Power BI Asset Management and Development Workflows

Creating consistent and scalable analytics environments requires more than just building individual reports. To truly support an organization, you need to master how assets are structured, versioned, and deployed. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of managing Power BI assets for structure and consistency. You will transition from manual report building to professional application lifecycle management, learning how to leverage template files, project files, and automated deployment strategies to keep your data environment clean and reliable. What you'll learn: Understand foundational Power BI asset structures, including template (.PBIT) and project (.PBIP) files; Implement version control workflows by integrating Power BI project files with Git; Manage and deploy assets efficiently using deployment pipelines and continuous integration practices; Learn the basics of XMLA endpoints for advanced data model management and connectivity; Create reusable data models and shared datasets to maintain a single source of truth; Configure workspaces and tenant settings to support structured development environments. You will start with core definitions and structural concepts before moving into practical text-based walkthroughs of version control integration, workspace organization, and deployment pipelines. Through detailed written explanations and configuration examples, you will build a solid foundation in modern Power BI asset lifecycle management. This course is designed for beginning data analysts, business intelligence developers, and database administrators who want to move beyond basic report creation. No advanced programming or DevOps experience is required. Start reading today to establish professional standards for your analytics workflows.