Training Course

Microsoft Power BI Getting Started

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Course Duration: 1 Day

Course Overview

Power BI Desktop is part of the suite of tools from Microsoft which enable data to be analysed and published from a variety of sources.

With Power BI Desktop, you get a report authoring tool that enables you to connect to and query data from different sources using the Query Editor. From the datasets you build with Query Editor you can create Reports and Visualizations or dashboards within Power BI Desktop. Reports can then be published.

This course covers the use of Power BI Desktop to connect to data, create Visualizations, query the data and publish reports.

This course does not cover MS Power BI Pro, Power BI accessed via Office 365 or SharePoint Services.

Prerequisites

    • Please note that this course is not suitable for new Excel or database users
      Excel Level 3 and above knowledge and experience required
      An understanding of basic data concepts
      Ability to create, format chart outputs

Course Content

  • Introduction to Power BI Desktop

    What is Power BI Desktop
    Power BI Desktop Environment

  • Importing and Connecting to data sources

    Difference between Importing and Connecting
    Databases
    Excel
    Text file
    Relationships

  • Querying and Shaping Data

    Filtering
    Sorting
    Understanding applied steps
    Manipulating columns
    Data Types
    Custom columns

  • Visualisations

    Charts
    Tables
    Maps
    Matrices
    Slicers

  • Report Elements and Output options

    Formatting the report
    Adding graphics, shapes and text boxes
    Report Filters
    Export as csv

Included with this course

    • Comprehensive course materials and exercises

 

Public Scheduled Course Dates

Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
20 Jul 2026
Virtual
£495
12 Aug 2026
Newcastle
£625
12 Aug 2026
Virtual
£495
28 Sep 2026
Virtual
£495
13 Oct 2026
Durham
£545
14 Oct 2026
Newcastle
£625
04 Nov 2026
Virtual
£495
02 Dec 2026
Durham
£545
10 Dec 2026
Virtual
£495

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    All prices exclude VAT, prices per delegate.
    20 Jul 2026
    Virtual
    £495
    12 Aug 2026
    Newcastle
    £625
    12 Aug 2026
    Virtual
    £495
    28 Sep 2026
    Virtual
    £495
    13 Oct 2026
    Durham
    £545
    14 Oct 2026
    Newcastle
    £625
    04 Nov 2026
    Virtual
    £495
    02 Dec 2026
    Durham
    £545
    10 Dec 2026
    Virtual
    £495
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Course Reviews
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable Pretty much all of it multiple takeaways, and really helpful hints and tips

C. V4 Services Ltd, Microsoft Teams in Office 365 Essentials

This training has given me the skills to streamline data collection processes in my current role

L.W. Cpi, VBA Essentials using Excel

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable I particularly found it helpful how hands on it was and being able to play around on the programme ourselves

H.J. Innovation Supernetwork, Adobe InDesign Level 1

Would it be possible to use your feedback in our marketing we only use your initials and organisation name My second Excel course it has made a huge difference to how I present data

J.S. Stc, Excel Level 2

Very good course would recommend to anyone needing upskilling.

R.B. Lyha, Excel Level 1

Following this training what are you going to do differently Will be leading the effort to replace a large number of reports currently done in Excel with Power BI variants to better present the data, and make reproduction far faster.

T.W. Network Rail, Microsoft Power BI Desktop

Very informative, good input and time allowed

S. , Excel Level 3

Extremely useful with insights on why you use functions, not only how.

E. , Excel Level 2

 

 

Please contact us to discuss your Microsoft Power BI Getting Started course, we have many solutions available to ensure you receive the best training possible.
Your Power BI course can be delivered online or in-person.  You can choose your learning path and delivery style.  Learn in-person or online with our virtual classrooms.  Your course can be delivered online, at your office or at one of our training venues, it's your choice. Small course sizes. Course materials included. Flexible Microsoft Power BI Getting Started course content. Expert trainers and tried & tested training methods. Many course materials available online using your personal training account.  You can master Power BI, please contact us to book a place or get a quote for your Microsoft Power BI Getting Started course.
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