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Business Intelligence with Power BI

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Analysts, IT and finance professionals learn to build Power BI reports and dashboards during this five-day course. Delegates connect to sources and prepare data in Power Query before developing models and DAX expressions. Practical exercises cover interactive visualisations and secure publishing to Power BI Service.

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Public courses in our cities

  • 19–23 Oct 2026Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 19–23 Oct 2026Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 2–6 Nov 2026Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 16–20 Nov 2026Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 7–11 Dec 2026Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 21–25 Dec 2026Paris£3,600 + VAT
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  • 4–8 Jan 2027Singapore£4,200 + VAT
  • 18–22 Jan 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 1–5 Feb 2027Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 15–19 Feb 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 1–5 Mar 2027Casablanca£2,280 + VAT
  • 15–19 Mar 2027Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 5–9 Apr 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 19–23 Apr 2027Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 3–7 May 2027Amman£3,400 + VAT
  • 17–21 May 2027Paris£3,600 + VAT
  • 7–11 Jun 2027Madrid£3,400 + VAT
  • 21–25 Jun 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 5–9 Jul 2027Berlin£3,400 + VAT
  • 19–23 Jul 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 2–6 Aug 2027Milan£3,400 + VAT
  • 16–20 Aug 2027Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 6–10 Sep 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 20–24 Sep 2027Malaga£3,080 + VAT
  • 4–8 Oct 2027Sarajevo£3,400 + VAT
  • 18–22 Oct 2027Paris£3,600 + VAT
  • 1–5 Nov 2027Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 15–19 Nov 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 6–10 Dec 2027Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 20–24 Dec 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options

Online (live)

With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

Business intelligence (BI) informs decisions through the analysis and presentation of data. Reporting starts with the source. Power BI provides tools for connecting to information and shaping it for analysis; delegates then build models and interactive visuals to communicate findings during five days of study.

The course opens with business intelligence concepts and the Power BI interface, then moves into Power Query for data transformation, covering ETL functions, cleaning techniques and restructuring methods. Day three addresses data modelling and DAX, the expression language delegates use to write measures and calculated columns. The final two days focus on visualisation design and the Power BI Service, where delegates publish and share their work, manage user permissions, and apply row-level security.

Exercises use sample datasets for data preparation and dashboard design. The publishing session covers sharing a report with stakeholders, alongside scheduling refreshes, governance and mobile access.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Explain core business intelligence concepts and data-driven decision-making
  2. Use the Power BI interface to transform data and create visualisations
  3. Import and clean data from multiple sources in preparation for analysis
  4. Build interactive dashboards and reports that communicate data clearly
  5. Apply DAX functions to develop analytical measures within Power BI
  6. Share work and collaborate using Power BI Service and Power BI Mobile
  7. Implement data security and governance controls within Power BI

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Business analysts, data analysts and data scientists seeking stronger BI tool skills
  • Professionals from any industry who work with data and need to improve reporting
  • Decision-makers who want to build data-driven strategies
  • IT and finance staff responsible for reports and dashboards
  • People developing data visualisation and storytelling skills in Power BI

Training methodology

  • Sessions combine lecture-led instruction with group discussion of each topic.
  • Hands-on exercises run throughout each day, applying the techniques to sample datasets.

Daily agenda

  1. Day 1

    Introduction to Business Intelligence and Power BI Fundamentals

    • Overview of business intelligence and its role in decision-making
    • Power BI components: Power BI Desktop, Service and Mobile
    • Interface navigation basics
    • Connecting to data sources: Excel, SQL Server, web and others
    • Data import techniques and data types
    • Setting up Power BI Desktop and importing sample datasets
  2. Day 2

    Data Transformation and Preparation Using Power Query

    • Introduction to Power Query and ETL functions
    • Data cleaning: handling missing data, removing duplicates, filtering
    • Data transformation: merging, appending, pivoting and unpivoting
    • Creating calculated columns and tables
    • Transforming raw data into a structured format using Power Query
  3. Day 3

    Data Modelling and DAX Basics

    • Data modelling and relationships in BI
    • Creating and managing relationships in Power BI
    • Introduction to DAX and its functions
    • Calculated columns versus measures
    • Essential DAX functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, CALCULATE and FILTER
    • Building hierarchies and time intelligence
    • Developing a data model and applying basic DAX expressions
  4. Day 4

    Visualising Data with Power BI

    • Choosing the right visual: tables, charts, maps and gauges
    • Customising visuals and formatting for clear reporting
    • Interactive features: slicers, filters and drill-through
    • Creating dashboards with KPI indicators and scorecards
    • Best practices for effective report design
    • Building a fully interactive dashboard using sample data
  5. Day 5

    Publishing, Sharing and Power BI Service

    • Publishing reports to Power BI Service and setting up workspaces
    • Managing user roles and permissions
    • Datasets, reports and dashboards in the cloud
    • Power BI Mobile for on-the-go report access
    • Collaboration and sharing: dashboards, embedding and export
    • Data security and governance: row-level security, refresh and scheduling
    • Publishing a report and sharing it with stakeholders

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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Key booking terms (read before you register)
  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

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