Move from spreadsheets to interactive dashboards — start your data analytics journey with Power BI.
Learn to transform raw business data into actionable insights and professional reports.
Empower yourself to make data-driven decisions that matter, without needing a technical background.
Course Overview
This beginner-friendly 3-day instructor-led course is designed to help you take your first steps into the world of self-service business analytics using Microsoft Power BI.
Starting from data connection and modeling to interactive visualizations and DAX calculations, this hands-on course equips learners to turn raw data into insightful dashboards. Participants will explore Power Query Editor, create reusable transformation logic, use AI visuals, and learn best practices for building reports that drive decisions.
Whether you are in finance, HR, sales, or operations, this course empowers you to build your own Power BI reports and move beyond static Excel files. No programming background required.
Learning Objectives
Connecting to Excel, database, and cloud data sources
Data modeling and relationship management
Data transformation using Power Query Editor
Creating reports and dashboards with visuals
Using bookmarks, Q&A, and AI-enhanced visuals
Introductory DAX formulas and calculations
Understanding Row-Level Security (RLS) and report embedding
Exploring Power BI Apps, AppSource, and Premium options
Who Should Attend
Business analysts and Excel users new to Power BI
Department heads and team leads building internal reports
Finance, HR, sales, or operations staff transitioning into data roles
Anyone with basic Excel skills looking to automate reporting
Prerequisites
No programming required.
Familiarity with Excel and basic business data concepts is helpful.
Course Modules
Module 1: Microsoft Power BI as a Service
Understand the Power BI ecosystem, licensing, and how to navigate the interface.
Module 2: Getting to Know Your Data
Connect to Excel, databases, and learn key concepts of data modeling and date tables.
Module 3: Data Transformations in Power BI
Clean, merge, and consolidate datasets using Power Query’s golden transformation techniques.
Module 4: Power Query Editor in Practice
Apply advanced transformation logic with M Formula, custom functions, and data shaping tools.
Module 5: Projecting Your Data Through Visualizations
Build compelling reports and dashboards using bookmarks, Q&A, and built-in AI visuals.
Module 6: Introduction to DAX
Learn how to write basic DAX formulas, calculated columns, and measures to enrich your reports.
Module 7: A Step Above in Power BI
Discover Power BI Apps, RLS, custom visuals, Premium features, and report embedding options.
Professional Outcomes
After completing this course, learners are equipped for roles such as Junior Data Analyst, Power BI Report Developer, or Business Intelligence Executive — capable of creating powerful visuals to support better business decisions.
Certification Details
No specific exam for this course
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. This course is designed for users with no prior Power BI experience.
Will I learn to create dashboards?
Yes. You will learn how to build full dashboards with visuals, filters, and interactivity.
Does this course teach DAX formulas?
Yes. You will learn introductory DAX formulas, including measures and calculated columns.
Do I need a programming background to attend?
No. You only need familiarity with Excel and basic business data.
Can I use this to replace manual Excel reporting?
Yes. Power BI automates reporting and integrates with your data sources.
Will I learn how to publish reports online?
Yes. The course covers publishing, sharing, and embedding Power BI reports.
Is this course based on the latest Power BI updates?
Yes. It includes current features such as AI visuals and the Q&A tool.
Is this HRDC claimable?
Yes. This course is claimable under HRD Corp for eligible Malaysian employers.
Can I arrange this for my team?
Yes. We offer both private virtual and on-site corporate sessions.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes. All participants will receive an official GemRain certificate of completion.