The "Business Reporting and Dashboarding using Power BI" course is designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts and features of Power BI, a popular business intelligence tool developed by Microsoft. This course serves as a starting point for individuals who are new to Power BI and want to learn how to effectively analyze and visualize data. 

The course covers the following key topics:

1. Introduction to Power BI: Participants will learn about the capabilities and components of Power BI, including Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power BI Mobile.

2. Data Sources and Connections: Participants will explore various data sources and learn how to connect Power BI to different data sources such as Excel, databases, and cloud services.

3. Data Transformation and Modeling: Participants will understand how to clean, transform, and shape data using Power Query Editor. They will also learn about data modeling techniques to create relationships between tables.

4. Data Visualization: Participants will learn how to create visually appealing and interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI's visualization tools. They will explore different chart types, formatting options, and interactive features.

5. Sharing and Collaboration: Participants will discover how to share and collaborate on Power BI reports and dashboards with others within their organization. They will also explore options for publishing and embedding Power BI content.

6. Data Refresh and Security: Participants will learn how to schedule data refresh in Power BI to ensure reports and dashboards are always up to date. They will also understand security and permissions settings to control data access.