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Develop advanced modelling, DAX and visual design skills to build dynamic, data‑driven reports that deliver deeper business insights.

2 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Understanding how to transform complex, messy datasets into reliable analytical models, helping you deliver consistently accurate, business-ready insights.
  • Exploring advanced Power Query features, enabling you to merge, clean and reformat data efficiently from multiple, dynamic sources.
  • How to build high performance data models with calculated tables and relationships, optimising them for size, clarity and refresh speed.
  • Mastering DAX iterator functions such as SUMX and AVERAGEX, empowering you to create detailed measures for deeper business analysis.
  • Developing advanced time intelligence skills, enabling rolling averages, year-to-date summaries and insightful reporting across flexible timeframes.
  • How to design interactive visuals with bookmarks, tooltips and drill-throughs, transforming dashboards into engaging storytelling tools.
  • Enhancing collaboration in Power BI Service, helping teams share, refresh and secure reports seamlessly across departments or clients.
  • How to apply everything in a real-world dashboard challenge, reinforcing advanced Power BI techniques that directly improve workplace performance.
  • I just wanted to say a huge thank you for my training last week. I thought the course was brilliant. My trainer was excellent and tailored the course perfectly to my needs, as well as making it fun!

    The White Company
    April 2026
  • Thank you for the very engaging, insightful and interesting Photoshop course I sat this week. Everyone at Transmedia was warm and welcoming and Lee was a marvellous teacher. Huge thanks to everyone.

    National Basketball Association
    May 2026
  • The course was extremely useful for me. Our trainer was extremely easy to follow and very attentive when I was stuck. It's a very welcoming training venue and the staff are very nice. Thank you!

    Lego Systems
    February 2026
  • The trainer's knowledge of the program was amazing.

    Hastoe Housing
    March 2026
  • The team all found the coaching on Monday really good, the guys all enjoyed it. They spoke highly of the trainer and how he was so flexible on content and tailoring the session to our needs.

    Starlizard
    March 2026
  • All was great, learned lots of new things. Perfect.

    March 2026
  • Fantastic course. Very thorough and straight to the point. On getting home I was completely confident with navigating Premier Pro after the course finished. Lovely staff and trainer. Nice venue too.

    Reggie C
    May 2026
  • My Figma course was great, definitely feel more confident and can even create great prototypes in it with no issues. Would recommend to anyone struggling to understand how Figma works!

    Wise
    February 2026
  • Lovely accommodation and atmosphere. The training was well structured and clear.

    Alistair Sawday Publishing
    February 2026
  • Please pass on my thanks to the trainer and the rest of the staff at Transmedia for providing the Photoshop training this week. It was extremely useful and I learned so much.

    Kelvin Nanotechnology
    May 2026
  • Really enjoyed my experience. The office is beautiful, peaceful and just a lovely environment to learn in. My trainer was brilliant, really easy to understand, patient and open to all my questions.

    Daisy Hardman Design Studio
    April 2026
  • The course helped me understand how to prompt AI - before I had been using trial and error. Now I have more of a concrete understanding. Would recommend this whole range of experience and expertise.

    Vitaflo
    April 2026
  • A knowledgeable trainer who was happy to answer questions and listen to how I need to work within my companies' processes. His answers to follow-up questions were really helpful.

    Hachette UK
    March 2026
  • It was a great experience. Lee was very clear and answered every question (and there were a lot)! I got a full understanding of the basics and feel equipped to carry on independent learning.

    Dark Horses
    April 2026
  • We have worked with Transmedia for many years now and I can not recommend them highly enough! The work Anthony has done with us over the years has changed us as a business. He is a pleasure to work with!

    CIPA
    March 2026
  • I just wanted to say a huge thank you for my training last week. I thought the course was brilliant. My trainer was excellent and tailored the course perfectly to my needs, as well as making it fun!

    The White Company
    April 2026
  • Thank you for the very engaging, insightful and interesting Photoshop course I sat this week. Everyone at Transmedia was warm and welcoming and Lee was a marvellous teacher. Huge thanks to everyone.

    National Basketball Association
    May 2026
  • The course was extremely useful for me. Our trainer was extremely easy to follow and very attentive when I was stuck. It's a very welcoming training venue and the staff are very nice. Thank you!

