Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Power BI Fundamentals Training Course

Course Introduction

The Power BI Fundamentals Training Course is a comprehensive and practical program designed to equip participants with the essential skills required to transform raw data into meaningful insights using Microsoft Power BI. In today's data-driven business environment, organizations rely on business intelligence, data visualization, dashboard development, data analytics, and reporting solutions to support strategic decision-making and improve organizational performance. Power BI has become one of the world's leading business intelligence platforms, enabling professionals to connect, analyze, visualize, and share data across multiple sources. This course provides participants with the foundational knowledge and practical experience necessary to build interactive dashboards, reports, and data models using Power BI.

Organizations across government agencies, NGOs, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, manufacturing companies, and corporate enterprises increasingly require professionals who can leverage business intelligence tools to analyze performance, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and communicate insights effectively. This training introduces participants to Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, data transformation using Power Query, data modeling, report development, dashboard creation, and business intelligence best practices. Participants will gain practical skills that can be immediately applied within their organizations.

The course emphasizes hands-on learning through practical exercises, real-world business scenarios, and case studies. Participants will learn how to connect Power BI to multiple data sources, clean and transform data, create relationships between datasets, develop visual reports, build interactive dashboards, and publish reports for organizational use. The training also introduces participants to Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), enabling them to perform calculations and create business metrics that support decision-making and performance management.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to create professional business intelligence solutions, automate reporting processes, improve organizational data visibility, and enhance decision-making through interactive analytics. The course is ideal for professionals seeking to establish a strong foundation in Power BI and business intelligence while supporting digital transformation, performance monitoring, and evidence-based management practices.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of business intelligence and Power BI.
2. Connect Power BI to multiple data sources.
3. Clean, transform, and prepare data using Power Query.
4. Develop effective data models and relationships.
5. Create interactive reports and dashboards.
6. Apply visualization best practices for data presentation.
7. Utilize DAX formulas for calculations and analysis.
8. Publish and share Power BI reports securely.
9. Monitor organizational performance using dashboards and KPIs.
10. Support data-driven decision-making through business intelligence solutions.

Organizational Benefits

1. Improved access to real-time business insights.
2. Enhanced decision-making through interactive analytics.
3. Better visibility of organizational performance indicators.
4. Reduced reporting time through automation.
5. Improved data integration across departments.
6. Enhanced monitoring of projects, programs, and operations.
7. Strengthened business intelligence capabilities.
8. Increased efficiency in data analysis and reporting.
9. Improved communication of performance results to stakeholders.
10. Support for digital transformation and data-driven organizational culture.

Target Participants

• Business Analysts
• Data Analysts
• Monitoring and Evaluation Officers
• Project Managers
• Program Managers
• Finance Officers
• Accountants
• Operations Managers
• ICT Professionals
• Researchers
• Business Intelligence Professionals
• Government Officers
• NGO Professionals
• Administrative Managers
• Professionals interested in business intelligence and data visualization

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Power BI and Business Intelligence

1. Fundamentals of business intelligence and analytics
2. Overview of Microsoft Power BI ecosystem
3. Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
4. Business intelligence workflows and concepts
5. Understanding data-driven decision-making
6. Case Study: Implementing business intelligence in an organization

Module 2: Data Connection and Data Preparation

1. Connecting Power BI to various data sources
2. Importing Excel, CSV, database, and web data
3. Data profiling and exploration techniques
4. Data cleaning and transformation using Power Query
5. Data quality management practices
6. Case Study: Preparing organizational data for reporting

Module 3: Data Modeling Fundamentals

1. Introduction to data modeling concepts
2. Creating relationships between tables
3. Understanding star and snowflake schemas
4. Data model optimization techniques
5. Managing calculated columns and measures
6. Case Study: Building a data model for organizational reporting

Module 4: Report Development and Data Visualization

1. Principles of effective data visualization
2. Creating charts, graphs, and visual reports
3. Formatting reports for business users
4. Interactive filtering and drill-down functionality
5. Visual storytelling techniques
6. Case Study: Developing a management performance report

Module 5: Dashboard Creation and Report Publishing

1. Building interactive dashboards
2. KPI monitoring and scorecard development
3. Publishing reports to Power BI Service
4. Sharing reports and dashboards securely
5. Dashboard maintenance and updates
6. Case Study: Creating executive dashboards for decision-makers

Module 6: Introduction to DAX and Business Analytics

1. Fundamentals of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
2. Creating calculated measures and metrics
3. Time intelligence functions
4. Business performance calculations
5. Best practices for Power BI analytics
6. Case Study: Developing business insights using DAX calculations

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.
3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.
4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).
5. Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.
6. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.
7. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.
8. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.
9. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.
10. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.
11. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.
12. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.
13. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.
14. Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.