Beginners starting a career in data analytics or BI
Business analysts and reporting professionals
Professionals transitioning into data or analytics roles
Sales, marketing, and operations professionals
IT professionals adding Power BI to their skill set
Corporate teams adopting Power BI for reporting
Students and job seekers entering analytics roles
Business users creating reports and dashboards
Learn Power BI fundamentals with hands-on practice
Connect and prepare data using Power Query
Build basic data models and relationships
Create calculated columns and measures using DAX
Design interactive reports and dashboards
Apply filters, slicers, and drill-through features
Publish and share reports using Power BI Service
Build an end-to-end Power BI dashboard project
Power BI for Beginners: Dashboard and Data Modeling Training is a hands-on foundational course designed to help learners get started with Microsoft Power BI and build confidence in creating reports and dashboards from scratch. The course focuses on understanding how data is connected, transformed, modeled, and visualized to support business decision-making.
Learners begin by exploring the Power BI ecosystem and Power BI Desktop, followed by connecting to common data sources such as Excel, CSV files, and databases. The training then introduces Power Query for data transformation and cleaning, along with core data modeling concepts such as relationships and joins between tables.
As the course progresses, learners are introduced to DAX fundamentals for creating calculated columns and measures, followed by building visualizations, interactive reports, and dashboards using best practices. The course also covers publishing reports to the Power BI Service and collaborating through workspaces and sharing options.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to build complete Power BI dashboards—from data connection and preparation to modeling and visualization—making this course an ideal starting point for professionals, job seekers, and teams beginning their Power BI journey.
Module 1: Introduction to Power BI
Power BI overview and components
Installing Power BI Desktop and interface navigation
Module 2: Connecting to Data Sources
Connecting to Excel, CSV, SQL Server, and databases
Understanding data connections and data types
Module 3: Data Transformation with Power Query
Filtering, sorting, merging, and appending data
Data cleaning and basic transformation techniques
Module 4: Building Data Models
Understanding relationships between tables
Creating joins and managing data models
Module 5: Using DAX for Calculations
Introduction to DAX syntax and concepts
Creating calculated columns and measures
Module 6: Creating Visualizations
Charts, tables, and maps in Power BI
Customizing visuals with labels, colors, and tooltips
Module 7: Designing Reports and Dashboards
Report layout and design best practices
Adding interactivity using filters, slicers, and drill-through
Module 8: Sharing and Collaborating with Power BI
Publishing reports to Power BI Service
Workspaces, sharing, and permissions
Module 9: Final Project and Course Review
End-to-end Power BI dashboard project
Review of key concepts and skills
To successfully complete Power BI for Beginners: Dashboard and Data Modeling Training, learners should have:
Basic computer literacy and familiarity with using a PC or laptop
Comfort working with files such as Excel or CSV documents
Basic understanding of business data concepts (helpful but not required)
Willingness to learn data visualization and reporting concepts
No prior Power BI, DAX, or BI experience is required
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Navigate Power BI Desktop and understand the Power BI ecosystem
Connect to multiple data sources and understand data types
Clean and transform data using Power Query
Build basic data models and create relationships between tables
Create calculated columns and measures using DAX fundamentals
Build charts, reports, and interactive dashboards
Apply filters, slicers, and drill-through for interactivity
Publish and share reports using Power BI Service
This course prepares learners for entry-level roles that involve building reports, dashboards, and basic data models using Power BI. After completing the training, learners will be better prepared for positions such as:
Junior Data Analyst
Business Analyst
Reporting Analyst
Power BI Analyst
Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
Operations or Sales Analyst
Data Reporting Associate
As organizations increasingly rely on data to guide operational and strategic decisions, there is strong demand for professionals who can build clear, accurate, and interactive dashboards using Power BI. Microsoft Power BI is one of the most widely adopted BI platforms, and employers expect even entry-level analysts and business users to understand how to connect data, model it correctly, and present insights effectively.
Across industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, marketing, operations, and technology, teams work with data from spreadsheets, databases, and cloud systems. Without proper data transformation, modeling, and visualization skills, reports can become inconsistent, misleading, or difficult to maintain. Power BI beginners who understand data preparation, basic DAX, and dashboard design are highly valued for supporting reporting and analytics needs.
This course directly addresses the growing need for:
Beginners entering data analytics or BI roles
Business users creating reports and dashboards for teams
Organizations adopting Power BI for self-service analytics
Analysts transitioning from Excel-based reporting to Power BI
Teams seeking consistent and standardized Power BI practices
Employers building internal Power BI capability from the ground up
By building strong foundational skills in Power BI, learners gain the ability to turn raw data into meaningful dashboards and reports. This course helps organizations improve reporting efficiency, data consistency, and decision-making while enabling learners to start their Power BI journey with confidence.