Getting Started with PowerBI (Live, Instructor-Led Training)

Power BI is one of the most powerful tools for business reporting and analytics—but getting started can feel overwhelming.

This course focuses on the core concepts you actually need to begin using Power BI effectively at work. You’ll learn how Power BI fits into the Microsoft ecosystem, how data flows into reports, and how to build simple, meaningful visuals.

This is a hands-on, practical course designed to help you get productive quickly.

What You’ll Learn

• What Power BI is and when to use it
• Understanding Power BI Desktop vs. Power BI Service
• Connecting to data sources (Excel and simple data files)
• Understanding datasets, reports, and dashboards
• Building basic visuals and charts
• Filtering and interacting with reports
• Publishing and sharing reports responsibly

Who This Course Is For

• Beginners new to Power BI
• Excel users transitioning into analytics
• Business professionals who consume or create reports
• Teams preparing for deeper Power BI or data analytics training

No prior Power BI experience required.

What’s Included

• Live, instructor-led training session
• Hands-on exercises and sample datasets
• Guided walkthroughs and demonstrations
• Time for questions and discussion
• Certificate of completion

Course Format

• Live online session
• Instructor-led with hands-on practice
• Beginner-friendly and business-focused

Why Learn with ThinkData

ThinkData teaches Power BI as a business tool, not just a technical product.

Our training focuses on how Power BI is actually used in organizations—connecting data, creating clarity, and supporting decision-making.

This course fits into a broader learning pathway that includes Excel, Power Query, and advanced analytics.

Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Power BI Desktop installed (free)
• Basic Excel familiarity recommended
• Microsoft account for Power BI Service access (helpful but not required)

Refund & Transfer Policy

Seats are transferable to another attendee or future session with advance notice.