dropping Objects
CREATE INDEX
TEMPORARY OBJECTS
Object Naming and Dependencies

SELECT STATEMENTS

Simple SELECTs
Calculated and Derived Fields
SELECT TOP / BOTTOM Records
Derived Tables
Joins
Predicates
Subqueries
Aggregate Functions
GROUP BY and HAVING
UNION
ORDER BY

SQL Programming

DDL INSIGHTS

CREATE TABLE
Dropping Objects
TEMPORARY OBJECTS
Object Naming and Dependencies

INTRODUCTION TO SQL PROGRAMMING (T-SQL)

What is T-SQL?
Differences between SQL Querying and SQL Programming
Benefits of procedural SQL
Use cases in reporting, automation, and ETL

VARIABLES AND CONTROL STRUCTURES

Declaring and Using Variables (DECLARE, SET)
Conditional Logic: IF…ELSE
Loops: WHILE, BREAK, CONTINUE
Error Handling: TRY…CATCH, THROW
GOTO statement (rare but useful for certain scenarios)

USER-DEFINED FUNCTIONS (UDFs)

Scalar-Valued Functions
Table-Valued Functions (Inline and Multi-statement)
Best practices for performance
Use in SELECT, WHERE, JOIN clauses

STORED PROCEDURES

Creating and Executing Stored Procedures
Input Parameters, Output Parameters
Reusability and Modularity
Nested Stored Procedures
Use in ETL and Reporting pipelines

TEMPORARY AND TABLE VARIABLES

Temporary Tables (#Temp, ##GlobalTemp)
Table Variables (DECLARE @TableVar TABLE)
Differences, Use Cases, and Scope
CTEs (Common Table Expressions)

CURSORS

Introduction to Cursors
Declaring and Using Cursors
Static vs Dynamic Cursors
Use Cases and Performance Considerations

DYNAMIC SQL

Constructing SQL Statements on the Fly
Executing with EXEC() and sp_executesql

TRANSACTIONS AND ERROR HANDLING

Introduction to Transactions
BEGIN TRAN, COMMIT, ROLLBACK
Nesting Transactions
Isolation Levels
Locking and Blocking

TRIGGERS

AFTER INSERT, AFTER UPDATE, AFTER DELETE
INSTEAD OF Triggers
Auditing Changes
Performance considerations

TESTING AND DEBUGGING

PRINT Statements
RAISERROR for debugging
SQL Server Profiler / Extended Events (if applicable)
Debugging in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Power Pivot

Introduction to PowerPivot

Limitation of Excel Functions
Limitation of Excel PivotTable
Why PowerPivot?
PowerPivot Features - Overview

PowerPivot Environment

Opening PowerPivot Environment
Understanding External Data Section
Understanding Formatting
PowerPivot Views
Understanding Measures

Taking Data into PowerPivot

From Excel
From MS Access
From MS-SQL
From Custom Query
From Text Files
From Other Sources

Calculated Columns

Calculated Columns
Entering Formulas
Using AutoComplete Feature
Renaming Columns
Understanding Tables

Creating Measures

Creating Simple DAX Measures
Explicit Measure Vs Implicit Measure
Referencing Measures in Other Measures
Formatting Measures

Manage Data Relationships Working with Multiple Tables Disconnected Tables Creating custom calendars using ADVANCED FILTER() Advanced calculated columns

Understanding Relationship Concept
JOIN TABLES
LEFT JOIN TABLES
RIGHT JOIN TABLES
Using UNION QUERIES

Data visualization Using

Power View
Charts, Score Cards and Dashboards
Slicers
Map Visualizations
Data Binding and Formatting

Creating Advanced Dashboards with PowerPivot

Power BI Administration

Objective: Get hands-on experience with advanced administration settings, permissions, Data refresh times etc.

Overview

Publishing Power BI Reports
Creating & Managing Workspaces and Its Access
Creating & Managing Dashboard and Its Access
Installing & Configuring Data gateway
Scheduling and configuring data refresh
Managing & Reusing Datasets
Scheduling Report Alerts
Setting up Row Level Permissions
Managing Users & Audit Log
Custom Branding Power BI For your Organization
Adding Custom Visuals for your Organization

VBA Programming

Duration – 4 Hours

Understanding VBA Programming Environment

Overview

Project
Project Explorer
Menubar
Toolbar
Code Window
Module
UserForm

Programming Fundamentals Using VBA

Procedures
User Defined Functions
InputBox Function
MsgBox Function
Variables
Constants
Data Types
Working with Logical Operators
IF Statement
Nested IF Statement
IF with And Or Scenarios
Select Case
VBA Functions
Problem Solving Techniques Required for Programming
Saving Macro Enabled Files
For Loops
Do Loops
While...Wend Statement
Protecting Code
Error Handling

