Data Analytics and Visualisation Using Power BI Training Course
The Data Analytics and Visualisation Using Power BI Training Course is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in ICT-Information & Communication Technology, ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
This programme equips participants with the practical skills required to collect, transform, analyse and present organizational data using Microsoft Power BI. It focuses on converting raw data from spreadsheets, databases and other business systems into interactive dashboards,...
Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Explain the principles of data analytics and business intelligence.
- Import, clean and transform data from different sources using Power Query.
- Develop data models and establish relationships between datasets.
- Create DAX calculations, measures and calculated columns.
- Design interactive dashboards and reports using appropriate visualizations.
- Publish, share and maintain Power BI reports securely.
- Interpret analytical findings and communicate actionable recommendations.
Course Content
- Concepts, scope and applications of data analytics.
- Business intelligence processes and analytical workflows.
- Descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics.
- Identifying business questions, analytical requirements and KPIs.
- Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service and related components.
- Connecting to Excel, CSV, databases and online data sources.
- Import mode, DirectQuery and data connectivity considerations.
- Data refresh fundamentals and source connection management.
- Data profiling, quality assessment and error identification.
- Cleaning missing values, duplicates and inconsistent records.
- Data types, formatting, merging and appending queries.
- Transformation workflows and reusable data preparation steps.
- Data modelling principles and analytical data structures.
- Fact tables, dimension tables and star-schema design.
- Relationships, cardinality and filter direction.
- Date tables, model validation and relationship troubleshooting.
- DAX syntax, functions and calculation fundamentals.
- Measures, calculated columns and calculated tables.
- Filter context, row context and context transition.
- Time intelligence, growth rates, ratios and cumulative calculations.
- Selecting charts and visuals for different analytical questions.
- Applying visual hierarchy, colour, layout and accessibility principles.
- Designing KPI cards, charts, matrices and geographic visuals.
- Avoiding misleading visualizations and improving analytical clarity.
- Slicers, filters, drill-down and drill-through functionality.
- Tooltips, bookmarks, buttons and report navigation.
- Conditional formatting and dynamic report interactions.
- Report layouts for desktop, mobile and different user groups
- Designing operational, financial and management dashboards.
- Variance analysis, trend analysis and target monitoring.
- Comparative analysis across periods, departments and business units.
- Translating analytical results into management recommendations
- Publishing reports to Power BI Service.
- Workspaces, apps, sharing and collaboration.
- Row-level security and controlled access to data.
- Scheduled refresh, report maintenance and performance considerations.
- Defining a business problem and identifying relevant data.
- Preparing datasets and developing a reliable analytical model.
- Creating an interactive dashboard with measures and visualizations.
- Presenting findings, recommendations and an implementation plan.
Who Should Attend?
- Data analysts and business intelligence officers.
- Finance and accounting professionals.
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting officers.
- Human resource and operations managers.
- Sales, marketing and customer experience analysts.
- ICT professionals and database administrators.
- Research officers and management consultants.
- Managers responsible for organizational performance reporting.
Training Methodology
- Instructor-led demonstrations and presentations.
- Guided Power BI laboratory sessions.
- Data cleaning and transformation exercises.
- Dashboard design and visualization workshops.
- Business case studies using organizational datasets.
- Individual reporting assignments.
- Group presentations and practical competency assessments.
Is this course for you?
Level: Intermediate
Problems this course solves
- Manual and time-consuming reporting: Automates recurring reporting processes and reduces dependence on manually prepared spreadsheets.
- Fragmented organizational data: Integrates data from multiple sources into coherent analytical models.
- Poor performance visibility: Develops interactive dashboards for monitoring targets, trends and key performance indicators.
- Weak evidence-based decision-making: Improves the interpretation and communication of business data for management action.
What's Included
Certification
Certificate in Data Analytics and Visualisation Using Power BI
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Data Analytics and Visualisation Using Power BI Training Course training?
The Data Analytics and Visualisation Using Power BI Training Course runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Data Analytics and Visualisation Using Power BI Training Course delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Nairobi, Mombasa, Kigali, Dubai), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Data Analytics and Visualisation Using Power BI Training Course cost?
The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.
When is the next Data Analytics and Visualisation Using Power BI Training Course training?
A session is running now, from 2 November 2026 to 6 November 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The next one runs from 9 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.
Do I get a certificate after completing the Data Analytics and Visualisation Using Power BI Training Course?
Yes. Participants who complete the Data Analytics and Visualisation Using Power BI Training Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Data Analytics and Visualisation Using Power BI Training Course?
Key learning outcomes include: Explain the principles of data analytics and business intelligence; Import, clean and transform data from different sources using Power Query; Develop data models and establish relationships between datasets; Create DAX calculations, measures and calculated columns; Design interactive dashboards and reports using appropriate visualizations.
