Power BI – Advanced Level

Course Summary

This advanced-level course is designed for professionals who are already familiar with Power BI and are ready to build enterprise-grade dashboards, apply complex data transformations, and implement analytical models using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions). Over two days, participants will gain in-depth skills to handle large datasets, automate reports, and present dynamic, business-driven insights.

This program also includes the use of Microsoft Copilot and Generative AI features in Power BI, enabling users to auto-generate visuals, ask natural language questions, and detect trends with minimal manual effort.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Create complex calculated columns and measures using DAX

    • Develop interactive dashboards with filters, slicers, drill-downs, and bookmarks

    • Combine multiple datasets using relationships and data modeling techniques

    • Use Power Query for advanced data transformation workflows

    • Optimize report performance and structure for sharing within Power BI Service

    • Utilize Copilot and AI-driven tools to enhance speed and accuracy of insight generation

Target Audience

    • Analysts, managers, and reporting leads involved in regular business reviews

    • HR, finance, operations, and sales professionals preparing dynamic reports

    • Teams seeking to automate business reporting using advanced BI tools

Course Modules (Simplified Overview)

Participants will build real-world dashboards and explore the following modules:

    • Advanced Data Modeling Techniques
      Create and manage relationships across multiple tables, work with star/snowflake schemas, and define calculated tables.

    • DAX for Business Insights
      Write calculated columns, measures, and time intelligence functions (e.g., YTD, MTD, comparisons vs previous periods).

    • Data Cleaning & Automation with Power Query
      Design reusable query chains, apply parameterized filters, group data, pivot/unpivot tables, and merge multiple datasets.

    • Interactive Dashboard Features
      Design reports with drill-down, drill-through, slicers, dynamic tooltips, bookmarks, buttons, and conditional visuals.

    • Publishing & Governance Best Practices
      Manage workspace permissions, create report versions, and schedule data refreshes for operational delivery.

    • Using AI Tools to Enhance Analysis
      Explore Copilot’s ability to generate DAX formulas, create quick visuals from plain English queries, and provide insight summaries based on report content.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will walk away with the ability to:

    • Build automated, multi-layered dashboards tailored to organizational needs

    • Apply analytical models using DAX for comparative and time-based analysis

    • Use Power BI’s AI-powered features to speed up dashboard development and reporting tasks

Course Duration & Format

    • Duration: 2 Day
    • Mode: Physical / Virtual / Hybrid
    • HRDC Claimable: Yes

Trainer

Facilitated by an HRDC-certified Power BI specialist with experience in multi-departmental reporting, workflow automation, and implementation of dashboards for strategic planning and board-level reviews.

Automate, Analyze, and Advise with Power BI

Enquire about a customized in-house session or register your team for an upcoming public intake. Recommended for teams handling organizational performance, compliance, finance, HR analytics, and executive reporting.