Microsoft’s PowerBI is one of the most popular data visualisation tools. Sign up today to learn how to use it to create your own dynamic reports and interactive dashboards to enhance your workflow!
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This course provides a detailed introduction into some of the key features of Power BI. You will learn how to import and transform data and create and share dynamic reports and interactive dashboards. You will also have the opportunity to complete your own project.
Please note that Microsoft Power BI Desktop works on Windows operating system only and it’s currently not supported on Mac OS.
Participants who will attend the full course will receive a City Lit certificate of attendance electronically for their CV or CPD records. The certificate will show your name, course title and dates of the course you have attended.
What will we cover?
Importing data from various courses, including excel files and the Web
Transforming data using Power Query in Power BI
Creating dynamic reports
Building and modifying interactive dashboards
Connecting to real-time data sources to observe live metrics
Sharing reports and dashboards
Hands on projects to create your own reports and dashboards in Power BI
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
By the end of this course you should be able to use Power BI to:
Import data
Transform data
Create reports
Build dashboards
Connect to and analyse real-time data sources
Share reports and dashboards
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is aimed at beginners. Prior experience in using Excel would be useful, but not compulsory.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will contain demonstrations of the key features of Power BI, which students will follow. Students will then complete a hands-on project to create their own reports and dashboards using Power BI. There will be no work outside of class.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no other costs and computers with all of the required installations will be provided. You are encouraged to bring a pen and paper to take notes.You may choose to bring your own laptop if you prefer.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area.Please click here to view our Microsoft 365 courses.
Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.
Ergi Mira is a London-based software engineer and tutor specialising in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data-driven systems. He holds a BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering from the University of Greenwich, graduating with First-Class Honours and receiving the Best Project Award for his work on embedded real-time AI systems. Ergi’s background combines academic research with industry practice. He has worked as a Software Consultant and IT Service Desk Analyst, developing intelligent software across automation, IoT, and data analytics. His projects include FastAPI/React applications, network-monitoring agents, and AI-driven predictive systems deployed on the edge using Raspberry Pi and Hailo accelerators. At City Lit, Ergi focuses on applying AI in real-world contexts such as healthcare, sustainability, and creative technology. He teaches courses in Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Python for Automation, and Data Analysis, blending live coding, guided labs, and project-based learning to help students transform theory into practical, impactful applications.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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