Microsoft Power BI Tutorial for Beginners 2026 (Step by Step)

✅ Try Power BI for free: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/products/power-bi In this video, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about Microsoft Power BI to help you turn raw numbers into real-world insights. Whether you are a beginner or looking to upgrade your skills, this step-by-step guide walks you through the entire Power BI Desktop workflow—from installation to building your first interactive dashboard. You’ll learn how to leverage the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem, utilize OneLake for seamless storage, and master the game-changing Direct Lake mode for real-time insights. We’ll dive deep into Power Query for data cleaning, establish table relationships in the Model View, and write powerful DAX formulas like a pro. By the end of this video, you’ll know how to transform raw Excel data into professional, actionable reports that drive better business decisions. Assets mentioned in the video: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X5kPCPmd86SYF5teRqdOjO5omS3dSczN?usp=sharing 👋🏼 Work with me: https://vlasyev.com ✌🏽 My website: https://georgevlasyev.com 🚀 My affiliate marketing course: https://georgevlasyev.com/academy 💌 My newsletter: https://georgevlasyev.com/resources 🌍 My Instagram: https://instagram.com/georgevlasyev Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Chapter 1: Power BI in Microsoft Fabric—What You’ll Learn 05:02 Chapter 2: Install Power BI Desktop & First Launch 10:52 Chapter 3: Planning Your Project 15:54 Chapter 4: Get Data With The Navigator Window & OneLake Catalog 19:57 Chapter 5: Clean & Transform Data in Power Query 25:37 Chapter 6: Model Relationships & Storage Modes 30:36 Chapter 7: Create Measures with DAX 37:11 Chapter 8: Build Visuals & Reports 43:55 Outro