Advanced Power BI: Data Modeling, DAX, and Enhanced Analytics Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at business analysts, data analysts, and developers who wish to leverage the advanced features and tools in Power BI to perform complex data analysis and create interactive visual reports.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Power BI and its essential components.
• Understand and explore the advanced features, components, and tools available in Power BI.
• Gain valuable insights into advanced data analysis and strategic planning.
• Apply advanced data modelling techniques.
• Learn how to implement advanced formulas and calculations using DAX.
• Discover tips and tricks for effective data handling, visualisation, and presentation.
• Create interactive reports and dashboards to enable collaboration within Power BI.
• Learn about and explore embedded analytics capabilities in Power BI.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for technical professionals who wish to gain a practical understanding of the cloud solutions available, the data analysis processes required to work with cloud-based data, and the hands-on experience needed to apply tools such as Power BI for data analysis.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Power BI.
• Evaluate the various data solutions provided by cloud platforms such as Azure.
• Understand the different structures, modelling approaches, and data warehouse designs used to store, manage, and access Big Data.
• Apply tools and techniques to clean data in preparation for analysis.
• Build reporting and analytics solutions using both on-premise and cloud-based data.
• Integrate data analytics solutions with a data warehouse.
• Mitigate data security risks and ensure data privacy.

Power BI is a powerful business intelligence and data visualisation tool that enables users to connect, transform, and visualise data from multiple sources.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level users who wish to learn how to conduct data analysis and create interactive dashboards using Power BI.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand key concepts of data analysis and data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare, clean, and transform data using Power Query.
• Create visually appealing dashboards and interactive reports.
• Publish and share dashboards securely with stakeholders.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on practice with Power BI using sample data sets.
• Guided exercises and live demonstrations.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level professionals who wish to clean and analyse data, make statistical projections, and create insightful visualisations using these tools.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basics of Python, R, Power Query, and Power BI for data analysis.
• Clean and organise datasets using Python and Power Query.
• Perform statistical analysis and projections with R.
• Create professional dashboards and reports with Power BI.
• Integrate and analyse data from multiple sources effectively.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for data analysts who wish to learn techniques for preparing data in Excel and then visualising it in Power BI.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles, objectives, and approaches of data analysis.
• Use DAX formulas in Power BI for complex calculations.
• Create and utilise visualisations and charts for specific analysis scenarios.
• Import data using Power View to transition from Excel-based Power BI to a standalone Power BI environment.

Learn how to Get & Transform Data to Prepare Interactive Dashboards

Power BI is one of the most popular data visualisation tools and a key business intelligence platform. It is a collection of data connectors, applications, and software services used to retrieve data from various sources, transform it, and produce insightful, visually appealing reports.

Power BI also enables you to publish these reports across your organisation, allowing access via mobile devices, tablets, and more. In this Power BI tutorial, we will guide you through a step-by-step approach to connect to multiple data sources, perform data transformations, and create reports featuring charts, tables, matrices, maps, and other visual elements.

Power BI is a leading business intelligence platform that enables financial professionals to transform complex datasets into actionable financial insights. The PL-300 certification validates one's ability to prepare, model, visualise, and analyse data using Power BI tools.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level financial analysts who wish to strengthen their Power BI skills while preparing for the Microsoft PL-300 Data Analyst Associate exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Prepare and transform financial data for analysis using Power Query.
• Design optimised financial data models aligned with PL-300 requirements.
• Create financial dashboards with KPIs, ratios, and variance analysis.
• Apply exam-relevant concepts and best practices for certification success.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and certification-oriented discussions.
• Hands-on labs using financial datasets and case studies.
• Exam-focused exercises and simulation practice questions.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft Power BI transforms your organisation's data into rich visuals that foster new ways of thinking about and organising your data, enabling you to focus on what truly matters to achieving your goals. This course covers both Power BI Online and Power BI Desktop.

Audience:

This course is designed for Business Managers, Report Developers, Analysts, Project Managers, and Team Leads.

