Start Date
Flexible
Study Type
Online, Hybrid or In-centre
Duration
20 Hours
Training Type
Course
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Microsoft Power BI has become the go-to solution for organisations seeking to make sense of complex data sets and communicate insights effectively. This course equips you with practical skills to clean, model, and visualise data while learning Power BI’s formula language (DAX) for advanced calculations and analysis.
Starting with fundamental concepts, you’ll progress through data preparation, modelling techniques, and visual creation before mastering dashboard customisation and interactivity features. The course covers everything from connecting to various data sources to publishing reports in the cloud service, ensuring you can confidently handle the complete Power BI workflow.
Professionals across industries rely on Power BI expertise to support strategic planning, performance monitoring, and operational efficiency. This training positions you for roles in business intelligence, data analysis, and reporting, where your ability to translate complex information into actionable insights becomes a valuable asset to any organisation seeking data-driven growth.
is this right for you?
The specialised course suits several situations:
- Business professionals who need to create reports and dashboards from complex data sets
- Analysts looking to advance their visualisation and business intelligence capabilities
- Career changers pursuing opportunities in business intelligence and data analytics
- CV builders seeking to add in-demand technical qualifications
- Busy individuals requiring flexible study options with personal support
award & associatedQualifications
Upon successful completion, you'll earn 20 CPD points, a professional credential that validates your skills to employers and demonstrates your commitment to ongoing learning.
The aim of the course is to introduce you to key concepts relating to storytelling with your data and to help you develop your skills using Power BI to create rich and meaningful visualisations of your data.
No pre-requisites are required for this course
Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –
Self-Funded:
- Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
- You could opt to pay upfront.
Company Funded:
Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.
What we can help with:
- Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
- Tailored personnel letters
- Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).
Funding & Grants:
There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.
We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.
* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.
If you’re working toward a career in data science, having a strong command of a data visualisation tool, such as Power BI, will be an essential part of your toolkit.
Your career Breakthrough Starts Here
Ready to become indispensable in the data-driven economy? Organisations across every sector need professionals who can turn complex data into clear, actionable insights. With businesses increasingly relying on analytics for strategic decisions, Power BI expertise opens doors to stable, well-paying roles in companies throughout the UK.
Discover how 20 hours of flexible training can transform your professional trajectory.
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