The depth, flexibility and power that makes Power BI so fascinating is also what can make it seem incredibly daunting at the start. It’s impossible to master all aspects of it, and even if you could, with the monthly program updates, there is always new stuff to learn.
Here are a few things that I think will help guide you on the journey:
- eDNA Learning Map - @sam.mckay has put together a fantastic organized learning plan for how to best utilize the wealth of content on the site.
- eDNA Forum - this forum is an absolutely amazing community filled with incredibly talented, friendly people who are eager to help each other. Whenever you get stuck or just have a question you want input on, post it on the forum and you’ll probably get multiple answers/solutions. Here’s a guide to making the most of the forum:
https://forum.enterprisedna.co/t/how-to-use-the-enterprise-dna-support-forum/3951/3
- eDNA Data Challenges - this is a new aspect of Enterprise DNA - bi-weekly challenges where you are given a real-world scenario and the associated data, and challenged to create a report that best analyzes and visualizes the data
https://info.enterprisedna.co/power-bi-challenges/
It’s a phenomenal way to build your skills in the four pillars of Power BI (data modeling, Power Query, DAX and visualization), and learn from your peers. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate, regardless of experience level.
- Strategies for Improving Your DAX and M Skills - this is a video I’m currently putting together for the Enterprise DNA TV YouTube channel that should post next weekend or so that I think provides some additional helpful tools and strategies for structuring your development that very much complements the Learning Map above.
I hope this is helpful. Good luck and enjoy the journey!
- Brian