Microsoft Power BI Training Course for Beginners

This course is designed for individuals who are new to Power BI and want a clear, structured introduction.

You’ll build confidence with the fundamentals while developing practical skills you can apply immediately in your role.

Build Confidence with Data

One Step at a Time

Our beginner‑friendly Power BI Course is designed for anyone who wants to understand data, create clear reports, and build interactive dashboards — even if you’ve never used Power BI before.

Whether you work with spreadsheets every day or you’re completely new to reporting, this course gives you the practical skills to turn raw data into meaningful insights.

This hands‑on Power BI Training follows a structured, step‑by‑step approach that takes you from opening Power BI Desktop for the very first time to publishing your own fully built report.

By the end of the day, you’ll feel confident navigating Power BI, transforming data, building visuals, and designing dashboards that support real‑world decision‑making.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this beginner‑friendly Power BI course, you’ll walk away with a complete set of practical, job‑ready skills that’s all taught through hands‑on examples.

Connect to Real Data Sources

Learn how to bring data into Power BI from Excel, CSV, SharePoint and more, the essential first step in any reporting workflow.

Clean & Transform Data Using Power Query

Turn messy, inconsistent data into clean, structured tables using beginner‑friendly transformation tools.

Build a Proper Data Model (Facts, Dimensions & Star Schema)

Understand how to structure your data the right way so your dashboards are fast, accurate and easy to maintain.

Create Interactive Visuals & Dashboards

Build charts, tables, cards, slicers and maps — and learn how to format them so your insights stand out clearly.

Use DAX for Calculations

Create calculated columns and measures to calculate totals, percentages, KPIs and more, using simple, beginner‑friendly DAX formulas.

Apply Best‑Practice Dashboard Design

Learn how to choose the right charts, reduce clutter, and design reports that are clear, intuitive and decision‑ready.

Publish & Share Your Reports

Understand how to publish dashboards to Power BI Service, share them with your team, and keep your data refreshed.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

Professionals

Who use Excel and want to level up their reporting skills

Teams

Who want consistent reporting skills across departments

Managers

Who need clearer insights for decision‑making

Anyone

Who wants to understand data more confidently

No technical background required.

What’s Included?

Every learner receives:

Full training pack (the same one used during the session)
Downloadable example datasets
Step by step walkthroughs
Practical exercises
A completed Power BI report to take away
Q&A support throughout the day

You’ll finish the course with real files, real skills, and a real dashboard you built yourself.

Course Duration

This one-day course is split into six focused sessions, covering everything from data import to dashboard creation.

The structure is designed to build your skills gradually, giving you time to practice each step before moving on.

Why Choose Our Training?

Our approach is simple: make Power BI easy to understand.

We specialise in:

Clear, beginner friendly explanations
Practical, scenario based learning
Hands on exercises using real business data
A supportive environment where no question is too small
Training that builds confidence, not overwhelm

Delivery Options

Our Power BI training is available through the following delivery methods:

In-House Training: Conducted at our office, ideal for groups who prefer a dedicated learning environment. With free parking
Online Training: Live group sessions delivered remotely for convenience and accessibility.
Onsite Training: We come to your location to deliver group training which follows a planned curriculum

What is Power BI?

An Overview for Beginners

Power BI is a powerful reporting tool that helps you turn data into easy‑to‑understand charts, dashboards and reports. It allows you to see your information clearly so you can make better decisions, faster.

You don’t need to be a tech expert to use it. Power BI connects to data from Excel, databases, cloud services and more, helping you create visuals that tell a story and highlight what matters most.

Benefits of Microsoft Power BI

Simple to Use: Designed for people who are new to data and reporting.

Saves Time: Quickly turn data into visuals without complicated steps.

Better Decisions: Clear dashboards help you understand what’s happening in your business

Connects Easily: Works with Excel, SharePoint, Databases, Cloud Services and more.

Team Friendly: Share reports and dashboards with your team in seconds.

Secure: Built on Microsoft’s trusted security framework

What You’ll Be Able to Create

After completing the training, you’ll be able to build clear, interactive Power BI reports just like the example below.

This embedded report shows the type of layout, visuals, and insights you’ll learn to create — from connecting data to designing a dashboard that supports real‑world decision‑making.

Here Is A Live Example That You Can Interact With

Local to South Yorkshire

We support organisations throughout Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, and Barnsley and the surrounding areas, operating from the Worksop Turbine Innovation Centre in Shireoaks.

If your team is based in the region, we can provide on‑site or remote training.

Your Power BI Journey Begins Here

A simple, guided learning path designed for beginners

1. Book Your Training Session

Schedule your beginner‑friendly group session and get set up with support.

No prior experience needed — we’ll help you start with confidence

2. Follow The Guided Lessons

Follow a clear, structured path using scenarios and hands‑on practice.

Each stage builds your skills without overwhelm.

3. Build Confident Reports

Leave with practical skills you can use immediately in your role.

You’ll know how to connect data, create visuals, and build clear, effective reports