Power BI Course – Basic (English)
After completing this 2-day Power BI Basics training, you will be able to create advanced analyses, build interactive reports, and develop data models in Power BI. This is an ideal course for people who are starting with Power BI.
Importing Data
You will learn how to import data using queries from local and cloud-based sources such as Excel, SharePoint, AFAS, and SQL databases using Power BI.
Sharing data with colleagues
Would you like to share this data with your colleagues in a quick, easy, and safe way? We will help you gain extensive knowledge of the many possibilities of Power BI Desktop and Power BI Online. In this training, you will also learn how to set up a solid Power BI data model with Dim (dimension) and Fact tables. This ensures your report not only looks good but also performs well. Even with millions of rows of data.
DAX formula language
Power BI uses the advanced formula language DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for calculations. This language is similar to Excel but offers more possibilities and is slightly more complex. Our trainers guide you through the most important basic functions of DAX using practical examples of easy-to-understand examples.
Power Query
With the Power Query Editor, you will learn how to gather data, clean it up, and enrich it. After designing a data model, you can start creating an interactive report. Finally, you will learn how to publish your created reports in Power BI online and how to share them securely with your colleagues
What will I learn?
During the 2-day Power BI Basics course, you will work on many exercises and practical examples. After completing this course, you will be able to apply all key components of Power BI.
- The different components and basic usage of Power BI
- Importing data from different data sources
- Connecting various data sources and creating relationships
- Building an efficient and simple data model
- The importance of date tables and how to create them
- Visualizing information and creating reports
- Publishing and sharing reports via Power BI Online
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for business consultants, HR staff, marketers, sales, logistics and finance employees, analysts, registered controllers (RC), business controllers, accountants (RA and AA), financial specialists, BI specialists, financial professionals, and other experienced Excel users who want to build BI dashboards.
It is also suitable for users who want to learn more about Microsoft Power BI Desktop, combine and analyze various datasets, visualize data outside of Excel, share data visualizations online, and work with larger datasets.
Prerequisites
To get the most out of this Power BI Basics course, you should have an advanced level of Excel knowledge. For example, you should be able to create pivot tables and use (basic) formulas in Excel. Unsure whether to choose the Power BI Basics or the Power BI Advanced training in English? Contact us for free advice, call (+31) 020 – 820 83 62 or use our contactform.
Blended Learning at SignOn
The classroom and online Power BI training is supported by the digital SignOn Learning Environment, which includes an introduction video, up-to-date course materials, various exercises, and a handy Power BI installation guide to help you prepare for your training.
At SignOn, learning doesn’t stop after completing this two-day training. You can ask questions to our trainers for up to one year, gain access to the learning portal with extra exercises and useful tips & tricks, receive monthly update videos about the latest Power BI features, and get invited to a free webinar. This unique teaching method enhances your learning results.
Language
This course is taught in English. This basic Power BI training is also available in Dutch. Looking for an in-house Power BI training? Our inhouse course will be tailor-made and is available in English, Dutch and German.
Power BI courseware
SignOn provides all participants with comprehensive and up-to-date digital Power BI course materials. This also serves as a useful reference after the training.
Certificate of Completion
After the training you will receive a certificate of completion that proves your newly aquired Power BI knowledge.
Follow-up course
Power BI Course – Advanced (also in English)
Exclusive aftercare
Any questions after the Power BI Basic training course? Please contact your trainer at [email protected]. You will receive a quick response with extra explanation; by phone or e-mail. This aftercare service is exclusively for participants of our training courses.
Meet your trainer
This training is delivered by one of our Power BI experts. They have years of experience and up-to-date knowledge. They understand the challenges you face in your daily work and provide practical tips and tricks. In addition to delivering training, they also work as Power BI consultants. Meet our Power BI trainers: