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Power BI – Fundamentals Level

Course Summary

This foundational Power BI course introduces professionals to the essential tools and techniques for transforming raw data into interactive, visually engaging reports and dashboards. Participants will learn how to connect data sources, perform basic data shaping, and build practical visualizations to support business decision-making.

This course also introduces AI-powered features such as Quick Insights and Microsoft Copilot in Power BI to help accelerate analysis, generate summaries, and suggest visual improvements—all without advanced coding or statistical knowledge.

Learning Objectives

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

    • Understand the core functions and interface of Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service

    • Connect and import data from Excel and other common sources

    • Perform basic data cleaning and transformation using Power Query Editor

    • Build and format simple dashboards with tables, charts, and slicers

    • Publish and share reports within Power BI workspace

    • Use AI-enhanced features such as Copilot and Quick Insights for automated analysis

Target Audience

    • Executives, analysts, and department staff responsible for reporting or operational tracking

    • Professionals new to Power BI or looking to shift away from static Excel reporting

    • Teams exploring business intelligence tools to drive productivity and data-driven decision-making

Course Modules (Simplified Overview)

Participants will complete guided, hands-on labs in key areas such as:

    • Getting Started with Power BI
       Learn the role of Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power BI Mobile in your reporting workflow.

    • Connecting to Common Data Sources
       Import data from Excel, CSV, and other local or online sources; understand basic data structure requirements.

    • Cleaning Data with Power Query
       Apply simple transformations, rename columns, change data types, remove errors, and append/merge tables.

    • Creating Basic Visual Reports
       Build interactive visuals such as bar charts, cards, line graphs, tables, and slicers to explore data from different angles.

    • Designing a Simple Dashboard
       Arrange visuals, apply themes, adjust formatting, and add filters for a clean, presentation-ready dashboard.

    • Publishing and Sharing Reports
       Upload dashboards to the Power BI Service, share with team members, and explore report view options.

    • Using AI Features for Quick Wins
       Use Power BI’s built-in AI tools such as Quick Insights and Copilot to ask questions about your data, generate chart suggestions, and uncover trends.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

    • Develop basic Power BI dashboards and reports from real-world data

    • Present data in a clear, visual, and interactive format

    • Use AI-assisted features to analyze data and speed up dashboard creation

Course Duration & Format

    • Duration: 1 Day
    • Mode: Physical / Virtual / Hybrid
    • HRDC Claimable: Yes

Trainer

Delivered by a certified Power BI Data Analyst with cross-industry experience in turning operational, HR, and financial data into practical visual insights. All trainers are HRDC-recognized and experienced in enterprise analytics deployment.

Build Your First Dashboard with Power BI

Contact us today to arrange an in-house program or register for an upcoming public session. Suitable for teams across departments beginning their data analytics journey.