Microsoft ESD/POSA Product Microsoft Power BI Pro for Faculty (CSP) (Yearly)

Overview

Microsoft ESD/POSA Product Microsoft Power BI Pro for Faculty (CSP) (Yearly) is a cloud-based business analytics service designed for educational institutions. It enables faculty members to visualize data, generate insights, and collaborate on reports in real time. This subscription-based service under the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program offers powerful data analysis tools tailored for academic environments.

Installation & Usage Guide

  1. Purchase Subscription – Available through authorized Microsoft CSP partners.

  2. Sign in to Microsoft Power BI – Use your academic institution’s Microsoft 365 account.

  3. Download & Install Power BI Desktop (Optional) – Available for Windows to create advanced reports.

  4. Access Power BI Online – Work with dashboards, reports, and datasets via the web.

  5. Connect Data Sources – Import data from Excel, databases, cloud services, or APIs.

  6. Create & Share Reports – Design interactive visualizations and share insights securely.

  7. Collaborate with Teams – Publish reports and collaborate within Microsoft Teams or SharePoint.

Available Licenses & Plans

  • Microsoft Power BI Pro for Faculty (CSP) (Yearly) – Specifically for faculty members in educational institutions.

  • Microsoft Power BI Pro – A standard plan for businesses and individuals.

  • Microsoft Power BI Premium – Enterprise-grade analytics with dedicated cloud capacity.

Key Differences Between License Types

Feature Power BI Pro for Faculty Power BI Pro Power BI Premium
Target Audience Faculty & educators Business users Enterprises
Cloud-Based Access Yes Yes Yes
Data Sharing & Collaboration Yes Yes Yes
AI-Powered Analytics Yes Yes Yes
Dedicated Cloud Capacity No No Yes
Advanced Dataflows & Governance No No Yes

Key Features of Microsoft ESD/POSA Product Microsoft Power BI Pro for Faculty (CSP) (Yearly)

  1. Interactive Data Visualization – Create dynamic charts, graphs, and dashboards.

  2. Collaboration Tools – Share reports securely within an institution.

  3. Seamless Integration – Works with Microsoft 365, Excel, and Azure services.

  4. AI-Enhanced Analytics – Leverage artificial intelligence for data insights.

  5. Data Connectivity – Connect to cloud and on-premises data sources.

  6. Custom Reports & Dashboards – Tailor visualizations for specific academic needs.

  7. Data Security & Compliance – Protect sensitive academic information.

  8. Cloud-Based Storage – Access reports anytime from anywhere.

  9. Automated Data Refresh – Keep reports up to date with scheduled refreshes.

  10. Integration with Microsoft Teams – Embed reports for real-time collaboration.

Alternative Products & Competitors

  1. Tableau for Education – A data visualization tool tailored for academic and research use.

  2. Google Data Studio – A free analytics and visualization tool integrated with Google Workspace.

 

Microsoft ESD/POSA Product Microsoft Power BI Pro for Faculty (CSP) (Yearly) empowers educators with data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and academic research.