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Microsoft Power BI for Beginners

A Beginner level 6-hour course delivered via Instructor Led Online and Classroom Training.

Regular Price: £210
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Course Overview

Power BI enables us to create visual analytics and dashboards from data and allows us to understand complex data structures with useful insights. In this course, you’ll learn how to analyse data, design effective data models, build DAX formulas and create dashboards and visualisations.

This course will be useful for Analysts, BI Developers, Dashboard Report Designers and super users.

Following topics are included in this course:

  • Introduction to Power BI
  • Loading Data
  • Create Reports
  • Graphs and Data Visualisation
  • Query Editor
  • Creating DAX formulas


Requirements

Basic knowledge in MS Excel and SQL advised but not necessary. You will need to download and install Microsoft Power BI Desktop. It is a free software.

You may also complete the following course(s) before attending the Microsoft Power BI for Beginners course but they are not mandatory:


Course Content

  1. Introduction to Power BI
    • What is Power BI?
    • Introduction to PowerBI Desktop
    • Downloading and Installing Power BI
    • Importing Data in Power BI
  2. Load Data into Power BI
    • Load data from CSV files
    • Import SQL Data in Power BI
    • Import Data from Excel to Power BI
  3. Working with Powe BI
    • Creating Tables in Power BI
    • Methods of Aggregation
    • Filtering Data
    • Introduction to Report, Data and Model views
    • Modelling relationship
    • Using Themes
  4. Graphs and Data Visualisation
    • Introduction to Visualisation
    • Creating Charts
    • Cards
    • Formatting visualisation components
    • Creating Interactive Dashboards
    • Stacked bar chart
    • Clustered bar chart
    • Slicer component
  5. Query Editor
    • Introduction to Power BI Query Editor
    • Basic Transformations
  6. Calculated Fields
    • Calculated Columns
    • Conditional Column
    • Calculated Measures
    • Calculated Tables
  7. Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
    • Using Aggregate Functions
    • Using Logical Functions
    • Using Text Functions
    • Using Date Functions


Course Dates, Prices & Enrolment

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Online Training using Zoom
05 May 2026 - 06 May 2026
Tuesday & Wednesday
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM BT
6-hour over 2-day
£150 £210
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12 May 2026 - 14 May 2026
Tuesday & Thursday
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM BT
6-hour over 2-day
£210
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Online Training using Zoom
16 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
Saturday to Sunday
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM BT
6-hour over 2-day
£180 £210
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Online Training using Zoom
15 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2026
Mon, Wed & Fri
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM BT
6-hour over 3-day
£210
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Online Training using Zoom
20 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026
Saturday to Sunday
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM BT
6-hour over 2-day
£210
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Online Training using Zoom
18 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026
Saturday to Sunday
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM BT
6-hour over 2-day
£180 £210
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Online Training using Zoom
20 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
Mon, Wed & Fri
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM BT
6-hour over 3-day
£210
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Online Training using Zoom
15 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026
Saturday to Sunday
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM BT
6-hour over 2-day
£180 £210
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Online Training using Zoom
17 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Mon, Wed & Fri
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM BT
6-hour over 3-day
£210
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Note: Online classes are usually delivered through Zoom video conferencing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need experience to learn Power BI?

No, this course is beginner-friendly and requires no prior experience.

Is Power BI useful for my career?

Yes, Power BI is widely used for data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence.

Can I learn Power BI without coding?

Yes, Power BI is designed to be user-friendly and does not require coding.

How long does it take to learn Power BI at beginners level?

This course provides a solid foundation in just one day of training.

What will I learn in this Power BI course?

You will learn how to connect data, create dashboards, build reports, and analyse data using Microsoft Power BI. The course focuses on practical, hands-on skills that can be applied in real work scenarios.

Will I get hands-on experience during the course?

Yes, the course includes practical exercises and real examples to help you build confidence and apply what you learn.

What jobs can I get after learning Power BI?

Power BI skills can help you pursue roles such as Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Reporting Analyst. It is widely used across many industries.

Is Power BI enough to become a data analyst?

Power BI is an important skill for data analysts, but it is often combined with other tools such as SQL and Python for a complete skill set.

Do I need to install any software before the course?

You will need access to Microsoft Power BI Desktop, which is free to download. We will guide you through the installation and setup if needed.

If you attend the course at our London training centre, laptops with Power BI already installed are provided, so you can start learning straight away.

Can I use Power BI on a Mac?

Power BI Desktop is designed for Windows. Mac users can use alternative options such as virtual machines or Power BI Service via a web browser.

How is the course delivered?

The course is instructor-led and can be attended live online, in person at our London training centre, or delivered on-site at your organisation for corporate training.

Will I receive a certificate after the course?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion after successfully finishing the course.

What should I learn after completing this course?

After this course, you can progress to advanced Power BI, SQL, or Python for data analysis to build a complete data analytics skill set.


Participant Reviews

“Excellent Teaching. I am very happy with the content of the course. The teacher was excellent. He ensured that I understood what he was teaching before we proceeded to the next topic. I will highly recommend.”

Mapaseka, 3 July 2025

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