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1. Data Transformation
Learn to shape your data using Power Query (M). From cleaning raw data to blending data together, we teach best practice approaches to turning messy data into efficient model tables.
2. Star Schema Modeling
Learn why the Star Schema model is the foundation of every great Power BI report. We cover fact/dimension semantic design, relationship rules, and how to improve model performance and clarity.
3. DAX – From Concept to Clarity
Learn how DAX unlocks advanced insights and user driven features for your audience. We’ll cover evaluation context and common pitfalls as we build our confidence one measure at a time!
4. Visuals with Purpose
Learn why we choose visuals—not just how. Students will learn to design visuals that support the data story, and guide stakeholders toward insights.
5. Data Storytelling
Learn how great reports inspire engagement and collaboration. We’ll walk through data storytelling techniques that turn data into dialogue and lead to collaborative insights.
Our teaching style is hands-on, example-rich, and empower the new developer—so teams can apply what they learn immediately in their current role. By the end of our eight-session course, you’ll understand how each fundamental connects to deliver an insight driven reporting experience.
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Learning Resources
We will reference the book Supercharge Power BI by Matt Allington throughout the course to help reinforce key concepts of modeling and DAX.
Instructors
Mark Walter, CPA
Power BI Educator | Data Modeler | Insight Strategist
LinkedIn: @markwaltercpa
Mark Walter is a Power BI educator and enterprise data strategist with over a decade of experience developing insights in Power BI.
Transitioning from accounting into business intelligence in 2015, Mark has led enterprise-level reporting initiatives for a nationwide supply chain distributor—delivering solutions including interactive financials, whole basket sales analysis, inventory tracking, and dynamic payroll commission models.
In 2022, Mark shared his passion for business insights in higher education, teaching Power BI fundamentals and intermediate-to-advanced DAX at Washington State University and Willamette University. His teaching curriculum combines technical depth with hands-on relevance—focusing not just on “how to click,” but how each core foundation improves the quality of the final report.
Whether cleaning messy data, building a semantic model, or demystifying DAX, Mark’s goal is to empower the new developer with best practice foundations that lead to meaningful reporting solutions.
Michael Hewitt
Michael Hewitt leads the BI and Analytics team at Hunt Brothers Pizza, based in Nashville, TN. He enjoys data visualization and working with business users to help them leverage data more effectively in their daily jobs.
In previous roles, Michael has delivered Microsoft based BI solutions in the healthcare, distribution, and manufacturing industries. He has also had the privilege of developing and delivering custom Power BI training for the Department of Defense.
Outside of work, Michael is a husband, father of 3 children, is a leader in his local church, co-organizes the Nashville Modern Excel and Power BI user group, and enjoys drumming, woodworking, and hiking.