Power BI Essentials Training in Dubai
What You Will Learn
Connect & Clean Data
Import from Excel, CSV, databases and the web, then shape and clean it with Power Query so your reports stay accurate and refreshable.
Build a Data Model
Understand tables, relationships and the star schema so your numbers are correct and your reports run fast.
Your First DAX Measures
Write clear, reusable DAX measures for totals, averages and percentages — the foundation of every Power BI report.
Interactive Dashboards
Choose the right visuals, add slicers and filters, and design clean dashboards that answer real business questions.
Publish & Share
Publish to the Power BI Service, share securely with colleagues, and set up scheduled refresh so data stays current.
Best Practices
Learn the naming, layout and modelling habits that keep reports maintainable as your needs grow.
What You Will Be Able to Do
- Connect Power BI to Excel, CSV files and databases
- Clean and transform messy data with Power Query
- Build a simple, correct data model with relationships
- Write basic DAX measures for KPIs and calculations
- Design a clear, interactive dashboard from scratch
- Add slicers, filters and drill-downs for self-service analysis
- Publish to the Power BI Service and share reports securely
- Schedule automatic data refresh so reports stay up to date
Course Curriculum
1. Getting Started with Power BI
Power BI Desktop, Service and mobile explained — how the pieces fit together and how to set up your workspace.
2. Connecting to Your Data
Import from Excel, CSV, folders, SQL databases and the web, and combine multiple sources into one report.
3. Transforming Data with Power Query
Clean, split, merge and reshape data with the Power Query Editor so every refresh is reliable.
4. Data Modelling Basics
Build relationships, understand the star schema, and avoid the common mistakes that break totals.
5. Introduction to DAX
Calculated columns vs measures, and your first measures for sums, averages, counts and percentages.
6. Building Visuals & Dashboards
Bar, line, card, table and map visuals — when to use each and how to format them cleanly.
7. Interactivity & Filters
Slicers, filters, cross-highlighting and drill-through for true self-service reporting.
8. Publishing, Sharing & Refresh
Publish to the Power BI Service, share with your team, and schedule automatic refresh.
Is This Course For You?
Who Should Attend
- Finance professionals, accountants and analysts new to Power BI
- Excel users who want to move to automated, interactive reporting
- Managers who want to build and read their own dashboards
- Teams in Dubai and the UAE standardising on Power BI
- Anyone who has never opened Power BI and wants a solid start
Prerequisites
- Comfortable working with Excel (formulas, tables)
- No prior Power BI experience required
- A laptop with Power BI Desktop installed (we help you set it up)
- Optional: a sample of your own data to work with
How the Training Is Delivered
- Instructor-led, live sessions — online or on-site in Dubai
- Hands-on throughout — you build reports as you learn
- Option to train on your own company data for maximum relevance
- Small groups or private team training
- Follow-up support to help you apply it back at work
Power BI Essentials — FAQ
Do I need any coding or Power BI experience?
No. Power BI Essentials is designed for complete beginners. If you can work with Excel, you are ready to start.
Is the training hands-on?
Yes — you build reports throughout the course. Where possible we use your own data so what you learn applies directly to your work.
Is it delivered online or in person?
Both. We deliver instructor-led sessions online across the UAE, or on-site in Dubai for teams that prefer in-person training.
Can the course be customised for my team?
Yes. We regularly tailor the agenda, examples and datasets to finance, operations or other functions so the training fits your reporting needs.
What do I need to attend?
A laptop with Power BI Desktop (free). We help you install and configure everything at the start if needed.
What comes after Essentials?
Most learners move on to our Power BI DAX training and the Power BI Report Design Masterclass to deepen calculations and dashboard design.