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What you’ll learn
A practical introduction to Power BI Desktop, from first principles to your first dashboard.
Foundations
- A history of Microsoft’s BI development
- Understanding of BI terminology & architecture
- Microsoft’s Power Tools ecosystem
Licensing & setup
- Licensing & sharing implications
- Comparison between Excel & Power BI Desktop
Data modelling
- Introduction to data modelling
- Date and time-based analysis using calendars
Power Query
- The importance of Power Query
- An overview of Power Query
Building your first dashboard
- A working knowledge of Power BI Desktop
- Producing your first report and dashboard
Security
- Details on the various security mechanisms available
Please note: a basic knowledge of Microsoft Power BI is required, and a working understanding of Microsoft 365 is recommended. Power BI requires a separate licence (at least Power BI Pro) in addition to Microsoft 365 to complete the exercises on your own computer. A stable internet connection is required; a second display is beneficial but not essential.
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| Glasgow | 3rd Floor, Tontine House, 8 Gordon St, Glasgow G1 3PL | 22/10/2026 | 09:30 | Reserve my seat |
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