A Report on

“Workshop on PowerBI”

April 20, 2026
 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Organized by:  Maharishi School of Engineering & Technology in association with IQAC & in collaboration with upGrad

 

Introduction

Maharishi School of Engineering & Technology (MSoET), Maharishi University of Information Technology, Noida successfully organized a workshop on Power BI for           B. Tech. students. The session was conducted by Ms. Gurkirat Kaur a skilled professional in data analytics and business intelligence from upGrad.

Key Objectives

• To introduce students to the fundamentals of Power BI
• To develop understanding of data visualization and business intelligence concepts.
• To introduce basic concepts of data modelling and relationships.
• To provide hands-on experience in creating interactive dashboards and reports.
• To enable participants to import and transform data from various sources.

Event Highlights

The workshop began with an introduction to Power BI, highlighting its importance in today’s data-driven world and its application in various industries.

During the session, the resource person demonstrated how to import data from different sources and explained the process of data cleaning and transformation using different tools. Students were also introduced to creating interactive dashboards and reports using various visualization tools like charts, graphs, maps and slicers.

The hands-on session enabled participants to work on real-time datasets, helping them understand how to analyze data effectively and derive meaningful insights. Key concepts such as data modeling and report sharing were also explained in a simple and practical manner.

Outcomes

• Students gained a clear understanding of the fundamentals of Power BI.
• Students developed the ability to import, clean and transform data from multiple sources.
• Students gained hands-on experience working with real-time datasets.
• Students learned to create interactive dashboards and visually appealing reports.
• Students enhanced their data interpretation and analytical thinking skills.

Conclusion

The Power BI workshop was successfully conducted and proved to be highly informative and beneficial for the students. It provided valuable insights into data-visualization, data analysis and business intelligence tools. The hands-on approach of the session helped participants gain practical experience in working with real-time data and creating interactive dashboards.

The workshop not only enhanced the technical knowledge of the students but also improved their analytical and problem solving skills. It effectively bridged the gap between theoretical concepts and practical application, preparing students for industry expectations.

Overall, the workshop achieved its objectives and was well-received by the participants. Such initiatives play a significant role in equipping students with essential skills required in the field of data analytics and should be conducted more frequently in the future.