Power BI 201 Workshop - Advanced Data Modeling & Analytics

Welcome to the Power BI 201 Workshop!
Join this guided build session to learn how to transform raw data into compelling visualizations.

Date: Friday, February 20, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: The Eagle Institute, 39 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, USA

Power BI 201 is an advanced, hands-on course designed for users who already understand the fundamentals of Power BI and are ready to elevate their analytical capabilities. This course focuses on building robust data models, writing advanced DAX measures, optimizing performance, and delivering insight-driven dashboards for decision-makers.

Participants will move beyond basic visualizations to explore how Power BI supports complex analysis, scalable reporting, and enterprise-level best practices. Through guided builds and real-world scenarios, learners will strengthen their ability to turn data into actionable intelligence.

In this course, participants will learn how to:

• Design and optimize relational data models for accuracy and performance
• Write advanced DAX measures, including time intelligence and calculated tables
• Implement advanced data transformations using Power Query
• Build dynamic, interactive dashboards using advanced visuals and drill-through features
• Apply row-level security (RLS) to control data access
• Optimize reports for performance, usability, and executive storytelling
• Troubleshoot common modeling, DAX, and performance issues

Recommended Prerequisite:
Completion of Power BI 101 or equivalent hands-on experience with Power BI Desktop.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to develop advanced Power BI reports and dashboards that support strategic, data-driven decision-making across their organization.

ATTIRE: Uniform of the Day (UOD)

PARKING Details for The Eagle Institute: Please park in the parking deck below in any vacant, unreserved parking spot. Once you receive your validation ticket upon entry, please bring that ticket inside and a member of The Eagle Institute will validate your parking for you.

CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:

Event Logistics and Questions: DeVanté Snell (The Eagle Institute) - ZGV2YW50ZSB8IGF1aXggISBvcmc=

Workshop content, Power BI SME/technical: Alisha Barnes (AU/A36), James Powell (LeMay Center), Capt Kendall Hubbard (Eaker Center), MSgt Stephen Small (Eaker Center), and TSgt LeSean Thomas (Eaker Center)

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