Do I need technical skills?

No. This course is beginner-friendly, especially for those who use Excel.

Can I claim this course under HRDC?

Yes. It’s 100% HRDC claimable under SBL-Khas.

Can I use my own data during training?

Yes. For private sessions, we encourage using your company data (sanitized if needed). For public class sessions, you'll be given the exercise files from us.

Can it be conducted in Mandarin or BM?

Yes, it is applicable for private class sessions. Let us know your language preference. For public class, we will be using English.

Can I request for in-house training?

Absolutely. We specialize in in-house sessions.

Turn Excel chaos into clear business dashboards

Transform Your Business Decisions with Power BI

From messy spreadsheets to meaningful insights, this 2-day Power BI Fast Track course is your gateway to data-driven success.

Data connectivity, transformation, visualization, DAX basics

Non-tech managers, finance teams, admin & ops staff

Beginner-friendly (no coding needed)

Why Power BI Training Course Matters for Companies

Are You Still Making Decisions Based on Gut Feel?

Many organizations still rely on scattered Excel files, manual reports, and outdated data to make daily operational decisions.
This course helps you:

Consolidate data across departments
Clean messy spreadsheets automatically
Build interactive dashboards for faster decisions

In 2023, a logistics SME in Bayan Lepas overbilled a key client for 6 months due to spreadsheet errors. The result?
❌ Client terminated contract
💸 RM45,000 in refund losses
⛔ Internal blame game, zero accountability

Had they used Power BI dashboards, errors could’ve been flagged within days. This course ensures you’re never caught off guard.

Benefits of Learning Power BI

Build professional dashboards without coding
Connect data from Excel, SQL, and cloud systems
Automate repetitive monthly reports
Clean and transform messy datasets with Power Query
Create powerful visual reports for top management

Understand how to track profit, cost, and performance
Learn key Power BI concepts like DAX, appends, and merges
Replace static Excel files with live dashboards
Save hours of manual consolidation every week
Gain hands-on experience with real-world SME scenarios

An Analytical Journey with Microsoft Power BI [Fastrack]

Course Details:

2 full days of instructor-led training
Hands-on workshop style training
Bring own laptop
HRDC claimable—claim your levy!

Date:

23 - 24 October 2025
9AM - 5PM

Venue:

St. Giles Wembley Penang
Inclusive tea breaks & lunch

Enquire Now!

*RM 1,599 valid for the first 10 enrollments ONLY. Grab it while it's still available.

Your Fast Track to Data Confidence

Learn by doing, not just listening—real use cases, real data, real skills.

This hands-on 2-day workshop guides you from zero to confident Power BI user. Learn how to connect your business data, clean it up, analyze it, and build beautiful dashboards. No coding required. Perfect for SMEs in finance, operations, and management.

Module 1: Microsoft Power BI as a Service
What is Power BI? Ecosystem, subscriptions, and interface walkthrough.

Module 2: Getting to Know Your Data
Connect to Excel & databases. Understand datasets and table relationships.

Module 3: Data Transformation using Power Query
Clean and reshape data. Use appends and merges for consolidation.

Module 4: Introduction to DAX
Basic formulas, calculated columns, and quick measures.

Module 5: Visualizing Your Data
Create stunning reports, dashboards, and build interactive visuals.

83%

of SMEs in Southeast Asia say better data visibility is critical for growth.

Source: Microsoft Asia SME Report 2022

RM 7,400

is the average monthly cost of hiring a full-time data analyst in Malaysia. Power BI helps your existing team do it instead.

Source: JobStreet Salary Report 2023

90%

of SMEs still rely on Excel for reporting—missing out on automation and insights.

Source: SME Corp & MDEC Digitalisation Study

With 29 years in IT training and a trailblazing Microsoft-certified portfolio, Gerald is not just the founder of GemRain — he’s one of Asia-Pacific’s most credentialed trainers in Microsoft technologies, cloud, and AI prompt engineering.

From Europe to Southeast Asia, he has delivered workshops, shaped corporate digital transformation, and built a reputation as a Microsoft MVP, master trainer, and AI thought leader.

Results Gerald delivers:

Credibility through 30+ Microsoft certifications, including Azure & Power Platform
Achievement as Microsoft MVP and global conference speaker
Credibility as founder of GemRain and LLPA-recognized trainer
Achievement in training across Europe and APAC for Microsoft Cloud & AI
Credibility as Global Outstanding Leadership Award recipient (Dubai 2022)

Frequently asked questions

Turn Your Team into Data Ninjas—Without Hiring One

GemRain Consulting has empowered 120+ Malaysian companies—including SMEs in Penang—to modernize their operations through data. We don’t just train—we transform how teams think about information.

HRDC-claimable
Local trainers, local context
100% satisfaction guarantee for private workshops

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