Power BI for Crime Analysis - Introduction Course

Power BI for Crime Analysis - Intro

About Course

This hands-on course provides students with an introduction to Microsoft Power BI and is designed for students with little or no experience with this tool.  Power BI is an excellent tool to chart crime data and make interactive dashboards.  Students learn how to use Microsoft Power BI to manipulate and group crime data, create new columns of data, calculate counts, question the data, create charts and graphs, add maps to their layout, combine data from multiple sources, and create a dashboard.  Students who complete this course are able to interact with large data sets, create new fields from existing data fields, make calculations, find patterns in crime, and publish meaningful dashboards.

Course Outcomes

  • Ability to find crime patterns
  • Ability to combine data from multiple sources
  • Ability to create new data and better fields
  • Ability to impress Command Staff
  • Organization of data in meaningful ways
  • Time savings and efficiency
  • Technical skills in data visualization
  • Insights to complex data

$450

  • Beginner Level
  • 3 Days (21 hours) Duration
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Step-by-Step Booklet Included
  • Taught in a Computer Lab

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Audience

  • Crime Analysts
  • Students
  • Interns
  • Anyone interested in advancing their data visualization skills

Recent Student Feedback

Below are comments from students from our recent courses on this topic:

"Relatable, user-friendly and simplified. Sam was an amazing instructor and explained this program very well"

"Great intro to Power BI for those who have never used it before! I feel that after only 3 days, I have the tools and confidence to make something actionable for my agency"

"Lots of practical, hands-on exercises with tips directly relevant to crime analysis"

"The info provided was very useful & practical, excited to put what I've learned to use"

Course Dates and Locations

Course Dates Hours Location Price Open?
Power BI for Crime Analysis-IntroductionJuly 21-23, 20258am to 4pm5801 E. Slauson Ave., Commerce, CA$450Yes