Power BI Desktop for Technical Users Training

  • Learn via: Classroom
  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Price: Please contact for booking options

This training is a beginner-friendly course that provides the essential technical skills required to connect to data sources, build models, and create impactful data visualizations using Power BI Desktop.

Designed as a fully hands-on program, this course enables participants to understand the Power BI ecosystem, transform data with Power Query, model data using relationships and hierarchies, and deliver visually effective dashboards and reports.


Why Choose This Course?

  • Learn Power BI Desktop from scratch with real-world exercises

  • Gain confidence in designing and delivering data-driven reports

  • Understand the full Power BI ecosystem and deployment workflows

  • Create compelling, interactive dashboards for business insights

  • Perfect foundation for advanced Power BI learning paths

We can host this training at your preferred location.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites. This course is suitable for users new to Power BI Desktop and data modeling.


Virtual Classroom Requirements

For remote learners:

  • An additional monitor (minimum 19”) is required

  • Minimum resolution: 1280x1024 (with 1024 vertical pixels being essential)

  • Remote access provided through GoToMyPC or LearnOnDemand environments

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • IT professionals and business analysts who want to develop Power BI reports

  • Power users and non-developers working with data and creating dashboards

  • Anyone new to Power BI Desktop looking to build foundational skills

What You Will Learn

By the end of this training, you will have gained knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Import and Connect to Data Sources:
Connect Power BI to Excel, CSV, Azure SQL Databases and other formats.

Clean and Transform Data:
Use Power Query Editor and M language to clean, normalize, and shape data efficiently.

Model Your Data:
Establish relationships, define calculated columns/measures, and create hierarchies for accurate analysis.

Create Interactive Visuals and Dashboards:
Design dynamic reports with charts, slicers, maps, drillthrough pages, bookmarks, custom tooltips, and more.

Understand Power BI Architecture:
Learn how Power BI Desktop integrates with Power BI Service, Analysis Services, and enterprise data platforms.

Outline

Module 1: Power BI Overview

  • Introduction to Power BI Desktop

  • Integration with Power BI Service and data warehouses
    Lab: Installing Power BI Desktop


Module 2: Accessing Data

  • Importing data from CSV, Excel, and Azure SQL Databases
    Lab:

  • Connecting to live data sources

  • Importing and combining datasets


Module 3: Data Transformation

  • Power Query Editor walkthrough

  • Using M language to clean and reshape data
    Lab:

  • Remove unwanted columns/rows

  • Normalize datasets

  • Merge data

  • Import multiple Excel files


Module 4: Data Modeling

  • Creating relationships, calculations, and hierarchies
    Lab:

  • Managing table relationships

  • Customizing field views

  • Defining measures and calculated columns


Module 5: Visualizations and Reports

  • Building interactive report pages
    Lab:

  • Adding charts, tables, and maps

  • Implementing slicers and drillthrough pages

  • Creating bookmarks, selection panels, buttons

  • Building custom tooltips

Training Reviews


Contact us for more detail about our trainings and for all other enquiries!

Avaible Training Dates

Join our public courses in our Istanbul, London and Ankara facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

07 July 2025 (2 Days)
Istanbul, Ankara, London
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
09 July 2025 (2 Days)
Istanbul, Ankara, London
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
17 July 2025 (2 Days)
Istanbul, Ankara, London
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
12 August 2025 (2 Days)
Istanbul, Ankara, London
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
05 September 2025 (2 Days)
Istanbul, Ankara, London
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
11 September 2025 (2 Days)
Istanbul, Ankara, London
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
13 October 2025 (2 Days)
Istanbul, Ankara, London
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
27 October 2025 (2 Days)
Istanbul, Ankara, London
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
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