Topic One
The Five Layer Model
Every Power BI project follows the same five stages — from connecting to raw data all the way to sharing insights with your team. Each stage has a dedicated tool inside Power BI.
1
Connect
Bring your data into Power BI from any source.
Power BI Tool
Get Data
2
Prepare
Clean, shape, and transform your data before analysis.
Power BI Tool
Power Query & M
3
Analyze
Create calculations and measures to extract meaning from your data.
Power BI Tool
DAX
4
Visualize
Build charts, tables, and interactive visuals to tell the story.
Power BI Tool
Visualization Pane
5
Share
Deliver your reports to colleagues through the Power BI Service.
Power BI Tool
Publish
Quick summary of the Five Layer Model from class.