Power BI Introduction
Discover the power of data visualization and analysis in our comprehensive 6-hour Power BI Introduction course, available in both face-to-face and virtual formats.
Audience
This course is designed for professionals, analysts, data enthusiasts, or anyone who wishes to explore Power BI for effective data visualization and analysis.
Pe-requisites
Participants should have a basic understanding of data concepts and familiarity with using computer applications for data handling
Duration
6 hoursDelivery Method
Face to face or VirtualCourse Objectives
This course equips participants with fundamental skills in Power BI, empowering them to handle data effectively, create insightful visualizations, build interactive dashboards, and share their findings with colleagues.
Course Content
- Power BI Basics
- Overview of Power BI and its capabilities.
- Understanding the Power BI interface.
- Data Import and Transformation:
- Importing data from various sources into Power BI.
- Basic data transformation and cleaning.
- Visualizations in Power BI:
- Creating basic visualizations (bar charts, line graphs, etc.).
- Modelling data
- Introduction to Power Query
- Applied Steps
- Merging Data
- Appending data
- Working with relationships
- Working with Visuals
- Exploring available graphs and Visuals
- Formatting
- Creating a Pivot style Diagram
- Using slicers and Filters
- Formatting and customizing visualizations.
- Building Dashboards:
- Constructing interactive dashboards from visualizations.
- Implementing filters and slicers for interactivity.
- Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions):
- Understanding the basics of DAX for calculations.
- Creating simple calculated columns and measures.
- Creating a Measure
- Sharing and Collaboration in Power BI:
- Publishing reports and dashboards.
- Collaborating with other users through Power BI service.
Stakeholder Management: Influence, Engagement and Control
Develop advanced stakeholder management skills to navigate complex environments, influence without authority, and sustain effective engagement across the full project or change lifecycle.
Stakeholder Management Essentials
Build the skills to identify, analyse, and engage stakeholders effectively, driving better outcomes across projects, change initiatives, and operational delivery.
How to be Assertive
Develop the confidence to communicate clearly, set boundaries, and handle challenging interactions professionally while maintaining empathy and positive relationships.
Becoming an Effective Manager
Develop the skills, confidence and strategies needed to lead people, manage performance, and build a high-performing team in your organisation.
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Gain the financial confidence to interpret accounts, manage budgets, and make informed decisions that drive profitability and organisational success.
Strategy for Advanced Senior Leaders
Strengthen strategic thinking and decision making using practical frameworks to evaluate options and drive organisational performance.
Influencing Tactics
Build practical influencing skills to gain buy in, strengthen relationships and shape thinking without relying on authority.
Introduction to Interview Skills (For Interviewers)
Build confidence and structure in interviewing through practical techniques for fair, consistent and effective candidate assessment.
Advanced Interview Skills
Develop fair, structured and inclusive interviewing skills to improve candidate experience and selection decisions.
From Policy to Practice: Implementing Menopause Support at Work
Turn menopause policies into practical, consistent workplace support through confident conversations and effective implementation.
