Introduction to Data Modeling for Power BI Video Course
Introduction to Data Modeling for Power BI is an introductory video course about data modeling, which is a required skill to get the best out of Power BI, Power Pivot for Excel, and Analysis Services. The training is aimed at users that do not have a background knowledge in data modeling for analytical systems and reporting.
The goal of the course is introduce the primary concepts of dimensional modeling, using practical examples and demos to illustrate how to obtain the desired result without having to write complex DAX expressions. Creating a proper data model simplifies the code to write and improves the performance. The course is made of 100 minutes of lectures. You can watch the videos at any time and the system will keep track of your advances. Within the course you can download the slides and the Power BI files used in the demos.
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- Uliana Dmitrieva (Jul 28, 2026)
A very clear and well-structured introduction to data modeling. What I appreciated most is that the course does not present relationships, fact tables, dimensions, and star schemas as a collection of isolated technical rules. It gradually explains the logic behind them: what one row represents, why tables should be separated, how filters travel through relationships, and why a good data model must be designed before writing DAX calculations. The final part brought everything together particularly well. The explanation of active and inactive relationships, including how an inactive relationship can be used inside CALCULATE, helped me understand that a model may contain several valid relationships between the same tables, each representing a different business meaning. An excellent foundation for anyone who wants to understand how Power BI models actually work rather than just reproduce ready-made examples.
- Anirudh Cherukuri (Jul 20, 2026)
good
- Datche Dedan (Jun 25, 2026)
I have learned so much that I had no idea about earlier on.. I appreciate your effort for offering this free course. thank you so much
- Daniel Melo (Jun 23, 2026)
Very useful and meaningful course for introducting Data Modeling.
- Marco Panizzari (Jun 11, 2026)
SQLBI top standard, as always
- Antonio Stassi (Jun 10, 2026)
Thanks for this training, very clear and effective.
- Syed Rahman (Jun 3, 2026)
excellent
- Ong Kam Siong (May 27, 2026)
Very insightful explanation
- Willem Weghorst (May 20, 2026)
vey nice explanation and realy usefull examples!
- Daniele Basile (May 11, 2026)
Well done!
- Marinca Huisman (Apr 14, 2026)
Clear instructions and helpful demos, without information overload. Really helpful.
- Carlos Martinez Aldana (Feb 15, 2026)
Good introduction to Data Modeling, leaves you wanting to know more.
- Andreia Santos (Jan 8, 2026)
I really enjoyed this course! I got to learn new concepts and understand how to make better data modelling decisions in my projects.
- ROBERTO FERNANDES CASTRO JUNIOR (Dec 29, 2025)
Great course and excellent! Thank you.
- PRADHEEP SHANMUGAM (Nov 10, 2025)
good experience