Entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
- A basic understanding of Microsoft 365 is recommended.
Why take this course?
This course introduces delegates to the basics and purpose of Microsoft Power BI, a platform that allows individuals and businesses to create and share business intelligence data.
You will learn how to easily analyse and visualise insights and apply your new knowledge and skills in hands-on exercises. You do not need to have any previous experience using Microsoft Power BI but a basic understanding of Microsoft Office 365 is recommended.
For those more familiar with Power BI, we also offer an intermediate level course.
Please note: Microsoft Power BI requires a separate license in addition to Microsoft Office. Learners will require this additional license to perform the exercises on their own computers.
What you will experience
This one-day course is exclusively available for online delivery via Microsoft Teams for up to ten attendees.
You will learn about:
- The Microsoft Power BI interface
- The purpose of Microsoft Power BI for data analytics
- The basics regarding capacities, workspaces, datasets, shared datasets, reports and dashboards
- Data modelling and visualizations using different kinds of visuals like charts and tables
- Filtering, cleaning and transforming data with services like Power Query
- Aggregates and when to use them
- Securing your data
- Creating and sharing your first Power BI report
Key Facts
Key information you should know about this course.
What you will get
A NESCol continuous professional development certificate.
What you will need
- Laptop or computer
- Stable internet connection
- Microsoft Power BI license
- Two displays (beneficial but not essential)
Fees
- £195 per delegate
- £750 for 4 or more delegates (maximum of 10)
Entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
- A basic understanding of Microsoft 365 is recommended.
What you will get
A NESCol continuous professional development certificate.
What you will need
- Laptop or computer
- Stable internet connection
- Microsoft Power BI license
- Two displays (beneficial but not essential)
Fees
- £195 per delegate
- £750 for 4 or more delegates (maximum of 10)
Entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
- A basic understanding of Microsoft 365 is recommended.
What you will get
A NESCol continuous professional development certificate.
What you will need
- Laptop or computer
- Stable internet connection
- Microsoft Power BI license
- Two displays (beneficial but not essential)
Fees
- £195 per delegate
- £750 for 4 or more delegates (maximum of 10)
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Applications
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We therefore advise you that all start dates and times listed on the website are at all times accurate, and should be used as your main point of reference before booking your course.
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