Running Code

Run mode as a developer
Running Code as end user
Running Code to debug procedures & Functions

VBA Automation using Excel

Duration – 6 Hours

VBA Programming Fundamentals

Understanding Object-Based Programming
Understanding Objects
Working with Collection Objects
Working with Methods
Read & Write Properties

Programming & Automating with Excel Objects

Excel Object
Workbook Object
Worksheet Object
Cell Objects
WorksheetFunction Object
PivotTables Object
Chart Objects
Other Misc Objects

Code Automation Concepts via Excel Automation

Calling Methods
Passing Arguments while Calling Procedures
Passing Arguments while Calling Functions
Creating & Strategizing Re-usable Code Modules

Developing User Interface

Duration – 4 Hours

Excel Forms

Understanding Excel Forms
Creating Attractive User Experience with Excel Forms
Using Forms Control
Linking & Managing Forms Control
Performing CRUD (Create, Retrieve, Update & Delete Records) with Excel Forms

VBA Forms

Understanding VBA Forms
Creating Attractive User Experience with VBA Form
Pros & Cons of VBA Form
Understanding Toolbox
Using Tools Objects like Label, TextBox, ListBox, ComboBox, Option Buttons, Command Buttons, etc.
Understanding Events
Working with Form Events
Performing CRUD (Create, Retrieve, Update & Delete Records) with VBA Form

Connecting to MS-SQL via VBA

Working with MS-SQL Applications

Creating a Database
Understanding Tables and Creating Tables
Querying Data
Filtering Data
Grouping Data
Ordering Data
Column Aliases
Table Aliases
Retrieving data with VBA
Inserting, Updating and Deleting Data with VBA

Web Scrapping With VBA

Web Scrapping with VBA

Understanding & Installing Chrome Driver
Understanding HTML Tags
Understanding IDs, Class & Elements
Understanding basic Javascripts
Reading & Updating Websites using Element IDs, Class & Names
Reading Dynamic Elements in websites using VBA
Auto Filling Complex WebForms with VBA
Performing Web based actions using VBA

System Integration Using RPA

Integrating with other web based applications using API

Understanding APIs
Understanding JSON File Types and XML Files
Creating API calls with VBA
Reading, updating & deleting data with API
Working with Google APIs, Microsoft APIs, SalesForce APIs, etc

Python for Automation

Automating Business Process using Python

System Requirements

System Requirements:

Power BI Desktop

Free & Downloadable from Microsoft Store App

https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9NTXR16HNW1T?ocid=pdpshare
Excel 2016 & above with PowerPivot

Available with Office 365 subscriptions that include desktop versions of Excel for Windows.
MS-SQL Server

https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/sql-server/sql-server-downloads

Kindly install Developer Edition as it is full-featured free edition, licensed for use as a development and test database in a non-production environment.
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Download and install SSMS from https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/download-sql-server-management-studio-ssms?view=sql-server-ver16
Python

Python – Install the latest version Download here
Secondary Monitor (optional, but recommended)

Having a secondary monitor will greatly assist in following the pace of the trainer. It allows you to view instructions and your own workspace simultaneously, enhancing your learning experience.

Taught by Microsoft Certified Trainers

All our classes are live,
hands-on and with
real-trainers.

Projects on Power BI, DAX, SQL, VBA & Python.

Real-time Projects (Practical Application)

Dive into 45+ hands-on projects designed to transform you into a full-stack reporting expert. From building interactive dashboards to automating workflows, the master projects integrate all tools, giving you the practical experience to handle complex reporting tasks and drive data-driven decision-making.

Power BI

SQL

VBA & Python

ETL

Master Projects

Inventory & Supply Chain Dashboard

Create dynamic visualizations that track inventory levels, order fulfillment rates, and supplier performance. Learn to automate real-time data alerts to ensure optimal stock levels and timely deliveries.

Financial Health Dashboard

Build financial dashboards that display key metrics like revenue, expenses, and cash flow, with live updates. Automate reports that compare actual vs. budget figures and offer real-time insights for business decisions.

Customer Support Dashboard

Visualize customer service metrics such as ticket status, response times, and customer satisfaction. Learn how to automate ticket updates and generate insights to improve support efficiency.

