Tugger Toolkit - The Power BI Data Model - Session 1.1: Star Schema Architecture & Integrity
đź“… Wednesday 04 March 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM GMT
⏱ Duration: 30 minutes
🎯 Level: Intermediate – Advanced Power BI users
Why the Star Schema is the right choice for Power BI.
Kick off Pillar 1 of the Tugger Toolkit series and learn how to build data models that are fast, maintainable, and scalable. This session shows you how to structure your Power BI models so they perform under pressure and are easy to manage.
In this session, you’ll learn:
- Avoid slow and expensive models - spot common pitfalls before they become a problem
- Design a simple, auditable Star Schema - the backbone of high-performance reporting
- Structure dimensions and fact tables - make your model easy to understand and maintain
What’s coming next in the 6-part series:
- Session 1.2: Fact Granularity & Dual Fact Strategy - Choose the right level of detail and know when multiple fact tables are needed
- Session 1.3: Modelling Degenerate Dimensions - Handle millions of unique values without bloating your model
- Session 1.4: Event-Based Modelling for HR/CRM - Track historical changes and report “as of” any date
- Session 1.5: Data Quality Strategies - Keep your data clean, accurate, and auditable
- Session 1.6: ETL Architecture & Staging Layer - Build robust, maintainable pipelines in Power Query
Join us and get the blueprint for building scalable Power BI analytics that last.