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Power BI Service Introduction
This practical introduction to Power BI Service gives you the essential skills to import and automate data, create insightful reports, and share dashboards. Suitable for anyone aiming to boost data visualisation and streamline business analysis with confidence.
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- Virtual or on-site
- Private team training
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Course overview
Want to learn Power BI Service? We can help you take full advantage of this Microsoft application, in just 1 day so you can start automating data and freeing up your time.
This concise course introduces you to discovering and automating the import, transformation, and combination of data across a variety of sources using Power BI Service.
Building these skills will help you free up time by simplifying repetitive admin tasks, making your working day a little less laborious.
Our experienced instructors provide hands-on training, so you'll get practical experience and can use Power BI Service confidently when back at work.
After 1 day, you’ll be able to apply your new Power BI Service skills at work, making sense of your data in a meaningful way.
By the end of the day, you’ll be able to analyse, report, and confidently share key data using Power BI Service, making your team's data visualisation and reporting much smoother.
All in a matter of hours!
Who it's for
- Professionals new to Power BI
- Staff responsible for reporting or analysis
- Managers seeking better business insight
What you need before you start
- Familiarity with Excel
- Understanding of datasets
- Basic knowledge of reporting
What you'll learn
What you will be able to do by the end of the course.
- Navigate the Power BI Service interface confidently
- Import and connect to a variety of data sources
- Create reports and integrate KPIs
- Configure and share dashboards
- Refresh and automate data within Power BI Service
Course outline
5 modules across 1 day.
1Introduction to Power BI Service3 topics+
- What is Power BI Service
- Examining the Differences Between Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
- Exploring the Power BI Service Interface
2Importing Data5 topics+
- Utilizing Excel (.xlsx or .xlsm), Comma Separated Value (.csv)
- Utilizing Power BI Desktop (.pbix) Files
- Connecting to Databases
- Examining Other Forms of Data
- Understanding Data Refresh
3Creating Reports3 topics+
- Creating a New Power BI Report
- Adding Filters to a Power BI Report
- Adding KPI’s to a Report
4Configuring Dashboards2 topics+
- Creating a Power BI Dashboard
- Pinning Tiles
5Sharing Reports and Dashboards2 topics+
- Sharing Reports and Dashboards
- Exploring Power BI Mobile
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What happens next
- 1We reply with available dates and a price for your team
- 2You pick a date that suits your team — we work around you
- 3We tailor the examples and exercises to the work your team does
- 4We confirm the delivery details and next steps in writing
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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 the Power BI Service Introduction course?+
This course is designed for professionals who are new to Power BI Service, as well as managers, analysts, and staff responsible for reporting or business analysis. If you're looking to quickly build confidence with data visualisation and reporting using Power BI Service, this is an ideal starting point.
Do I need any prior experience with Power BI to enrol?+
No, this course is suitable for beginners. As long as you're comfortable with the basics of Excel and working with datasets, you'll be able to participate fully and gain practical skills.
What will I be able to do after completing this course?+
You’ll be able to import data from various sources, build useful reports and dashboards, automate data refresh, and share insights with your team using Power BI Service. By the end, you should feel much more in control of your organisational data.
How is this course delivered?+
Our course is delivered flexibly, either online or in person, always with a strong focus on hands-on activities and real-world scenarios. You’ll get to work with Power BI Service directly, with support from an experienced instructor.
Will I receive course materials and support afterwards?+
Yes, we provide helpful materials for reference after the course and you’ll have access to ongoing support for any follow-up queries you might have once you begin applying your new skills at work.
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