Course Overview
Want to turn raw data into meaningful insights? This hands-on course is the first in our exclusive Data Analysis using Power BI Desktop series and is designed for professionals who need to create and share impactful business reports, without writing code.
In this course, you’ll learn how to build stand-alone and multi-page Power BI reports using Power BI Desktop and the Power BI Service. From connecting to data and building visuals to applying filters, drill-throughs, and sharing dashboards, this course gives you the skills to communicate data clearly and effectively. Whether you’re in finance, operations, or any business unit, these Power BI skills will help you unlock your organization’s data and drive smarter decisions.
What Is Included
- Instructor‑led training with real Power BI use cases
- Official courseware and supplemental materials
- Certificate of completion
- Hands‑on practice with Power BI Desktop and Service
- 90‑day access to class recordings (if applicable)
- Guaranteed‑to‑run dates
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to build and share compelling Power BI reports and dashboards.
- Understand Power BI’s role in the Microsoft Power Platform
- Build simple data models using tables and relationships
- Design interactive report visuals and multi-page narratives
- Apply filters, drill-throughs, bookmarks, and visual interactions
- Create and organize dashboards
- Publish and share reports and datasets with your team
Who Should Attend?
General understanding of reporting requirements and a basic understanding of data base concepts is useful, but not required
Course Prerequisites
What’s included?
- Authorized Courseware
- Intensive Hands on Skills Development with an Experienced Subject Matter Expert
- Hands-on practice on real Servers and extended lab support 1.800.482.3172
- Examination Vouchers & Onsite Certification Testing- (excluding Adobe and PMP Boot Camps)
- Academy Code of Honor: Test Pass Guarantee
- Optional: Package for Hotel Accommodations, Lunch and Transportation
With several convenient training delivery methods offered, The Academy makes getting the training you need easy. Whether you prefer to learn in a classroom or an online live learning virtual environment, training videos hosted online, and private group classes hosted at your site. We offer expert instruction to individuals, government agencies, non-profits, and corporations. Our live classes, on-sites, and online training videos all feature certified instructors who teach a detailed curriculum and share their expertise and insights with trainees. No matter how you prefer to receive the training, you can count on The Academy for an engaging and effective learning experience.
Methods
- Instructor-Led (the best training format we offer)
- Live Online Classroom – Online Instructor-Led
- Self-Paced Video
Speak to an Admissions Representative for complete details
| Start | Finish | Public Price | Public Enroll | Private Price | Private Enroll |
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| 12/8/2025 | 12/12/2025 | ||||
| 12/29/2025 | 1/2/2026 | ||||
| 1/19/2026 | 1/23/2026 | ||||
| 2/9/2026 | 2/13/2026 | ||||
| 3/2/2026 | 3/6/2026 | ||||
| 3/23/2026 | 3/27/2026 | ||||
| 4/13/2026 | 4/17/2026 | ||||
| 5/4/2026 | 5/8/2026 | ||||
| 5/25/2026 | 5/29/2026 | ||||
| 6/15/2026 | 6/19/2026 | ||||
| 7/6/2026 | 7/10/2026 | ||||
| 7/27/2026 | 7/31/2026 | ||||
| 8/17/2026 | 8/21/2026 | ||||
| 9/7/2026 | 9/11/2026 | ||||
| 9/28/2026 | 10/2/2026 | ||||
| 10/19/2026 | 10/23/2026 | ||||
| 11/9/2026 | 11/13/2026 | ||||
| 11/30/2026 | 12/4/2026 | ||||
| 12/21/2026 | 12/25/2026 | ||||
| 1/11/2027 | 1/15/2027 |
Agenda
Duration
2 Days
Unit 1: Introducing Power BI
- Power BI as Part of Power Platform
- What is Power BI
- Power BI Overview
Unit 2: Understanding Power BI Data Models
- Terminology
- Introduction to Tables & Relationships
- Introduction to Data Model Schemas
Unit 3: Defining Reports
- Power BI Reports
- Overview of Report Objectives
- Data-Driven Narratives
Unit 4: Building Power BI Desktop Reports
- Working in Power BI Desktop
- Creating Visuals
- Formatting and Organizing Visuals
- Sharing
Unit 5: Report Actions & Filtering
- Drill-down, Drill through, and other Data Actions
- Interactions using Filters
- Visual Interactions
- Bookmarks and Buttons
Unit 6: Power BI Service
- Introduction to Power BI Service
- Adding Reports and Data
- Power BI Service Report Features
- Refreshing Power BI Data
Unit 7: Building Power BI Service Dashboards
- Building Dashboards
- Organizing Dashboard Elements
Unit 8: Service Analytics Features
- Understanding Dashboard Q&A
- Quick Insights
Unit 9: Sharing Dashboards, Reports & Datasets
- Sharing Content
- Publish an App in Power BI