Sales Performance Dashboard

Track sales revenue, regional performance, and top-selling products using dynamic visualizations. Create automatic reports to measure progress against sales targets.

Project Management Dashboard

Design a project management dashboard that tracks timelines, budgets, and milestones in real time. Automate status updates to identify risks or delays early.

Marketing Campaign Dashboard

Build dashboards that visualize key marketing metrics, such as conversions, impressions, and ROI. Automate reports to evaluate campaign success and optimize marketing strategies.

Database Design & Normalization

Design and normalize relational databases using primary keys,foreign keys, and normal forms to optimize storage and scalability.

Customer Data Analysis

Analyze customer data with JOINs, GROUP BY, and HAVING to identify trends, segment groups, and generate insights for marketing.

Sales Data Analysis

Use window functions and CTEs to track sales metrics, revenue, and product performance, generating actionable insights.

Inventory Management Queries

Leverage subqueries, UNION, and CASE to track inventory, product stock, and sales velocity for decision-making.

Employee Performance Tracker

Apply ranking functions (e.g., RANK(), DENSE_RANK()) to evaluate employee performance, track KPIs, and enhance workforce management.

Financial Reporting Queries

Retrieve financial data using aggregate functions and GROUP BY to automate real-time reports for balance sheets and P&L statements.

Automated Excel Report Generation

Automate the creation of complex reports with VBA macros and Python scripts. Generate dynamic pivot tables, charts, and formatted summaries at the click of a button.

Email & Report Automation

Use VBA and Outlook automation to send scheduled reports based on data conditions. Ensure timely delivery of financial, sales, or operational updates.

Web Scraping & Data Collection

Automate data extraction from websites using Python (BeautifulSoup, Selenium) to collect real-time insights for competitive analysis and trend tracking.

Data Cleaning & Transformation

Leverage Python and VBA to clean and standardize raw data, automate missing value handling, and prepare datasets for reporting.

Smart Financial Generator

Use VBA and Python to extract financial data, consolidate income statements, and generate automated balance sheets with dynamic updates.

Sales & Customer Data Pipeline

Extract, clean, and load customer and sales data from multiple sources using Power Query and SQL, ensuring real-time reporting accuracy.

Employee Data Warehouse

Automate ETL workflows to consolidate employee records, payroll, and performance data, creating a structured HR analytics database.

Automated Data Migration & Cleansing

Transform and migrate legacy system data into modern databases, ensuring integrity and accuracy with Python and Power Query automation.

Marketing Data Consolidation

Integrate data from multiple marketing platforms (Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn) into a structured dataset, enabling real-time campaign performance tracking.

Inventory & Procurement Data Pipeline

Automate inventory tracking and supplier performance analysis with SQL and Python, setting up alerts for low stock levels and procurement optimization.

Customer 360 Analytics & Retention Model

Analyze customer behavior by integrating sales, support, and feedback data. Use predictive modeling to identify churn risks, automate alerts, and create a dashboard that provides actionable insights to improve customer retention.

Financial Performance & Variance Analysis Dashboard

Transform financial data into a dynamic reporting system that tracks revenue, expenses, and profit margins. Automate variance analysis using SQL queries, Power Query transformations, and VBA-driven Excel reports for deeper financial insights.

Inventory & Demand Forecasting Model

Develop an automated inventory management dashboard that monitors stock levels, order trends, and supplier performance. Use SQL for historical demand analysis, DAX for forecasting, and API integration for real-time updates.

Automated Sales & Marketing Analytics Suite

Extract sales and marketing data from structured and unstructured sources, including web scraping competitor pricing. Create an automated reporting workflow that consolidates data, applies business rules, and delivers insights on campaign performance.

Fraud Detection & Risk Management System

Analyze transactional data to detect anomalies and fraudulent activities using statistical models. Use SQL queries for pattern recognition, Power BI for visualization, and API integration for real-time alerting.

Visualize customer service metrics such as ticket status, response times, and customer satisfaction. Learn how to automate ticket updates and generate insights to improve support efficiency.

Track sales revenue, regional performance, and top-selling products using dynamic visualizations. Create automatic reports to measure progress against sales targets.

Design a project management dashboard that tracks timelines, budgets, and milestones in real time. Automate status updates to identify risks or delays early.

Build dashboards that visualize key marketing metrics, such as conversions, impressions, and ROI. Automate reports to evaluate campaign success and optimize marketing strategies.

Design and normalize relational databases using primary keys, foreign keys, and normal forms to optimize storage and scalability.