Welcome to the Beginner Challenges on SolveWithPowerBI.
This is where you build a solid Power BI foundation—one practical problem at a time.
Each challenge focuses on a single skill you’ll actually use in real projects.
No fluff. No theory overload. Just hands-on learning.
How These Challenges Work
Every beginner challenge includes:
- A real-world business scenario
- A downloadable dataset
- Clear learning objectives
- Step-by-step guidance
- An expected result
- A logical next challenge
Complete them in order for the best learning curve.
🟡 Beginner Challenge Path
Challenge #1
Load and Clean Data in Power BI
Learn how to import raw Excel data and clean it using Power Query.
You’ll fix column names, data types, empty rows, and formatting issues.
➡️ This is the starting point for all beginners.
Challenge #2
Create Your First KPI Card
Build your first Power BI visual using cleaned data.
You’ll create a KPI card that displays total sales clearly and correctly.
Challenge #3
Build a Basic Bar Chart with Filters
Learn how to visualize data using bar charts and apply filters without breaking your report.
Challenge #4
Create a Date Table (and Why It Matters)
Understand why date tables are critical and how they affect time-based analysis.
Challenge #5
Write Your First DAX Measure (SUM vs SUMX)
Learn the difference between basic and iterator functions—and when to use each.
Challenge #6
Calculate Year-to-Date Sales
Use basic time intelligence to calculate YTD values correctly.
Challenge #7
Use Slicers Without Breaking Your Visuals
Learn how slicers interact with visuals and how to control filtering behavior.
Challenge #8
Understand Filter Context vs Row Context
One of the most important Power BI concepts—explained with practical examples.
Challenge #9
Create a Simple Dashboard Layout
Combine visuals into a clean, readable dashboard layout.
Challenge #10
Publish and Share a Power BI Report
Learn how to publish your report and understand sharing basics.
How Long Does This Take?
Each challenge is designed to take 30–60 minutes.
Completing all beginner challenges will give you:
- Confidence with Power BI Desktop
- Clean data preparation habits
- A strong visual and DAX foundation
- Skills you can immediately apply at work
What’s Next After Beginner?
After completing the beginner track, you’ll be ready for:
- Intermediate Challenges (data modeling, advanced DAX, time intelligence)
- Advanced Challenges (performance, optimization, real reporting trade-offs)
These are coming soon.
Ready to Begin?
👉 Start with Challenge #1: Load and Clean Data in Power BI
Learning Power BI works best when you solve real problems.
This is where it starts.
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