Power BI Desktop is part of Microsoft’s powerful suite of tools for data analysis and visualization.
This course provides a hands-on introduction to connecting, transforming, visualizing, and publishing data using Power BI Desktop.

Learners will explore how to connect to various data sources, use the Query Editor to shape data, create engaging reports with visuals, and publish dashboards to Power BI Service.

Note: This course is not suitable for new Microsoft Excel users.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location. Contact Us!

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

Basic data literacy and familiarity with Excel or database concepts,
Understanding of filtering, sorting, and chart creation,
Optionally, remote desktop access (GoToMyPC) can be provided for those without software.

Who Should Attend

Designed for professionals who need to connect, process, and visualize data across all organizational levels:

Business analysts and data professionals,
Report builders and decision-makers,
Microsoft Office users familiar with charts and tables.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

Understand Power BI Desktop concepts and key features,
Connect to multiple data sources,
Apply common query transformations to shape data,
Build interactive visuals and analytical dashboards,
Publish reports and pin visuals to dashboards.

Training Outline

Module 1: Getting Started with Power BI Desktop

Power BI overview and concepts
Importing data and creating visuals
Filters, queries, and reports

Module 2: Connecting to Data

Supported data sources
Data types and connectivity options

Module 3: Querying and Shaping Data

Introduction to Query Editor
Filtering and transforming text data

Module 4: Data Modeling

Fundamentals of relationships
Creating and managing relationships
Drill-through visuals and data hierarchies

Module 5: Data Visualizations

Overview of visual types
Tables, matrices, and conditional formatting
Chart creation and slicers for interactivity

Module 6: Reports and Output Options

Report page management
Themes and formatting
Publishing and pinning visuals to dashboards

Hands-On Learning

This course includes:

Instructor-led interactive labs and guided exercises,
Real-world Power BI report creation,
Practical visual design and publishing tasks.

Why Choose Bilginç IT Academy

At Bilginç IT Academy, we combine our strong presence in both the UK and Türkiye to deliver high-quality, practical training solutions for organizations worldwide.

International Presence with Local Expertise
With operations in the United Kingdom and Türkiye, we bring together global standards and local market understanding to deliver effective training experiences across regions.

Expert Instructors with Real-World Experience
Our courses are delivered by certified trainers with extensive industry experience, ensuring you gain practical knowledge that can be applied immediately.

Corporate-Focused Training Approach
We specialize in training corporate teams, tailoring our programs to meet your organization’s goals, technologies, and project requirements.

Flexible Training Delivery Worldwide
We offer classroom, virtual classroom, and onsite training options globally, tailored to your organization’s needs.

Hands-On, Practical Learning
Our training sessions include real-world scenarios, case studies, and interactive exercises to ensure lasting understanding and skill development.

Proven Track Record
With over 10 years of experience, we have successfully trained professionals from leading organizations across different industries and regions.

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Power BI Desktop Fundamentals Training in London