At Course Completion

Upon completing this course, participants will have a foundational understanding of the topics below, along with the ability to apply and implement the concepts learned.

• Power BI
• Power BI Desktop
• Working with CSV, TXT, and Excel Worksheets
• Connecting to Databases
• Merging, Grouping, Summarising, and Calculating Data
• Reporting
• Power BI Online

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level data professionals and business analysts who wish to effectively use Power BI for data analysis and visualisation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Power BI's architecture and its core components.
• Connect to various data sources and perform data transformations.
• Create effective visualisations and interactive dashboards.
• Implement row-level security and manage data access.

Power BI and Power Apps are key components of the Microsoft Power Platform that enable users to visualise data, automate workflows, and develop low-code applications. This course provides a practical introduction to building interactive dashboards and custom apps for business processes, connecting data across systems, and improving operational efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level business and IT professionals who wish to use Power BI and Power Apps to analyse data, automate workflows, and build business solutions without extensive coding.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Connect, clean, and transform data using Power BI.
• Create interactive dashboards and reports for business insights.
• Design and publish custom apps using Power Apps.
• Automate repetitive workflows using Power Automate integration.
• Share and manage solutions securely within the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on exercises and data modelling practice.
• Project-based learning with guided app and dashboard creation.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for data professionals at beginner to intermediate levels who wish to create compelling data visualisations and dashboards using Power BI.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Import and transform data from a variety of sources.
• Develop and optimise data models.
• Create visually engaging and interactive reports and dashboards.
• Apply best practices in data visualisation and dashboard design.
• Leverage advanced Power BI features for in-depth data analysis.

Power BI is a business analytics tool used to transform data into interactive visualisations and insightful dashboards.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is designed for users ranging from beginner to advanced levels who wish to build, visualise, and share analytical reports using Power BI.

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be capable of:

• Designing data-driven dashboards and reports with Power BI.
• Transforming raw data into meaningful visual insights.
• Applying advanced data modelling and DAX functions.
• Sharing, publishing, and managing reports within their organisation.

Format of the Course

• Instructor-led presentations and interactive discussions.
• Extensive hands-on exercises and applied data scenarios.
• Practical implementation using real datasets in a live environment.

Course Customisation Options

• For tailored training aligned with your organisational needs, please contact us to arrange.

Power BI is a powerful business analytics tool used for visualising financial and operational data.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level finance and HR professionals who wish to use Power BI to analyse and visualise cash flow and payroll data effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Connect Power BI to financial and payroll data sources.
• Create dashboards to track cash inflows and outflows.
• Build interactive payroll reports with key HR and cost metrics.
• Model time-based data to evaluate trends and variances.
• Automate and share finance reports across the organisation.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Hands-on lab exercises with sample payroll and cash flow datasets
• Practical projects for report creation and automation

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Power BI is a powerful data visualisation and analytics tool that helps organisations transform complex financial and HR data into actionable insights. This course focuses on using Power BI for analysing cash flow, payroll performance, and related financial operations.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level financial and HR professionals who wish to use Power BI for in-depth cash flow tracking, payroll trend analysis, and workforce cost reporting.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design Power BI reports for monitoring cash inflows and outflows.
• Build payroll dashboards integrating cost centres and departments.
• Apply DAX formulas to calculate labour costs, net cash flow, and projections.
• Visualise financial performance trends for decision-making.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and guided discussion.
• Hands-on data analysis and dashboard creation using Power BI.
• Practical exercises with real-world financial and HR scenarios.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft Power BI is a complimentary Software as a Service (SaaS) suite designed for data analysis and insight sharing. Power BI dashboards offer a comprehensive 360-degree view of critical metrics, updated in real time and accessible across all devices.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is tailored for business managers, business analysts, data analysts, report developers, and team leads keen on crafting effective Power BI dashboards.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design aesthetically pleasing and efficient dashboards adhering to best practices.
• Select appropriate chart types based on the nature of the data being displayed.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical application.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.