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Power BI Introduction | Training Course

Learn to connect, transform and visualise data interactively, creating dashboards that communicate insights with clarity and confidence.

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

What you will learn

Understanding the Power BI ecosystem, enabling confident navigation across Desktop, Service and Mobile platforms environments.
How to connect diverse data sources, improving reporting accuracy from Excel, SharePoint, databases and web services.
Transforming raw data with Power Query, helping professionals clean, combine and reshape datasets efficiently daily.
How to build reliable data models, strengthening relationships, hierarchies and summarisation for faster analysis workflows.
Applying introductory DAX techniques, empowering teams to create measures, logic and aggregations supporting decisions confidently.
How to design clear visuals and dashboards, improving stakeholder understanding through interactive filtering and storytelling.
Publishing and sharing reports securely, helping professionals collaborate effectively and deliver insights faster at work.

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This Power BI Introduction course includes

Authorised Certificate
Lifetime support after your course
Course materials
Live Instructor-led training

Refreshments all day
Latest Mac or PC ready to go
Authorised Trainers
Hands-on exercises

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We offer Power BI Introduction 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 Introduction

Understanding the Power BI Ecosystem

Introducing self-service Business Intelligence concepts
Exploring Power BI Desktop, Service and Mobile platforms
Understanding Power BI data flow from source to dashboard

Connecting and Discovering Data

Importing data from files, databases and the web
Connecting to Excel, SharePoint and cloud sources
Refreshing and managing connections effectively

Transforming Data with Power Query

Cleaning and shaping data using Query Editor
Handling missing values, data types and duplicates
Combining queries: merge, append and transform
Adding and modifying columns

Building Effective Data Models

Understanding relationships and cardinality
Formatting columns, categories and summarisation options
Creating hierarchies for structured navigation

Introducing DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

Writing simple measures and calculated columns
Applying basic logic (IF, AND, OR)
Performing basic aggregations such as SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT

Visualising Data

Designing tables, cards and standard chart types
Enhancing visuals with formatting, titles and labels
Using slicers to filter interactively

Creating Interactive Dashboards

Designing multi-page dashboards for storytelling
Using images, text boxes and buttons for layout
Applying responsive design principles

Publishing and Sharing Reports

Publishing to Power BI Service
Sharing dashboards within an organisation
Managing refresh and access permissions

Hands-On Project

Creating and presenting a complete sales or marketing dashboard

FAQs about the Power BI Introduction course

Is this Power BI Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to Power BI or have been using Power BI for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Power BI. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team. They will be delighted to advise you.

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

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

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

Our Power BI Introduction 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 supporting you through each step.

What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Power BI Introduction course?

For private classes in Power BI Introduction, 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 Introduction 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 Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our Power BI Introduction 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.

Power BI Introduction — 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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