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

Power BI and Dashboard Development Training Course

Course Overview

The Power BI and Dashboard Development Training Course is designed to equip business analysts, data analysts, ICT professionals, database administrators, finance professionals, monitoring and evaluation specialists, project managers, and decision-makers with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in using Microsoft Power BI to transform raw data into interactive dashboards, business intelligence reports, and data-driven insights. As organizations increasingly adopt business intelligence, data visualization, data analytics, dashboard development, big data, cloud analytics, digital transformation, and executive reporting, Power BI has become one of the leading platforms for enterprise analytics. This course provides participants with practical expertise in connecting to multiple data sources, transforming data, creating interactive visualizations, developing dynamic dashboards, implementing data models, and sharing business intelligence across organizations.

Throughout the training, participants will gain hands-on experience in Power BI Desktop, Power Query Editor, data modeling, DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), report development, dashboard publishing, visualization techniques, KPI monitoring, drill-through analysis, forecasting, and advanced business analytics. The course emphasizes practical applications including financial reporting, sales analytics, customer analysis, operational performance monitoring, project management reporting, human resource analytics, and executive dashboards. Participants will learn how to integrate data from Excel, SQL databases, cloud services, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and other business applications to create meaningful visual reports that improve decision-making and organizational performance.

The course also explores advanced Power BI capabilities including data governance, row-level security, report optimization, Power BI Service, cloud collaboration, automated data refresh, mobile reporting, artificial intelligence visuals, predictive analytics, and integration with Microsoft Fabric and Azure services. Participants will examine best practices for dashboard design, storytelling with data, visualization principles, performance optimization, and enterprise deployment. Practical case studies demonstrate how organizations leverage Power BI to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), improve operational efficiency, support strategic planning, strengthen accountability, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives through modern business intelligence solutions.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will possess the competencies required to design, develop, publish, and manage professional Power BI dashboards and business intelligence reports. They will be able to connect multiple data sources, perform advanced data analysis, automate reporting processes, build interactive dashboards, support executive decision-making, and deliver enterprise analytics solutions using internationally recognized Power BI and business intelligence best practices.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand Power BI architecture and business intelligence concepts.
2. Connect and integrate data from multiple enterprise data sources.
3. Clean, transform, and prepare data using Power Query.
4. Build efficient data models and establish relationships.
5. Create DAX calculations, measures, and calculated columns.
6. Design interactive dashboards and professional reports.
7. Develop KPI dashboards for business performance monitoring.
8. Publish, secure, and share reports using Power BI Service.
9. Optimize dashboard performance and implement governance practices.
10. Apply Power BI best practices for enterprise business intelligence.

Organizational Benefits

Organizations implementing this training will benefit by:

1. Improving executive decision-making through real-time dashboards.
2. Enhancing business intelligence and organizational reporting.
3. Increasing productivity through automated reporting processes.
4. Strengthening performance monitoring using KPI dashboards.
5. Improving operational efficiency with interactive analytics.
6. Supporting digital transformation and data-driven culture.
7. Integrating enterprise data into centralized reporting platforms.
8. Enhancing collaboration through cloud-based business intelligence.
9. Reducing manual reporting time and operational costs.
10. Building internal expertise in Power BI and dashboard development.

Target Participants

• Business Analysts
• Data Analysts
• Business Intelligence Analysts
• Database Administrators
• ICT Professionals
• Financial Analysts
• Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists
• Project Managers
• Operations Managers
• Data Engineers
• Database Developers
• Systems Analysts
• Executives and Decision Makers
• Consultants
• Professionals responsible for business reporting and analytics

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Power BI

• Business intelligence fundamentals
• Power BI architecture
• Power BI Desktop overview
• Data connectivity
• Power BI ecosystem
• Installation and configuration

General Case Study: Implementing Power BI for executive business reporting.

Module 2: Data Import and Power Query

• Data source connections
• Excel integration
• SQL database connectivity
• Data transformation
• Data cleansing
• Query optimization

General Case Study: Preparing sales and financial data for business intelligence reporting.

Module 3: Data Modeling

• Data relationships
• Star schema
• Snowflake schema
• Fact and dimension tables
• Model optimization
• Data normalization

General Case Study: Building an enterprise data model for organizational reporting.

Module 4: DAX Fundamentals

• DAX syntax
• Calculated columns
• Measures
• Time intelligence
• Aggregation functions
• Business calculations

General Case Study: Developing financial performance indicators using DAX.

Module 5: Dashboard Design and Visualization

• Charts and graphs
• KPI dashboards
• Interactive filters
• Drill-down analysis
• Geographic mapping
• Dashboard formatting

General Case Study: Designing executive dashboards for organizational performance monitoring.

Module 6: Advanced Reporting Techniques

• Drill-through reports
• Bookmarks
• Tooltips
• Report navigation
• Dynamic reporting
• Forecasting visuals

General Case Study: Creating advanced management reporting dashboards.

Module 7: Power BI Service and Collaboration

• Report publishing
• Workspace management
• Dashboard sharing
• Cloud collaboration
• Scheduled refresh
• Mobile reporting

General Case Study: Deploying enterprise dashboards using Power BI Service.

Module 8: Security and Governance

• Row-level security
• User permissions
• Data governance
• Compliance management
• Data privacy
• Audit monitoring

General Case Study: Securing enterprise Power BI environments.

Module 9: Power BI Performance Optimization

• Performance Analyzer
• Query optimization
• Efficient data models
• Resource management
• Capacity planning
• Troubleshooting

General Case Study: Optimizing enterprise dashboards for large datasets.

Module 10: Advanced Analytics and AI Features

• AI visuals
• Predictive analytics
• Machine learning integration
• Smart narratives
• Key influencers
• Trend analysis

General Case Study: Applying AI-driven insights to business performance reporting.

Module 11: Enterprise Integration

• Azure integration
• Microsoft Fabric
• Data warehouse connectivity
• SQL Server integration
• API connectivity
• Automation workflows

General Case Study: Integrating Power BI with enterprise information systems.

Module 12: Best Practices and Future Trends

• Dashboard design principles
• Data storytelling
• Enterprise deployment strategies
• Continuous improvement
• Emerging BI technologies
• Future trends in business analytics

General Case Study: Developing an enterprise-wide business intelligence strategy using Power BI.

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 +254712260031.
14. Website: Visit www.fdc-k.org for more information.