Year 1: Foundations and Core Skills

Months 1-3: Basic Understanding and Initial Setup

1. Install Power BI Desktop:

o Download from Microsoft Power BI.

2. Learn Basic Concepts:

o Free Resources:

 Microsoft Learn: Get Started with Power BI.

 YouTube: "Power BI Full Course - Learn Power BI in 4 Hours |

Power BI Tutorial for Beginners | Edureka".

o Topics:

 Overview of Power BI ecosystem (Desktop, Service, Mobile)

 Basic report creation

 Connecting to data sources

 Creating basic visualizations

3. Hands-On Practice:

o Create simple reports and dashboards using sample data (Excel, CSV
files).

Months 4-6: Intermediate Skills

1. Data Modeling:

o Learning Resources:

 Microsoft Learn: Model Data in Power BI.

 Udemy: Mastering DAX - Data Analysis Expressions in Power BI.

o Topics:

 Relationships between tables

 Hierarchies and calculated columns

 Data normalization
 2. Advanced Visualizations:

o Learning Resources:

 Microsoft Learn: Visualize Data with Power BI.

 YouTube: "Power BI Dashboards Step by Step Tutorial | PBRS".

o Topics:

 Custom visualizations

 Interactive features

 Best practices for data visualization

Months 7-9: Advanced Data Analysis

1. DAX (Data Analysis Expressions):

o Learning Resources:

 Microsoft Learn: Create DAX Calculations in Power BI Desktop.

 Udemy: Advanced DAX for Microsoft Power BI Desktop.

o Topics:

 Calculated columns and measures

 DAX functions and operators

 Time intelligence functions

2. Power Query and Data Transformation:

o Learning Resources:

 Microsoft Learn: Power BI for Data Analysts.

 Pluralsight: Power BI: Power Query.

o Topics:

 Data cleaning and shaping

 M language basics

 Advanced data transformations

Months 10-12: Practical Application and Certification

 1. Real-World Projects:

o Work on projects using real or sample business data.

o Develop and publish reports and dashboards in Power BI Service.

o Optimize reports for performance.

2. Certification:

o Prepare for Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (PL-300).

o Resources:

 Microsoft Learn: PL-300 Exam Preparation.

 Exam Dumps and Practice Tests on Udemy or other platforms.

Year 2: Specialization and Advanced Features

Months 1-3: Paginated Reports and Report Builder

1. Learning Power BI Report Builder:

o Resources:

 Microsoft Learn: Paginated Reports in Power BI.

 LinkedIn Learning: Power BI: Creating Paginated Reports.

o Topics:

 Creating and publishing paginated reports

 Formatting and customization

 Data-driven subscriptions

Months 4-6: Advanced Analytics and Custom Visuals

1. Advanced Analytics:

o Resources:

 Microsoft Learn: Analyze Data in Power BI.

 Coursera: Data Visualization with Power BI.

o Topics:

 Machine learning integration

  R and Python scripts in Power BI

 Predictive analytics

2. Custom Visuals:

o Resources:

 Udemy: Developing Custom Visuals in Power BI.

o Topics:

 Creating custom visuals

 Using D3.js and other libraries

 Custom visual certification

Months 7-9: Integration and Automation

1. Integrating Power BI with Other Tools:

o Resources:

 Microsoft Learn: Integrate Power BI with Other Tools.

 Pluralsight: Power BI Integration.

o Topics:

 Power BI and Azure integration

 Embedding Power BI in applications

 Power Automate for data flows

2. Automation and API:

o Resources:

 Udemy: Automating Power BI with Python.

o Topics:

 Power BI REST API

 Automating report generation

 Custom connectors

Months 10-12: Industry-Specific Applications and Advanced Certification

1. Industry-Specific Learning:

o Focus on how Power BI is used in specific industries such as finance,

healthcare, and retail.
 o Resources:

 Case studies from Microsoft and other sources.

 Industry-specific courses on platforms like LinkedIn Learning.

2. Advanced Certification:

o Prepare for any new advanced certifications released by Microsoft for

Power BI experts.

o Continue building a professional portfolio showcasing advanced skills

and industry-specific projects.

Year 3: Expert Level and Thought Leadership

Months 1-6: Mentorship and Collaboration

1. Mentorship:

o Mentor junior analysts or colleagues learning Power BI.

o Participate in Power BI community forums and answer questions.

2. Collaboration:

o Collaborate on large-scale projects.

o Work with data engineers and scientists to integrate advanced

analytics.

Months 7-12: Thought Leadership and Continued Learning

1. Thought Leadership:

o Write blogs, create tutorials, and present at conferences or webinars.

o Contribute to Power BI community initiatives and forums.

2. Continued Learning:

o Stay updated with the latest Power BI features and updates.

o Take advanced courses in related fields like data engineering, machine

learning, and AI.