The Power BI Data Universe
30 minutes
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Overview
From Excel to AI Vectors — master every data type Power BI handles, and understand the modern ecosystem it lives in.
Prerequisites
Basic familiarity with what Power BI is (you've seen a dashboard before)
Understanding of what a spreadsheet / table looks like (rows & columns)
No coding knowledge required — this is a conceptual overview
Learning Outcomes
Identify and explain all six categories of data types Power BI supports in 2026
Distinguish structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data with real-world examples
Describe the roles of Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, and the Lakehouse hybrid
Explain what Microsoft Fabric and OneLake are and why they matter for reporting
Apply the right storage and connection strategy (Import vs. DirectLake) based on architecture
Tutorial Info
Type
Interactive
Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
30 minutes
Provider
Internal
Published
Apr 16, 2026
Last Updated
May 24, 2026