Microsoft Power BI – Business Intelligence & Data Visualization
What is Microsoft Power BI?
Microsoft Power BI is a business intelligence platform used to connect to data, transform it, build data models, and publish interactive dashboards and reports. It helps teams analyze trends, track KPIs, and automate recurring reports across departments such as finance, HR, sales, and operations.
This course covers end-to-end BI workflow: importing data with Power Query, modeling with relationships and star schemas, writing DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for measures, and designing effective visuals. Learners practice with real datasets and publish to Power BI Service for sharing, refresh scheduling, and row-level security (RLS).
Career Outcomes & Recognition
Skills developed in this program are relevant for roles such as:
- Business Intelligence Analyst / Data Analyst
- Reporting Analyst / Finance Analyst
- Operations & Sales Performance Analyst
- Dashboard Developer for management reporting
Learners gain hands-on competence aligned with industry workflows (data extraction, cleansing, modeling, DAX measures, visuals, and governance in Power BI Service). Content aligns with Microsoft’s Power BI capabilities used across enterprises.
What’s Covered in the Power BI Course?
The course follows a practical project-based approach using realistic datasets.
- Power Query: connect to Excel/CSV/SQL, merge/append, data cleansing, parameters.
- Data Modeling: relationships, star schema, calendars, hierarchies, role-playing dimensions.
- DAX Fundamentals: calculated columns, measures, filter context, time intelligence.
- Visualization: best practices, bookmarks, drill-through, tooltips, report theming.
- Power BI Service: workspaces, sharing, apps, scheduled refresh, Row-Level Security (RLS).
- Governance: datasets vs. dataflows, lineage view, basic deployment considerations.
Prerequisites
- Basic proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel or equivalent).
- Comfort with data tables (rows, columns, filters) and simple formulas.
- Laptop with recent Power BI Desktop (Windows) or access to Power BI Service.
Power BI Learning Path
The program is organized into progressive modules from Essentials to Advanced DAX and model design. Each module builds toward complete, production-ready dashboards published to the Power BI Service.
Essentials (Beginner)
- Getting started with Power BI Desktop & Service
- Connecting to files and databases, shaping data with Power Query
- Basic visuals, slicers, filters, and drill features
- Intro to DAX: SUM, COUNTROWS, simple calculated columns
Advanced (DAX & Modeling)
- Star schema design, fact vs. dimension tables, many-to-one relationships
- DAX measures, evaluation and filter context, CALCULATE and context transition
- Time intelligence: DATEADD, TOTALYTD, rolling periods
- Performance tips, row-level security (RLS), deployment and refresh planning
Assessment & Projects
- Capstone dashboard using multi-source data (sales/finance/HR)
- Short scenario tasks: data cleaning, DAX measure creation, visual redesign
- Publish to workspace, set scheduled refresh, apply RLS for stakeholder roles
Entry Requirements
- No strict prerequisite; prior exposure to Excel/CSV tables is helpful.
- Windows laptop recommended for Power BI Desktop; web access for Power BI Service.
- Sample datasets provided during the course.
Who Should Take This Power BI Course?
This course suits professionals who already work with spreadsheets and reporting but want to move beyond static Excel reports into interactive, automated dashboards.
It is ideal for finance analysts, sales operations staff, HR reporting leads, and IT or BI teams supporting decision-makers. It is equally relevant for managers who consume dashboards and want enough hands-on Power BI knowledge to request the right reports, spot data quality issues, and understand what is driving the numbers.
Because Power BI connects directly to common data sources like Excel, SQL, and cloud services, professionals already comfortable with basic data organization will find the transition to Power Query and DAX the most natural next step in their analytics skill set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need coding experience to learn Power BI?
No prior coding experience is required. DAX is taught from fundamentals, and Power Query uses a visual interface for most data transformation tasks.
What is DAX and why does it matter?
DAX is the formula language used in Power BI to create calculated measures and columns, enabling dynamic calculations like year-over-year growth or running totals.
Do I need a specific laptop to take this course?
A Windows laptop is recommended for Power BI Desktop, though Power BI Service can also be accessed through a web browser.
What will I be able to build by the end of the course?
You will be able to build a capstone dashboard using multi-source data such as sales, finance, and HR data, published to a workspace with scheduled refresh and row-level security applied.
Why Leaders Training Centre?
We deliver project-based Power BI training with real datasets, practical modeling, and DAX exercises. Small cohorts, guided labs, and post-class support ensure learners can build and publish production-ready dashboards.
One-to-one tutor introduction
Support begins at enrollment. Each candidate is offered a one-to-one session to map goals and datasets.
Teaching Style
Hands-on labs with business scenarios. We emphasize data modeling, DAX reasoning, and visual best practices.
Flexibility
Modular structure with weekend options. Sessions designed for working professionals.
Value
Over 120 hours of guided instruction and labs, focused on building job-ready BI solutions.
Support
Ongoing support via email and group channels for Q&A and dashboard reviews.
Material
Step-by-step lab guides, DAX reference sheets, and recommended modeling patterns.
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