    Lego Systems
    February 2026
  • The trainer's knowledge of the program was amazing.

    Hastoe Housing
    March 2026
  • The team all found the coaching on Monday really good, the guys all enjoyed it. They spoke highly of the trainer and how he was so flexible on content and tailoring the session to our needs.

    Starlizard
    March 2026
  • All was great, learned lots of new things. Perfect.

    March 2026
  • Fantastic course. Very thorough and straight to the point. On getting home I was completely confident with navigating Premier Pro after the course finished. Lovely staff and trainer. Nice venue too.

    Reggie C
    May 2026
  • My Figma course was great, definitely feel more confident and can even create great prototypes in it with no issues. Would recommend to anyone struggling to understand how Figma works!

    Wise
    February 2026
  • Lovely accommodation and atmosphere. The training was well structured and clear.

    Alistair Sawday Publishing
    February 2026
  • Please pass on my thanks to the trainer and the rest of the staff at Transmedia for providing the Photoshop training this week. It was extremely useful and I learned so much.

    Kelvin Nanotechnology
    May 2026
  • Really enjoyed my experience. The office is beautiful, peaceful and just a lovely environment to learn in. My trainer was brilliant, really easy to understand, patient and open to all my questions.

    Daisy Hardman Design Studio
    April 2026
  • The course helped me understand how to prompt AI - before I had been using trial and error. Now I have more of a concrete understanding. Would recommend this whole range of experience and expertise.

    Vitaflo
    April 2026
  • A knowledgeable trainer who was happy to answer questions and listen to how I need to work within my companies' processes. His answers to follow-up questions were really helpful.

    Hachette UK
    March 2026
  • It was a great experience. Lee was very clear and answered every question (and there were a lot)! I got a full understanding of the basics and feel equipped to carry on independent learning.

    Dark Horses
    April 2026
  • We have worked with Transmedia for many years now and I can not recommend them highly enough! The work Anthony has done with us over the years has changed us as a business. He is a pleasure to work with!

    CIPA
    March 2026

This Power BI Intermediate course includes

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We offer Power BI Intermediate as a private course.

You can select a date which suits you or your team.

The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.

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Course Outline for Power BI Intermediate

Recapping Core Concepts

  • Reviewing the end-to-end data flow
  • Reinforcing essential DAX and relationship knowledge

Advanced Data Transformation Techniques

  • Using parameters, conditional columns and groupings
  • Applying fuzzy matching for data quality improvement
  • Exploring M language through the Advanced Editor

Strengthening the Data Model

  • Building efficient star and snowflake schemas
  • Managing relationship ambiguity and direction
  • Creating and using calculated tables
  • Optimising model size and refresh performance

Expanding DAX Skills

  • Applying iterator functions: SUMX, AVERAGEX
  • Managing filter and row context with CALCULATE
  • Combining functions with variables for efficiency
  • Debugging calculations and logical validation

Applying Time Intelligence

  • Creating and managing Date tables
  • Using functions such as PREVIOUSYEAR, DATEADD, TOTALYTD
  • Developing rolling averages and period comparisons

Designing Interactive Visuals

  • Using drillthroughs, bookmarks and tooltips
  • Creating dashboard navigation with buttons
  • Integrating KPI cards, conditional formatting and themes

Collaboration and Publishing

  • Building workspaces and shared environments
  • Using Power BI Apps for team collaboration
  • Scheduling data refreshes and workspace permissions

Workshop Challenge

  • Building a multi-source interactive dashboard using dynamic visuals
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FAQs about the Power BI Intermediate course

Is this Power BI Intermediate course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who have experience in Power BI or have already attended one of our Power BI training courses or who would like to further their knowledge of best practice in the use of Power BI. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.

How is the content taught throughout the Power BI Intermediate course?

Our Power BI Intermediate course is extremely interactive. You will be using Power BI throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be inviting questions and supporting you through each step.

How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Power BI Intermediate course?

For private classes in Power BI Intermediate, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

Should I attend the Power BI Intermediate course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the Power BI Intermediate course?

We offer ongoing support to our Power BI Intermediate course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Power BI Intermediate course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Power BI Intermediate course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

Power BI Intermediate — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
  • We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

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