Build foundational business intelligence and reporting skills using Microsoft Power BI through hands-on learning, guided exercises, and real-world dashboard development scenarios.
Learn Power BI fundamentals and reporting workflows
Transform and model data for business insights
Create interactive dashboards and visual reports
Apply DAX and data modeling techniques effectively
Beginner-friendly - no prior Power BI experience required
Beginners seeking a structured introduction to business intelligence and reporting
Excel users transitioning into modern data visualization and dashboard tools
Aspiring data analysts building foundational Power BI skills
Business professionals creating reports and interactive dashboards
Students and career changers pursuing opportunities in data analytics and reporting
Professionals improving data-driven decision-making and visualization skills
Power BI for Beginners is a practical, beginner-friendly program focused on building foundational business intelligence, data modeling, and reporting skills using Microsoft Power BI. Learners work with Power Query, DAX calculations, dashboards, visualizations, and interactive reports while exploring real-world business analysis and reporting scenarios. By the end of the course, learners develop practical Power BI skills needed to transform data into meaningful business insights and interactive dashboards.
Learn Microsoft Power BI for business reporting and dashboard development
Transform and clean datasets using Power Query workflows
Build interactive dashboards and business-focused visualizations
Apply DAX calculations and data modeling techniques
Publish and share reports using Power BI Service
Complete a real-world Power BI dashboard project
Delivered using OCA’s Skill Sprint™ Method with hands-on practice, real-world exercises, and instructor-led feedback.
The following basic skills are recommended to maximize learning outcomes:
Comfort using a computer and navigating software applications
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel (helpful but not required)
Basic understanding of data concepts including rows, columns, and tables
Interest in business reporting, analytics, and dashboard visualization
Willingness to learn Power BI through hands-on exercises
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand business intelligence concepts and how Power BI supports data-driven decision-making
Connect Power BI to multiple data sources and manage datasets effectively
Transform and prepare datasets using Power Query workflows
Build data models with relationships and structured analytical workflows
Apply DAX calculations and business logic within Power BI
Create interactive dashboards, charts, tables, and business visualizations
Publish and share reports using Power BI Service
Complete a real-world Power BI dashboard implementation project
After completing the course, learners will be better prepared for positions such as:
Data Analyst
Reporting Analyst
Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
Dashboard Developer
Data Visualization Specialist
Business Reporting Associate
Analytics Support Specialist
This course follows our proprietary OCA Skill Sprint Method — a structured approach focused on clear goals, hands-on practice, real-world application, and measurable performance.
Organizations increasingly rely on business intelligence dashboards and visual reporting tools to monitor performance, analyze trends, and support data-driven decision-making. Microsoft Power BI is one of the most widely adopted business intelligence platforms used across industries for reporting, dashboard development, and analytics. This course helps learners build practical Power BI reporting and visualization skills aligned with modern business intelligence and analytics workflows.
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