--- product_id: 486707235 title: "Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide: The ultimate beginner's guide to data modeling, visualization, digital storytelling, and more" price: "£35.99" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/486707235-microsoft-power-bi-quick-start-guide-the-ultimate-beginners-guide store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide: The ultimate beginner's guide to data modeling, visualization, digital storytelling, and more **Price:** £35.99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide: The ultimate beginner's guide to data modeling, visualization, digital storytelling, and more - **How much does it cost?** £35.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/486707235-microsoft-power-bi-quick-start-guide-the-ultimate-beginners-guide) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Bring your data to life with this accessible yet fast-paced introduction to Power BI, now in color. Get With Your Book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader Free Key Features Learn faster with practical examples of the latest features of Power BI, including navigator buttons, column-level security, visualizing goals, and more Migrate your existing Excel and data analysis skills to Power BI Build accurate analytical models, reports, and dashboards, now in color Book Description Updated with the latest features and improvements in Power BI, this fast-paced yet comprehensive guide will help you master the core concepts of data visualization quickly. You’ll learn how to install Power BI, design effective data models, and build basic dashboards and visualizations to help you make better business decisions. This new edition will also help you bridge the gap between MS Excel and Power BI. Throughout this book, you’ll learn how to obtain data from a variety of sources and clean it using the Power Query Editor. You’ll also start designing data models to navigate and explore relationships within your data and building DAX formulas to make data easier to work with. Visualizing data is a key element of this book, so there’s an emphasis on helping you get to grips with data visualization styles and enhanced digital storytelling. As you progress, you’ll start building your own dataflows, gain an understanding of the Common Data Model, and automate dataflow refreshes to eradicate data cleaning inefficiency. You’ll learn how to administer your organization's Power BI environment so that deployment can be made seamless, data refreshes can run properly, and security can be fully implemented. By the end of this Power BI book, you’ll know how to get the most out of Power BI for better business intelligence. What you will learn Connect to data sources using import, DirectQuery, and live connection options Use Power Query Editor for data transformation and data cleansing processes, and write M and R scripts and dataflows to do the same in the cloud Design effective reports with built-in and custom visuals to optimize user experience Implement row-level and column-level security in your dashboards Administer a Power BI cloud tenant for your organization Use built-in AI capabilities to enhance Power BI data transformation techniques Deploy your Power BI Desktop files into Power BI Report Server Who this book is for This book is for aspiring business intelligence and data professionals with a basic understanding of BI concepts, who want to learn Power BI quickly. Complete beginners with no BI background can also get plenty of useful information from this book. Table of Contents Gaining Data Literacy with Power BI Connecting to Data Data Transformation Strategies Building the Data Model Leveraging DAX Visualizing Data Digital Storytelling with Power BI Using a Cloud Deployment with the Power BI Service Data Cleansing in the Cloud with Dataflows On-Premises Solutions with Power BI Report Server Review: Pretty Straightforward - Not a simplified version for none technical people. Not an over complicated master class in Power BI. It's Useful for beginners and intermediate. Pretty straightforward. Review: Recommended for Beginners - A solid introduction to Power BI for a beginner. A wide range of topics covered from ingestion of data to nuances in visual design. Any Excel user would be able to pick up this book and have a decent report built in a few days. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #264,881 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in Microsoft C & C++ Windows Programming #43 in Business Intelligence Tools #96 in Data Processing | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 137 Reviews | ## Images ![Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide: The ultimate beginner's guide to data modeling, visualization, digital storytelling, and more - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812dzyjx2iL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty Straightforward *by A***R on July 23, 2023* Not a simplified version for none technical people. Not an over complicated master class in Power BI. It's Useful for beginners and intermediate. Pretty straightforward. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended for Beginners *by R***N on April 16, 2026* A solid introduction to Power BI for a beginner. A wide range of topics covered from ingestion of data to nuances in visual design. Any Excel user would be able to pick up this book and have a decent report built in a few days. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book to learn Power BI!! *by K***R on November 28, 2022* As a mid level Power BI professional I would wholeheartedly recommend this book for someone starting out. It covers the basics of how to connect to various types of data sources, how to write DAX (Time Intelligence was a plus), how to use Power Query to transform data, and creating a report/dashboard. Shortcuts on using the "Ask a question about your data" is nice, PBI will create a viz for you. Adding Row Level Security is a desired skill. Having the ability to download files and follow along with the book is wonderful. You can get actual experience, not just read something. There are also advanced transformations discussed, using R and M language. This would be great for someone who wants to venture into Data Science analytics. I plan on using this book as a trusted resource if I need to research anything related to Power BI." ## Frequently Bought Together - Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide: The ultimate beginner's guide to data modeling, visualization, digital storytelling, and more, 3rd Edition - Microsoft Power BI For Dummies - Mastering Microsoft Power BI: Expert techniques to create interactive insights for effective data analytics and business intelligence, 2nd Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/486707235-microsoft-power-bi-quick-start-guide-the-ultimate-beginners-guide](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/486707235-microsoft-power-bi-quick-start-guide-the-ultimate-beginners-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*