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Power BI Introduction
This 2-day introduction to Power BI gives beginners the confidence to analyse business data and build clear, effective visual reports. With hands-on guidance, you’ll learn practical skills using real-life data, quickly becoming comfortable with core Power BI functions that make work easier and more insightful.
- 2 days
- Virtual or on-site
- 14 upcoming dates
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Course overview
Get to grips with Power BI in a supportive environment, focused on practical business use. In just two days, you'll gain the confidence to turn raw data into clear, actionable reports using Microsoft’s popular platform.
This course is ideal if you work with substantial data and want a straightforward way to analyse information and visualise your results. No previous Power BI experience needed; we start from the beginning and guide you step by step.
You'll work hands-on with real-world scenario data, enabling immediate application of Power BI at work and building knowledge through active experience.
By the end, you’ll be able to create reports, dashboards and visualisations that help you present and understand your data more clearly, with plenty of support as you go.
Who it's for
- Data analysts and BI beginners
- Finance and operations staff
- Managers needing dashboards and insights
What you need before you start
- Familiarity with Excel
- Basic understanding of reporting
What you'll learn
What you will be able to do by the end of the course.
- Connect to and import data from Excel, CSV and databases
- Clean and transform data using Power Query
- Build data models and manage relationships
- Create interactive reports with a range of visualisations
- Design dashboards and use the Power BI Web App
- Share and manage access to reports
Course outline
5 modules across 2 days.
1Getting Started5 topics+
- An Introduction to Power BI
- Working with Power BI Desktop Files
- Connecting to Data Sources with Power BI Desktop
- Creating a Report with Visualisations
- Doing More with Visualisations
2Working with Data4 topics+
- Transforming and Sanitising Data
- Using the Query Editor
- Data Modelling
- Managing Relationships
3Working with Reports and Visualisations4 topics+
- Managing Report Pages
- Changing Report View Options
- Working with Visualisations
- Adding Static Objects to a Report
4A Closer Look at Visualisations4 topics+
- Matrixes, Tables, and Charts
- Maps
- Cards, Gauges, and KPIs
- Slicers
5Introduction to the Power BI Web App5 topics+
- Getting Started
- Connecting to Data Sources with the Power BI Web App
- Using Workspaces, Dashboards and Reports
- Creating Custom Dashboards
- Power BI Web App Features
Dates & booking
Pick a date and book online. Prices are per person and exclude VAT.
- 22Oct
22 Oct 2026
Thursday
- Virtual
- 2 day
£825per person + VAT10% off 2 or more seats
- 16Nov
16 Nov 2026
Monday
- Virtual
- 2 day
£825per person + VAT10% off 2 or more seats
- 10Dec
10 Dec 2026
Thursday
- Virtual
- 2 day
£825per person + VAT10% off 2 or more seats
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- Tailored contentBuilt around your team's work and skill levels.
- Flexible schedulingDates and times that suit your team, not ours.
- Your place or onlineDelivered at your office or virtually.
- Better value per headOne trainer, one day, your whole team.
- A dedicated trainerYour team gets all of the trainer's attention.
- Relevant examplesExercises shaped around the work your team does.
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Rated 4.72/5
From 696 reviews by learners and clients.
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Up to six learners
Small enough that every delegate gets trainer time on their own work.
Trainers who do the job
Practitioners who use these tools on real work, not career instructors.
Support after the course
Email your trainer when you hit something back at your desk.
What delegates say
Independently verified reviews, alongside quotes collected from delegates after their course.
I had a good experience with this Microsoft Excel training course! Mark the trainer was exceptionally knowledgeable, patient, and engaging, taking the time to explain complex functions and formulas in a way that was easy to understand. The pace of the class was well-managed, and there was plenty of opportunity to ask questions without feeling rushed. I left the session feeling much more confident, efficient, and equipped with time-saving shortcuts. Highly recommended for anyone looking to upgrade their spreadsheet skills!
good value for money, I understood notions that were very not clear to me. Thanks to Mark.
Very good communication and an excellent tutor.
Very happy with Mark's training ethos and training he provided.
Excellent course and really well presented. Starting from basic knowledge the course guided you through step by step and was well paced for all.
Really enjoyed the course. Tutor was knowledgeable, friendly and gave real-world, practical advice to get the most out of the training.
The trainer really tailored the course to our needs, encouraged us to ask questions, and was knowledgeable and really helpful.
The trainer was very patient and did not mind having to explain things a few times to make sure we were all on the same page, was very helpful for someone like myself who sometimes misses details on the first go around
Excellent trainer, the format of the training was fantastic and I got a lot from the course.
This was, by far, one of the best training courses I have had the pleasure of attending. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and delivered a great course!
This was the first time I have joined an excel course and I found it very informative and very helpful.
I liked how the trainer tailored the training around what our needs and roles are.
A great pace for somebody just starting and never an issue with questions, and always had a good way of answering.
From knowing nothing to what I know now and in less than a day I would highly recommend as it was extremely useful, and has made my understanding of MP a 100x better. Thank you the trainer for the great lesson!
Excellent course, definitely the best 'power' course I have attended. The trainer was enthusiastic about the material and kept it relevant to our needs
The trainer was really knowledgeable and extremely helpful in helping us to build our own reports.
It was very productive as a working session. I learnt a lot.
His careful delivery of the course really made the difference not only in its usefulness but in how well we, as learners, will retain and apply this new information.
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Frequently asked questions
Who should attend this Power BI Introduction course?+
The course is ideal for analysts, finance staff, managers and anyone who works with business data and wants a straightforward way to analyse and present it. No prior Power BI experience is required.
What experience do I need before joining?+
Familiarity with Excel and a general awareness of business data are useful, but no previous Power BI or advanced analytics experience is necessary.
What practical skills will I gain?+
You’ll learn to connect to data sources, clean and model data, and create interactive reports and dashboards using real-world scenarios. You’ll leave comfortable using Power BI’s core features in your day-to-day work.
Will there be hands-on activities?+
Absolutely. The training is highly practical. You’ll build reports throughout the day on realistic sample data built around the kind of work analysts actually do, not just watch demonstrations.
What if I get stuck during the training?+
You’ll receive step-by-step guidance throughout, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and get practical support.
Can I use what I learn immediately at work?+
Yes. The course is designed with real workplace challenges in mind and everything you work on translates directly to business scenarios.
Do I need a Power BI licence for the course?+
We recommend delegates have access to Power BI Desktop, which is free to download. We’ll cover both the desktop and web app features relevant to the training.
Is this training available online as well as in-person?+
Yes, we offer both online and face-to-face options to suit your organisation’s preferences and needs.
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